Farrah Meme
Farrah Meme’s journey in advocacy began after her oldest child was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. She participated in two of Mailman’s leadership development programs. In 2019, she was a family trainee in LEND and the next year, in 2020, she participated as a fellow in our advanced 9-month leadership program, the Emerging Transformational Leadership Program (ETLP).
Read Farrah's Story Here
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Inter-Professional Collaborative (IPC) Spotlight
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The Neurodevelopmental Intervention Science IPC is comprised of multidisciplinary health care professionals and community partners who are focused on building a community of practice that promotes opportunities for professional development and community-based research and advocacy for the enhancement of early Social-Emotional Development, Communication, and Literacy.
The Neurodevelopment Intervention Science IPC meets every third Thursday of the month at noon. If you'd like to participate please reach out to:
Leads:
Michelle Berkovits, PhD
Lynn Miskiel, MA
Below are some program highlights and events connected to Neurodevelopmental Intervention Science:
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Grand Rounds Guest Speaker: Daniel S. Messinger, PhD
April 25, 2025 - 12:00pm-1:00pm - Register here
This session will explore key research findings on preschool behavior, emphasizing how peer and teacher interactions influence young children's language development. It will highlight the social and linguistic dynamics within preschool environments—such as peer associations and teacher-child communication—that contribute to language acquisition, offering insights into creating supportive learning settings.
Continuing Education Credits will be offered for Psychology, Social Work, and ASHA.
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The University of Miami North Dade Early Steps (UM North Dade ES) Program is part of Florida’s statewide early intervention system serving infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) who have developmental delays or disabilities, as well as their families. The program’s mission is to provide family-centered, developmentally appropriate early intervention services that support a child’s growth in key areas such as communication, motor skills, cognitive development, social-emotional skills, and adaptive/self-help functioning. Services are delivered using a team-based caregiver coaching approach in the child’s natural environment.
Referrals to the program can be made by families, pediatricians, hospitals, or community agencies on the statewide Early Steps website or by contacting our main office, 305-243-6660.
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The Children’s Hearing Program (CHP) at the UHealth Ear Institute is one of the few comprehensive programs for children with hearing loss in the United States. Their mission is to minimize the impact of childhood hearing loss through early identification, multi-disciplinary intervention, and family-centered care. The CHP offers comprehensive services for children from birth to 18 years of age.
The recent merge with the Mailman Center for Childhood Development allowed for CHP to offer services across the entire University of Miami organization, being a one-of-a-kind multidisciplinary clinic for children with hearing loss and their families, in collaboration with departments of Pediatrics, Psychology, and Hematology/Oncology.
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The Society of Pediatric Psychology, Division 54 of the American Psychological Association
Alan M. Delamater, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics and Psychology and Director of Clinical Psychology and Research at the Mailman Center for Child Development, received the 2025 Dennis Drotar Distinguished Research Award from the Society of Pediatric Psychology, Division 54 of the American Psychological Association. This award, presented on April 4th at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference in Phoenix, AZ, recognizes excellence and significant contributions in establishing the scientific base of pediatric psychology. Elizabeth Pulgaron, PhD, Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (pictured left), introduced Dr. Delamater for the award at the conference; recognizing his contributions to behavioral and psychosocial factors related to diabetes and obesity in minoritized youth over the past four decades. Dr. Delamater was nominated for this award by Dr. Armstrong, Dr. La Greca, and Dr. Pulgaron.
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This April, take a step towards better mental and emotional health with the SEW Events focused on enhancing social-emotional wellness. There are options for training that are more discussion-based (communities of practice) and some that are more lecture-based. Some of the trainings are designed to support supervisors/leaders in organizations to support their own and their employees' mental wellness. Other trainings are more focused on each individual exploring how to support their own mental health in the workplace. Through interactive discussions, you'll gain valuable tools to improve self-awareness, build stronger connections, and navigate challenges with resilience. Not available at the times these trainings are offered? Well, good news! We also have self-paced online courses available to help you grow at your own pace! Don’t wait—join us and invest in your well-being today!
For more details on the SEW trainings, click here.
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March Grand Rounds Guest Speaker: Kelly J. Mahler OTD, OTR/L
Interoception is an important sensory system that helps us to experience internal body signals like an empty stomach, tense muscles, full bladder or racing heart. Research indicates that these internal body signals provide valuable clues to how we feel and what our body uniquely needs for regulation and health. This session provided an overview of what the latest research tells us about interoception followed by a discussion surrounding factors that can derail and/or restore interoceptive awareness.
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Presentation
Garilli, A., Schladant, M., & Fernandez, E. (2025). AT Service With a Smile: Learning How to
Support All Preschool Students with Assistive Technology. Council for Exceptional
Children Conference, Baltimore, MD.
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Presentation
Cejas, I., Coppola, M., Metacalfe, A., & Fowler, A (2025). Maximizing State Funding Resources to Alleviate Financial and Emotional Burdens. Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
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Presentation
Metcalfe, A., LaPierre, M., Rangel, J., & Sanchez, C. (2025). Streamlining Pediatric Audiological Care for International Patients Through Collaborative Efforts. Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Conference, Pittsburg, PA.
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