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Stefan C. Dombrowski, Ph.D.

Professor and Coordinator, School Psychology Program

Ph.D. University of Georgia – 2000
M.Ed. University of Georgia – 1998
M.B.A.  University of Connecticut – 1993
B.B.A.  College of William and Mary – 1991

Selected Publications

  • Martin, R. P., & Dombrowski, S. C. (January 2008—In production).  Prenatal Exposures: Psychological, Behavioral, and Educational Consequences for Children.  Springer Science. 450 pages.
  • Dombrowski, S.C., & Martin, R. P. (Guest Editors, School Psychology Quarterly, 2007). Pre- and Perinatal Exposures in later psychological, behavioral, and cognitive disability.
  • Dombrowski, S. C., Noonan, K., & Martin, R. P. (2007) Birth weight and psychoeducational outcomes:  Investigation of an urban poor African-American birth cohort. School Psychology Quarterly, 22(1), 26-43.
  • Polizzi, N., Martin, R.P. & Dombrowski, S. C. (2007). Season of Birth of Students Receiving Special Education Services Under a Diagnosis of  Emotional and Behavioral Disorder. School Psychology Quarterly, 22(1), 44-57.
  • Dombrowski, S. C. & Martin, R. P. (2007). Pre and perinatal exposures in later psychological, behavioral, and cognitive disabilitiy.  School Psychology Quarterly, 22(1), 1-7.
  • Dombrowski, S. C., Gischlar, K., Durst, T. (2007). Safeguarding youth from cyber pornography and cyber sexual predation: A major dilemma of the Internet. Child Abuse Review,  16(3), 153-170.
  • Dombrowski, S. C., Gischlar, K., & Clinton, A.  (2007). Mandated child abuse reporting in a multicultural environment.  Directions in Mental Health Counseling, 17, 31-39.
  • Dombrowski, S. C., Ambrose, D. A., & Clinton, A. (2007). Dogmatic insularity in learning disabilities diagnosis and the critical need for a philosophical analysis. International Journal of Special Education, 22(1). 3-10.
  • Power, T. J., Dombrowski, S. C., Mautone, J., Watkins, M. (2007). Assessing Children's Homework Performance: Development of a Multi-Dimensional, Multi-Informant Rating System. Journal of School Psychology, 45(3), 333-348.
  • Dombrowski, S. C., Timmer, S. M. & Zebel, N. (In press). Parent Child Attunement Therapy: A behavioral parent training program for toddlers. In C. E. Shaefer (Ed), Play therapy for young children.
  • Kamphuas, R. W., Brugermman, A.W., Dombrowski, S. C. (In press). A Low Achievement Definition of  Learning Disabilities: Current Status and a Research Agenda. Professional Psychology: Research & Practice
  • DiStefano, C. & Dombrowski, S. C. (2006). Investigating the theoretical structure of the Stanford-Binet, Fifth Edition.  Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 24, 123-136.
  • Martin, R. P., Dombrowski, S. C., Mullis, C., & Huttunen, M. O. (2006). Maternal smoking during pregnancy: Association with temperament, behavioral, and academics. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 31(5), 490-500.
  • Dombrowski, S. C., Kamphaus, R. W., et al. (2006).  The Solomon Effect in learning disabilities diagnosis: Have we not yet learned from history.  School Psychology Quarterly, 21(3). 359-373.
