UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute

UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute The Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) is a federally designated University Center of Excellence for Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service.

The mission of the Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) is to lead the world in transforming the lives of all individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs, their families and the community through outreach, engagement, premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care. MMI -- provides extraordinary interdisciplinary, family-centered services for persons with d

isabilities and complex health care needs across the lifespan.

-- trains individuals in the medical and therapeutic management of individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs through interprofessional educational experiences, outreach training and onsite technical assistance.

-- conducts basic, translational and clinical research with the goal to transform the diagnosis, care and treatment of individuals with all types of disabilities and complex health care needs.

-- works within the community to promote inclusion and to enable individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs to live happy and productive lives.

-- serves as the premier source of disability-related information to scientists, care providers, clinicians, families and community leaders across the region, the nation and the world.

-- improves the educational, health and community practices that impact children and families who are at risk for adverse developmental outcomes through program evaluation, training, and community outreach.

-- advocates at the local, state, federal and international level to promote best practices, policies and/or laws on behalf of individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs and their families.

Please join us in congratulating Alice Shillingsburg on receiving a University of Nebraska Collaboration Initiative Gran...
07/28/2025

Please join us in congratulating Alice Shillingsburg on receiving a University of Nebraska Collaboration Initiative Grant from the Nebraska Research Initiative (NRI).

Dr. Shillingsburg is Professor and Director of the integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Project Title: Investigating the Role of Gestures in Language Learning with Children with Autism

Project Description: Early gesture use predicts later language milestones in neurotypically developing children and those with autism. It is hypothesized that deficits in initiating with and responding to gestures may impede language learning in the autistic population. Using a randomized between-subjects design we will compare word learning in young children with autism assigned to three experimental conditions with variations of gesture use during word-learning opportunities.

Dr. Sarah Frampton, Assistant Professor of Psychology at UNO is a Co-Investigator on this project.

📢News HighlightThrough collaborative co-treatment between our speech-language pathologist and registered dietitian, Wade...
07/24/2025

📢News Highlight

Through collaborative co-treatment between our speech-language pathologist and registered dietitian, Wade Welniak successfully transitioned from 100% G-tube dependence to fully eating everything by mouth. This progress reflects the power of a tailored approach addressing both swallowing function and nutritional needs and a mother’s unwavering dedication.

đź“°Read the Article:
https://go.unmc.edu/mmi_co-treatment

đź“ŤLearn more about the MMI Department of Speech-Language Pathology:
https://www.unmc.edu/mmi/services/speech/index.html

Coming soon! The occupational therapy department at the Munroe-Meyer Institute will be offering a driving program unlike...
07/22/2025

Coming soon! The occupational therapy department at the Munroe-Meyer Institute will be offering a driving program unlike any in the region. This program consists of two tracks:

- Functional Driving: Prepare the potential driver with the foundational skills prior to getting behind the wheel with the goal of acquiring a driver's license

- Community Mobility: Educate on independence with navigating community mobility, such as public transportation or rideshare

This program emphasizes safety awareness and decision-making skills to help participants recognize potential hazards, assess risks, and make informed choices while navigating the community.

Contact Chelli or Sam for more details about this exciting opportunity:
mwestengaard@unmc.edu
s.montemarano@unmc.edu

Please join us in congratulating Allison Grennan on receiving a Bureau of Health Workforce Education and Training Progra...
07/21/2025

Please join us in congratulating Allison Grennan on receiving a Bureau of Health Workforce Education and Training Program for Professionals (BHWET) grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Dr. Grennan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology.

The BHWET is one of the major grants that supports the training of psychologists at MMI. With this grant, the training program is fully funded!

Please join us in congratulating Rebecca Barall on receiving a Public Awareness Grant from the Society for Advancement o...
07/18/2025

Please join us in congratulating Rebecca Barall on receiving a Public Awareness Grant from the Society for Advancement of Behavior Analysis (SABA). Rebecca is a doctoral student in the ABA program and works in the integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Project Title: Applied Behavior Analysis for Neurorehabilitation: A Website to Disseminate Accurate Information and Resources

Project Description: This grant will support the development of a public-facing website designed to disseminate accurate, evidence-based information on the use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in neurorehabilitation, providing accessible resources for individuals with acquired brain injuries, their caregivers, and families.

Collaborators: Thurka Thillainathan (Brock University), Chris Schaub (ReMed Services), and Dr. Mike Mozzini (Chicago School of Professional Psychology)

Did you know? Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) is a brain-based vision condition. The eyes are healthy, but the brain h...
07/17/2025

Did you know?

Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) is a brain-based vision condition. The eyes are healthy, but the brain has trouble understanding what the eyes see. It’s the most common cause of vision loss in kids, yet it’s often misunderstood.

With the right support and strategies, kids with CVI can learn and thrive!

At UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, the occupational therapy department offers comprehensive evaluation and individualized treatment plans to support functional vision.

For more information:
Occupational Therapy Department
402-559-6580

Schedule an appointment:
Patient Information Office
402-559-6418

June-July 2025, MMI Monthly edition đź“° https://conta.cc/46HWbbIPublished once a month, this newsletter features Munroe-Me...
07/16/2025

June-July 2025, MMI Monthly edition đź“° https://conta.cc/46HWbbI

Published once a month, this newsletter features Munroe-Meyer Institute stories that may be of interest to people with disabilities and the wider intellectual and developmental disability community. Each issue highlights MMI initiatives and accomplishments, as well as links to upcoming events and articles from other sources.

Please join us in congratulating Sangyoo Lee on being selected for the 2025 Fellowship Program for Research on Early Car...
07/15/2025

Please join us in congratulating Sangyoo Lee on being selected for the 2025 Fellowship Program for Research on Early Care and Education and Economic Well-Being Among Hispanic Children and Families. She is one of five early career scientists chosen for this program.

This 12-month fellowship program provides seed research funds, mentorship, and professional development training for early career scholars. Her project will focus on determining how increases in SNAP benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic affected food sufficiency, health and healthcare utilization, and learning outcomes for families with young children, especially among Hispanic households.

Sangyoo Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education and Child Development.

If you are a caregiver supporting someone with a disability, we would appreciate your input on our virtual course, Enhan...
07/15/2025

If you are a caregiver supporting someone with a disability, we would appreciate your input on our virtual course, Enhancing Care for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities.

Please click the link below or contact Mary Halbur for more information.

Survey:
https://bit.ly/451OsUC

Mary Halbur, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA
mary.halbur@unmc.edu
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The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s mission is to be world leaders in transforming the lives of all individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs, their families and the community through outreach, engagement, premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care. What we do: MMI provides extraordinary interdisciplinary, family-centered services for persons with disabilities and complex health care needs across the lifespan. MMI trains individuals in the medical and therapeutic management of individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs through interprofessional educational experiences, outreach training and onsite technical assistance. MMI conducts basic, translational and clinical research with the goal to transform the diagnosis, care and treatment of individuals with all types of disabilities and complex health care needs MMI works within the community to promote inclusion and to enable individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs to live happy and productive lives. MMI serves as the premier source of disability-related information to scientists, care providers, clinicians, families and community leaders across the region, the nation and the world. MMI improves the educational, health and community practices that impact children and families who are at risk for adverse developmental outcomes through program evaluation, training, and community outreach. MMI advocates at the local, state, federal and international level to promote best practices, policies and/or laws on behalf of individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs and their families.