BARBARA JACKSON, PhD
Associate Professor - University of Nebraska Medical Center
Director - Department of Education and Child Development - Munroe-Meyer Institute
985450 NE Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska 68198-5450
(402) 559-7368
Biography
Barbara Jackson has her doctorate in Psychology and Cultural Studies with an emphasis in Developmental Psychology. She is an Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Director of the Department of Education and Child Development at Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Dr. Jackson has worked in the field of early intervention, specializing in working with infants with chronic illness and disabilities and their families. She directs a clinical outcome research project, Developmental TIPS (Tracking Infant Progress Statewide), which is an NICU follow-up clinical outcome study. The purpose of this study is to obtain data regarding the developmental and health outcomes of young children with an NICU experience. Other research interests include: (a) the examination of the influence of chronic illness on children's coping, (b) evaluation of the impact of early intervention programs on child and family outcomes, (c) evaluation of professional development on young children's literacy skills, and (d) program evaluation across family support and early childhood programs. As a member of numerous task forces she helps to contribute to public policy.
Recent Publications
Journal Articles
Jackson, B. (2007). Book review: The Carolina Curriculum for Infants and Preschoolers with Special Needs - 2nd Edition. Journal of Child Neurology.
Jackson, B., & Needelman, H. (2007). A three tiered model of follow-up. Infants and Toddlers: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Special Care Practices.
Jackson, B., Lazerlere, R., St Clair, L., Corr, M., Fichter, C., & Egertson, H. (2006). The impact of Heads UP! Reading on early childhood educators' literacy practices and young children's literacy skills. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 21, 213-226.
St. Clair, L., & Jackson, B. (2006). Effect of family involvement training on the language skills of young elementary children from migrant families. School Community Journal, 16, 31-42.
Jackson, B., Finkler, D., & Robinson, C. (1995). A cost analysis of a case management system for infants with chronic illnesses and developmental disabilities. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 10, 304-310.
Book Chapters
Robinson, C., & Jackson, B. (1998). Coordinating services for medically fragile/complex infants and toddlers. In S. Raver (Ed.), Strategies for teaching at risk and handicapped toddlers: A transdisciplinary approach (2nd ed.). New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
Books
Epps, S., & Jackson, B. (2000). Empowered families, successful children: Early intervention programs that work. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
