MMI Monthly

Updates from the Munroe-Meyer Institute | January 2026

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MMI Voices: Pediatric primary care opening at MMI


Pediatrician Brittni Herrera, MD, a former MMI volunteer, shares her excitement about returning to the institute to help launch its new primary care clinic.



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Winter camp mixes life skills with traditional day-camp experience


MMI’s Recreational Therapy Department hosted its annual winter camp in December. Nearly 200 campers — ranging in age from 3 to 20 — attended.


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Celebration of Excellence on Feb. 20


The Celebration of Excellence honors outstanding achievement during the past year at the institute. MMI team members will be recognized with Phoenix Awards in nine categories.


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Penguin Palooza to offer fun and games at MMI


Munroe-Meyer Institute clients are invited to take part in winter-themed fun during Penguin Palooza. The Feb. 10 event runs from 3 to 5 p.m. in MMI’s first-floor lobby.


Activities for patients and their families include games and face painting. The event is free and open to anyone to attend.

Research publications

 

The following studies were published by MMI researchers in the last month:

 

Applied behavior analysis assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorder

Clinical and Organizational Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis

Amanda Zangrillo, PsyD - Department of Severe Behavior

Patricia Zemantic, PhD - integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (iCASD)

Brittany Loder-Lafferty, PhD - Department of Severe Behavior

Emily Sullivan, PhD - integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (iCASD)

Rebecca Barall - Department of Physical Therapy, Department of Research


Internet Guidance on Feeding for Parents of Children with Autism

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

Amy Drayton, PhD - Department of Pediatric Feeding Disorders


Powered mobility and problem-solving in children with CZS: a case series

Revista Neurociencias

Andrea Baraldi Cunha, PhD - Department of Physical Therapy

Links of the month


Colorado State University: Temple Grandin portrait joins Smithsonian gallery


Associated Press: Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion

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