Center for Disabilities and Development

100 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242

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100 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242

41.6614922, -91.5520225

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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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Autism
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Patient Stories

Cascade teen is Kid Captain for third Hawkeye football game
September 14, 2026
Beau Harvey received a heart transplant at Stead Family Children’s Hospital
Kid Captain Beau Harvey
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
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UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital ranked No. 1 in Iowa in 2026-27 ‘US News & World Report’ rankings
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Sawyer Conrad, 5, plays with his parents Rachel and Hubert Conrad at UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Sawyer is seen through the multi specialty spasticity clinic for children, and was treated through a selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR).

Educational Resources

Behavior Basics: When to Worry, What to Do
Mindfulness and Relaxation Videos
Safety Planning Strategies
Bullying
Safety Planning
Coping as a Caregiver
Suicidal Adolescent Family Empowerment (SAFE) Program
Resource handbook for NICU families
Helpful resources before your child’s appointment
Professional specialties at the Center for Disabilities and Development
Frequently Asked Questions: Autism Center

Awards and Recognition

A national leader in sleep apnea care
UI Health Care is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) for its commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
U.S. News & World Report - Neonatology
In 2025-26 our Neonatology program was ranked 19th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Iowa’s Only Nationally Ranked Neonatology Program and Level 4 NICU.
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Designated a Level IV NICU by the AAP
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has designated the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Stead Family Children’s Hospital a Level IV NICU, which means we offer the highest level of medical care for premature and sick babies. Level IV NICUs provide the best overall health outcomes, expertise, resources and standards for care in a family-centered environment.
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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