    Dombrowski, S. C. & Gischlar, K.  (2006). Toward the establishment of a school district policy on child maltreatment.  Education,  127(2), 234-243.
  • Dombrowski, S. C., Timmer, S. G., Blacker, D., & Urquiza, A. J. (2005). A positive behavioral intervention model for toddlers: Parent-child Attunement Therapy (PCAT). Child Abuse Review, 14, 132-151.  
  • Dombrowski, S. C., Martin, R. P., & Huttunen, M. O.  (2005). Gestational Smoking imperils the long term mental and physical health of offspring. Birth Defects Research Part (A): Clinical and Molecular Teratology, 73, 170-176. 
  • Dombrowski, S. C., & Gischlar, K.  (2005). Keeping children safe from online sexual victimization.  NASP Communiqué, 34(2), 16-18.
  • Gishlar, K. & Dombrowski, S.C. (2005). Book review: Child abuse & culture. NASP Communique, 34(2), 18. 
  • Dombrowski, S. C., & Gischlar, K (2005).  Keeping children safe on the Internet: Guidelines for parents.  NASP Communiqué, 34(2), 22.
  • Dombrowski, S. C., DiStefano, C., & Noonan, K. (2004).  Review of the Stanford-Binet, Fifth Edition. NASP Communiqué, 33(1), 12-15.
  • Dombrowski, S. C., & Noonan, K. (2004) Review of the WISC-IV. NASP Communiqué, 33(2), 35-38.
  • Dombrowski, S. C.  (2004). Book review: Educators’ Handbook of Effective Testing.  NASP Communiqué, 33(3), 39.
  • Dombrowski, S.C., LeMasney, J.W., Ahia, C.E., & Dickson, S.A. (2004).  Protecting children from online sexual predators: Technological, legal, and psychoeducational considerations.  Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 35(1), 65-73. 
  • Dombrowski, S.C. (2004).  To WISC-III or not to WISC-III, that is the question: A rejoinder to Thomas Oakland. NASP Communique, 32(3), 15-16.
  • Dombrowski, S.C., Kamphaus, R.W., & Reynolds, C.R. (2004).  After the demise of the discrepancy: Proposed approach to learning disabilities classification.  Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 35(4), 364-372. 
  • Dombrowski, S.C. (2003).  Prenatal physical development.  In N.A. Piotrowski (Ed.)., Magills’s Encyclopedia of Social Science: Psychology.  (pp. 1177-1183). Salem Press: Pasadena, CA. 
  • Dombrowski, S. C. (2003).  Birth: Effects of development.  In N. A. Piotrowski (Ed.)., Magill’s Encyclopedia of Social Science: Psychology.  (pp. 255-260).  Salem Press: Pasadena, CA.
  • Dombrowski, S.C., Martin, R.P., & Huttunen, M.O. (2003).  Association between maternal fever and psychological/behavioral outcomes: An hypothesis.  Birth Defects Research A: Clinical and Molecular Teratology, 67(11), 905-910. 
  • Dombroski, S.C. (2003).  Norm-referenced vs. Curriculum-based assessment: A balanced perspective.  NASP Communique, 31(7), 16-21. 
  • Dombrowski, S.C, Ahia, C.E., & McQuillan, K. (2003).  Protecting children through mandated child abuse reporting.  The Educational Forum, 67(2), 76-85.  
  • Dombrowski, S.C. (2003).  Mandated reporting for mental health professionals: An overview.  Directions in Mental Health Counseling, 14, 71-80.  
  • Dombrowski, S.C. (2003).  Ethical standards and best practices in using newly revised IQ tests.  NASP Communique, 32(1), 12-13.  
  • Dombrowski, S.C., & Dickson, S.A. (2003).  To report or not report.  American Psychological Association Monitor on Psychology, 34(7), 4. 

