The Children's Center for Communication and Development

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The Children's Center for Communication and Development The Children's Center at Southern Miss provides comprehensive early intervention services to infants, toddlers and preschoolers with complex disabilities.

The Children's Center has been bringing brighter futures to children with complex disabilities since 1974. From humble beginnings to the transdisciplinary program that it is today, one thing has remained constant – the level of commitment on the part of the staff to make a difference in a child’s life. The Children’s Center was built on the notion that every child should have access to the joys (and trials) of life, daily opportunities (and responsibilities), and the chance to build a bright, beautiful future. The specialists at The Center spend their days working to make this vision a reality. Children enrolled at The Children’s Center present a wide variety of special needs and diagnoses, including (but not limited to) speech, hearing and language disorders, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, rare genetic disorders, or other conditions related to premature birth. What sets The Children’s Center apart from its counterparts is the way in which therapies are provided. Research has shown that early intervention is most successful when a comprehensive approach is taken toward a child’s development. What this means for the children enrolled in The Center is that the innovative therapies provided will be custom-fit to each child’s communication and developmental needs and delivered with a cohesive team approach. This team includes speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, special educators, behavioral therapists, and auditory-oral therapists. In addition to providing cost-free exemplary services to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with complex disabilities, The Children’s Center is also a preeminent research and training facility. By providing pre-professional training to students at USM and other universities and colleges in the areas of speech-language pathology, audiology, special education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral therapy, nursing, recreational therapy, and music therapy, The Children’s Center is helping to mold the next generation of committed specialists in Southern Mississippi and beyond.

10/20/2026

It was a busy weekend on the coast! First the Buddy Walk, then Boo in the Bay! What a great day, supporting friends and feeling the love from the generous folks of Boo in the Bay Parade | Bay Saint Louis Halloween Parade 💜💚🧡

We spy our crew!! (Hint: look for the 🦈 🦈) So much fun at Boo in the Bay Parade!
10/20/2026

We spy our crew!! (Hint: look for the 🦈 🦈) So much fun at Boo in the Bay Parade!

Hey! Did you know THIS WEEK is Homecoming Week? Yes! So did we! 😄🤭 Here’s one of our favorite little eagles (or chicke...
10/20/2026

Hey! Did you know THIS WEEK is Homecoming Week? Yes! So did we! 😄🤭

Here’s one of our favorite little eagles (or chickens) photos! Show us yours in the comments! 🦅 The University of Southern Mississippi Southern Miss Football Southern Miss Athletics

10/17/2026

Our boss is better than yours. Do not fight us on this! Happy Boss’s Day to the one who does it ALL and deserves it ALL. See that smile on her face? Yeah. She loves us almost as much as we love her. Happy day, to our Sarah! We’re so lucky to have you leading the way, in the very best way.💪👊🤩 Sarah Rouse Myers

10/16/2026

When there’s a very serious tour happening in a very un-serious lobby. 😄👻 Love our team and the way they make everything fun!

Last chance to sign up as a Charity Runner for The Children's Center at the lowest price! Register today and worry about...
10/15/2026

Last chance to sign up as a Charity Runner for The Children's Center at the lowest price! Register today and worry about fundraising (and training) later! 😁

We are in the homestretch. You have 24 hours to secure the lowest price available for the Hattiesburg Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K presented by Hattiesburg Clinic on April 10, 2027. This is our 15th anniversary so you know it will be the best year yet! 👊

Did you see our post a little bit ago? 😬🫣This is what happens when the person managing your social media (me) doesn’t kn...
10/14/2026

Did you see our post a little bit ago? 😬🫣

This is what happens when the person managing your social media (me) doesn’t know what day it is.

We can’t wait for you to interact with this post NEXT WEEK. Because that’s Homecoming Week. Obviously. Everyone knows that. 😄👌

If we had a Hall of Fame, Representative Missy McGee would be on ours too! Congrats and well deserved!
10/13/2026

If we had a Hall of Fame, Representative Missy McGee would be on ours too! Congrats and well deserved!

🎉 Welcome to the Southern Miss Alumni Hall of Fame, Missy Warren McGee ’90, ’93!

A lifelong Hattiesburg resident, Missy has served the citizens as a Mississippi State Representative for House District 102 since 2017.

A two-time Southern Miss graduate and former speech communication instructor, she has spent decades serving her community through leadership with numerous civic organizations, the Southern Miss Alumni Association and the Southern Miss Athletic Foundation.

Known as a doer and servant leader, Missy has built a legacy of showing up, getting involved and making a difference.

Join us in celebrating Missy McGee and her Southern Miss legacy!

Register now as a Charity Runner (or walker) for The Children's Center! The lowest price available!
10/13/2026

Register now as a Charity Runner (or walker) for The Children's Center! The lowest price available!

BREAKING RECORDS

The Hattiesburg Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K registration opened today and we are already breaking records. Opening day registration has surpassed our previous years and we are just getting started.

There is still plenty of time to get in on the lowest price available but hear us when we say that will expire on Thursday at Midnight.

on April 10, 2027 as we celebrate 15 years running.

Happy birthday to our Dean, Dr. McNeill! Hope it's a great day!
10/13/2026

Happy birthday to our Dean, Dr. McNeill! Hope it's a great day!

Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to our Dean, Dr. Charleen McNeill! 🎉💛🖤

Your leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to excellence continue to inspire and strengthen the College of Nursing and Health Professions. We are grateful for the passion, dedication, and encouragement you bring to our College each day.

May this new year of life bring you continued blessings, joy, and success! Happy Birthday, Dr. McNeill! 🎂

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