Center for Disabilities and Development

100 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
United States

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The University of Iowa's Center for Disabilities and Development works with people with disabilities, their family members, providers, state and local agencies, and others every day. Our goal is to improve the health and community participation of people with disabilities.

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Patient Stories

Urbandale 7th grader pays it forward after battling brain cancer
November 10, 2025
Blake Bonta came to Stead Family Children’s Hospital after his local hospital discovered a mass in the back of his brain
Kid Captain Blake Bonta
Wapello Kid Captain’s bones spontaneously fracture from ultra-rare disease
November 3, 2025
A high five once broke her arm. Now, Kid Captain Harper Atkinson finds strength and support at Stead Family Children’s Hospital.   
Kid Captain Harper Atkinson
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Awards and Recognition

U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health
In 2025-26 our Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health program was ranked top 50 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
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U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health
In 2025-26 our Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health program was ranked top 50 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
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U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health
In 2025-26 our Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health program was ranked top 50 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
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Providers at this location

Jacqueline Klossing, PhD portrait

Jacqueline
Klossing
PhD

  • Behavioral Health
  • Center for Disabilities and Development
Allison M. Momany, PhD portrait

Allison M.
Momany
PhD

  • Behavioral Health
  • Department of Pediatrics
Matthew O'Brien, PhD, BCBA-D portrait

Matthew
O'Brien
PhD, BCBA-D

  • Behavioral Health
  • Center for Disabilities and Development
4.76 out of 5 (80 ratings)
Jillian R. Reiher, PhD portrait

Jillian R.
Reiher
PhD

  • Behavioral Health
  • Center for Disabilities and Development
4.77 out of 5 (66 ratings)
Mark Thomas, PhD portrait

Mark
Thomas
PhD

  • Center for Disabilities and Development
  • Behavioral Health
MG

Matt
Geneser
DDS

Michael Kanellis, DDS portrait

Michael
Kanellis
DDS

  • Dentistry
KL

Kecia
Leary
DDS, MS

  • Dentistry
AL

Amy
Lesch
DDS, MS

  • Dentistry
Tad Mabry, DDS portrait

Tad
Mabry
DDS

  • Dentistry
Deborah C. Lin-Dyken, MD portrait

Deborah C.
Lin-Dyken
MD

  • Center for Disabilities and Development
  • Behavioral Health
4.49 out of 5 (390 ratings)
Fernanda Marques, MD, PhD portrait

Fernanda
Marques
MD, PhD

  • Behavioral Health
  • Center for Disabilities and Development
  • Department of Pediatrics
Dianne McBrien, MD portrait

Dianne
McBrien
MD

  • Center for Disabilities and Development
  • Behavioral Health
4.51 out of 5 (303 ratings)
Lane Strathearn, MBBS, PhD, FRACP portrait

Lane
Strathearn
MBBS, PhD, FRACP

  • Behavioral Health
  • Center for Disabilities and Development
4.33 out of 5 (65 ratings)
Emily M. Andrews, MA, CCC-A portrait

Emily M.
Andrews
MA, CCC-A

  • Center for Disabilities and Development
  • Behavioral Health
Kathleen Vonderhaar, MD portrait

Kathleen
Vonderhaar
MD

  • Center for Disabilities and Development
  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
  • Behavioral Health
4.58 out of 5 (87 ratings)
Jonathan Ita, PT, DPT portrait

Jonathan
Ita
PT, DPT

  • Center for Disabilities and Development
Sarah Iverson, PT, DPT portrait

Sarah
Iverson
PT, DPT

  • Behavioral Health
  • Center for Disabilities and Development
Katie Laubscher, PT, DPT, PCS portrait

Katie
Laubscher
PT, DPT, PCS

  • Behavioral Health
  • Center for Disabilities and Development
Shelley Mockler, PT, DSc, PCS, ATP portrait

Shelley
Mockler
PT, DSc, PCS, ATP

  • Behavioral Health
  • Center for Disabilities and Development
Caitlyn Schug, PT, DPT portrait

Caitlyn
Schug
PT, DPT

  • Center for Disabilities and Development
  • Behavioral Health
Laura Fisher, MA, CCC-SLP portrait

Laura
Fisher
MA, CCC-SLP

  • Behavioral Health
  • Center for Disabilities and Development
Pena Lubrica, MA, CCC-SLP portrait

Pena
Lubrica
MA, CCC-SLP

  • Behavioral Health
  • Center for Disabilities and Development
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Anne L.
Schlabaugh
MA, CCC-SLP

  • Behavioral Health
  • Center for Disabilities and Development
Morgan Schuchard, MA, CCC-SLP portrait

Morgan
Schuchard
MA, CCC-SLP

  • Behavioral Health
  • Center for Disabilities and Development
Audrey Wood, MA, CCC-SLP portrait

Audrey
Wood
MA, CCC-SLP

  • Behavioral Health
  • Center for Disabilities and Development
Kristine Bonnett, ARNP portrait

Kristine
Bonnett
ARNP

  • Center for Disabilities and Development
  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Behavioral Health
4.80 out of 5 (362 ratings)
Vanessa Kimm, ARNP portrait

Vanessa
Kimm
ARNP

  • Behavioral Health
  • Center for Disabilities and Development
Carson Lauf, MS, OTR/L portrait

Carson
Lauf
MS, OTR/L

  • Center for Disabilities and Development
  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Behavioral Health
Tiffany Reaves, MA, OTR/L portrait

Tiffany
Reaves
MA, OTR/L

  • Behavioral Health
  • Center for Disabilities and Development
  • Department of Pediatrics
Riley Hall, PA-C portrait

Riley
Hall
PA-C

  • Behavioral Health
  • Center for Disabilities and Development
  • Department of Pediatrics
SH

Shelby
Hert
LMSW

  • Behavioral Health
  • Center for Disabilities and Development
Nadin Mustafa, LMSW portrait

Nadin
Mustafa
LMSW

Sally M. Rieck, LISW portrait

Sally M.
Rieck
LISW

  • Behavioral Health
  • Center for Disabilities and Development
Morgan Richenberger, COTA/L portrait

Morgan
Richenberger
COTA/L

  • Center for Disabilities and Development

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