UMHB has a unique facility in which undergraduate education majors work directly with children with disabilities, ages 3-21. The new state-of-the-art facility leads the way in training and educating future teachers on best practices for instructing students with disabilities. With cutting-edge technology, resources, equipment, and tools, the new center enhances the learning experience of UMHB students and benefits the participants. This 12,000-square-foot facility serves as the country's premier center for special education training and instruction.

Special Needs Clinic

UMHB’s Special Needs Clinic provides children and young adults with individualized support to help them grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Our clinic is designed to meet each child where they are, focusing on goals such as improving communication, building social skills, strengthening routines, and enhancing sensory awareness. Through personalized instruction, hands-on activities, and the use of specialized resources, the clinic creates a safe, encouraging environment where children can thrive while also giving future educators valuable experience working with diverse learners.

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Together, children with special needs and UMHB undergraduate students training to become teachers will work on individualized goals for your child.
Some of those goals might include:

  • Academic Skills
  • Following Schedules
  • Increasing Communication
  • Awareness of Self and Others
  • Appropriate Social Interactions
  • Following Rules
  • Establishing Friendships
  • Addressing Sensory Needs

SCHEDULE

Mon-Tues-Thurs 3:30 - 4:15PM | 4:30 -5:15PM
NEW: 1:1 or small groups

Students ages 3-21 with any special need are encouraged to attend. Please contact Emily Smith to schedule your time slot. Students may sign up for more than one session as the schedule permits.

Dr. Emily Smith
Director, Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation
emily.smith@umhb.edu | 254-295-4946