Munroe-Meyer Institute

The Munroe-Meyer Institute is a University Center of Excellence committed to unlocking the potential of children and adults with developmental disabilities and genetic disorders through exceptional patient care, education and research

The Human Genetics Laboratory offers comprehensive genetic testing and specialized personal consultation with board certified genetics professionals

Elizabeth Bullington is one of the first graduates of the Applied Behavioral Analysis Master’s program a partnership between MMI and the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Here she works with 5-year-old Danny during a therapy session at the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders

The Walk and Roll for Disabilities, an annual event organized by the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities, has raised thousands of dollars for adult recreation therapy programs at MMI

Walk and Roll 2012 Slide Show

PhD student Rebecca Dogan and faculty member, Terri Mathews, PhD, started a parent training class to go along with their already existing social skills class for children and teens with high-functioning autism.

A Broad Education: New doctoral program first of its kind in Nebraska

Eric Rush, MD and clinical geneticist, visits with Beth Conover, Coordinator of Genetic Medicine clinics, before they see a patient.
MMI and the UNMC Department of Pediatrics recently launched a fellowship program to train clinical geneticists like Dr. Rush

Leadership Education and Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities trainee, Kristin Mayleben-Flott, connects parents of children with disabilities with the services and supports they need

MMI’s Recreation Therapy department hosts several Wheel Club bike rides in the spring and fall for individuals with disabilities

This summer will mark the 30th anniversary of Camp Munroe.
More information on the celebration to come.

Heidi Strobush, DPT and Wayne Stuberg, PhD, perform an evaluation in the Motion Analysis Laboratory at MMI. The lab combines innovative computer technology with the expertise of specially trained healthcare professionals to precisely measure and analyze walking difficulties.

Dentist Carl Trout, a graduate of UNMC’s College of Dentistry in Lincoln, and dental assistant Tammy Benak explain their next procedure to 6-year-old patient, Noriah Fairgood. Noriah’s behavior at the dentist greatly improved after participating in an MMI study that called for periodic breaks during the appointment.

Recreation therapy opportunities at MMI wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of the Hattie B. Munroe Foundation, the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities, the MMI Guild, the MMI Board and the Enrichment Foundation of Omaha