The Children's Center for Communication and Development

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.

Tell us you work with kids without telling us you work with kids. 🤣👀 Also, introducing our new series, “Things in our Fr...
01/27/2026

Tell us you work with kids without telling us you work with kids. 🤣👀 Also, introducing our new series, “Things in our Freezer.” 😁🧊

The only way any of us are doing work today. ❄️🧸🫂
01/26/2026

The only way any of us are doing work today. ❄️🧸🫂

Sweet Elloree is all of us looking at this South Mississippi forecast. 🫣🥴🧊
01/22/2026

Sweet Elloree is all of us looking at this South Mississippi forecast. 🫣🥴🧊

Loved getting to hear such an inspiring panel of women leading wonderful organizations in our community, including our v...
01/21/2026

Loved getting to hear such an inspiring panel of women leading wonderful organizations in our community, including our very own Sarah Rouse Myers! Thank you, Area Development Partnership!

Register today, friends!
01/20/2026

Register today, friends!

Make your miles count on race day. The Hattiesburg Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K is YOUR opportunity to run or walk our race and raise funds for one of our 7 benefitting charities. All you have to do is sign up as a charity runner or walker, complete the fundraising page, and share your fundraising link for friends and family to donate.

Benefiting charities: Pinebelt Blueways , DuBard School for Language Disorders , The Children's Center for Communication and Development , Kuntry Kidz , Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art , The Arc Southeast Mississippi. Southern Pines Animal Shelter

Anyone else feel this in their soul today? 😆🫩😴 Our Wiggle Room is a little less wiggly today.
01/20/2026

Anyone else feel this in their soul today? 😆🫩😴 Our Wiggle Room is a little less wiggly today.

The Children’s Center is closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.While we know that it’s impossible to boil down D...
01/19/2026

The Children’s Center is closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

While we know that it’s impossible to boil down Dr. King’s impact and legacy into one single sentiment, we take a moment to recognize and give thanks for his enduring commitment to equality, dignity, and compassion for ALL. We are so grateful.

📣That's right, spread the word... we're hiring!Come join us in Hattiesburg or Long Beach! If you're a team-oriented prof...
01/16/2026

📣That's right, spread the word... we're hiring!

Come join us in Hattiesburg or Long Beach! If you're a team-oriented professional who's passionate about supporting families and children with complex communication needs, we want to hear from you! 🤗

See the links below for more details and to apply.

Hattiesburg Campus: https://usm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/5076?c=usm

Gulf Park Campus: https://usm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/5077?c=usm

Southern Miss College of Nursing and Health Professions The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Speech-Language-Hearing Association Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association USM Coastal Operations

Today at 11:30 - free to attend! Come see our Sarah Rouse Myers and the rest of the rockstar panel. This is a great oppo...
01/16/2026

Today at 11:30 - free to attend! Come see our Sarah Rouse Myers and the rest of the rockstar panel. This is a great opportunity to learn about some of the incredible services offered in our community. Area Development Partnership

Mark your calendars for Friday, January 16th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and join us at Southern Oaks Venue & Catering for an impactful conversation featuring local nonprofit leaders making a difference right here in Greater Hattiesburg! We’ll hear how they’re working to fill gaps and meet critical community needs.

Thank you to our moderator, Amy Lyon with United Way of Southeast Mississippi, and our incredible panelists: Didi Ellis (Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center), Ann McCullen (Edwards Street Fellowship Center), and Sarah Myers (The Children's Center for Communication and Development).

Special thanks to our sponsors, Anderson Design Center and Hancock Whitney for making this discussion possible!

Nothing better than a visit from a Children’s Center graduate (who is now taller than most of us 😄)! Loved getting to ca...
01/06/2026

Nothing better than a visit from a Children’s Center graduate (who is now taller than most of us 😄)! Loved getting to catch up with Bentley, and his sweet mama too!

12/31/2025

We’re rolling into 2026 like Cade-Rex 🦖rolling down the hill, with the energy of his hype crew following behind him. Happy New Year, friends! Let’s do this! 🎉🎊👊

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