Selected Presentations

  • Brugerman, A. W., Kamphaus, R. W., & Dombrowski, S. C. (March 2007). A low achievement definition of learning disabilities. Paper presented at the National Association of School Psychologists annual conference, New York, NY.
  • Power, T. J., Dombrowski, S. C., & Watkins, M. (August 2006). Factor validation of the Homework Performance Scales. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association annual conference, New Orleans, LA.
  • Dombrowski, S. C. (May, 2006). [Invited address]. Protecting youth from the online hazards of pornography and sexual predation.  New Jersey Association of School Psychologist’s Spring Conference 2006.
  • Gischlar, K., & Dombrowski, S.C. (April, 2006). Multicultural mandated child abuse reporting: A primer for school psychologists.  Paper presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Annaheim, CA.
  • Dombrowski, S. C. & Gischlar, K. (April, 2006). Low birth weight/preterm birth: Prediction of early childhood outcomes. Poster accepted at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference review, Annaheim, CA. 
  • Kamphaus, R. W., Brumbaeur, A., & Dombrowski, S. C. (April, 2006). Functional academic impairment model of learning disabilities. Paper presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Annaheim, CA. 
  • Dombrowski, S.C. &  Martin, R. P.  (April, 2005). Prenatal associations in psychological/behavioral  pathology: A primer for school psychologists.  Paper presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
  • Dombrowski, S. C. & Gischlar, K. (April, 2005). Mandated reporting in a multicultural environment: Considerations for school psychologists.  Paper presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA. .
  • Dombrowski, S. C., Martin, R. P., & Huttunen, M. O. (April, 2005). Maternal distress during pregnancy: Association with temperamental and behavioral outcomes in offspring.  Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) annual conference, Atlanta, GA.
  • Dombrowski, S.C., Martin, R.P, & Mullis, C.  (July, 2004).  Maternal smoking during pregnancy: Relation to psychological/behavioral outcomes in children.  Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Conference, Honolulu, HI.
  • Dombrowski, S.C. (May, 2004).  Gestational fever and neuropsychiatric outcomes.  Paper presented at the National Children’s Study workshop on inflammation and infection during pregnancy, Baltimore, MD.
  • Westburg, N.G., Murphy, J.M., & Dombrowski, S.C. (May, 2004).  Hope and the maltreated child.  Paper presented at the New Jersey Counseling Association Conference, Eatontown, NJ
  • Dombrowski, S.C. (April, 2004).  Protecting children from online sexual predators: Implications for school psychologists.  Paper presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Conference, Dallas, TX.
  • Dombrowski, S.C., & Kamphaus, R.W., (April, 2004).  Beyond the demise of the discrepancy: Implications for school psychologists.  Paper presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.
  • Dombrowski, S.C. (March, 2004).  Strengths and limitations of norm-referenced and curriculum-based Assessment.  Paper presented at the Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA.
  • Dombrowski, S.C. (April, 2003).  Mandated child abuse reporting for the counseling profession.  Paper presented at the New Jersey Counseling Association, Princeton, NJ
  • Dombrowski, S.C. (March, 2003).  Mandated reporting for school psychologists: Implications for practice/policy.  Paper presented at the Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA.
  • Dombrowski, S.C. (March, 2003).  After the demise of the discrepancy: A proposed diagnostic approach for LD diagnosis.  Paper presented at the Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA. 
  • Dombrowski, S.C. (March 2002).  The maltreated child, the school psychologist, and mandated reporting.  Paper presented at the Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA.

Current Research Agenda
My scholarly interest lies in the exploration of factors that influence child and adolescent psychological, behavioral, and academic/cognitive development.  This overarching theme subsumes three related sub-themes: prenatal factors, child maltreatment, and psychological assessment of children. All sub-themes are relevant to school psychologists, counselors, and educators.  They are also directly connected to many of the ten courses that  teach across three different graduate programs:  school psychology, counseling psychology, and special education.

Other Professional Activities

  • Summer 2004: Visiting Scholar – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania
  • Collaborating on a test development project (the Homework Assessment Scales) as well as other psychologically oriented research
  • 2001 – Present: Licensed Psychologist and Certified School Psychologist
  • Provide counseling, assessment, and consultation services to various individuals and agencies

Courses Taught

  • EDPS 503:  Human Growth and Development
  • SPED 530:  Positive Behavior Support
  • CNPY 502:  Counseling Psychology Theories
  • EDPS 509:  Assessment of Intelligence & Cognitive Abilities
  • EDPS 581:  Practicum in Assessment of Intelligence
  • EDPS 535:  Biological Foundations of Behavior
  • EDPS 508:  Psychology of Cognitive Processes and Learning
  • EDPS 512:  Psychology of Exceptionalities
  • EDPS 508  Cognitive Processes & Learning
  • EDPS 591:  Internship in School Psychology