Founded in 1950 by Mose and Garrison Siskin in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Siskin Children's Institute achieves its mission through, pediatric healthcare services, education, home & community-based programs, and outreach services

Education
Our Siskin Early Learning Center provides a high quality preschool  education to young children with and without disabilities,  including children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, chromosomal abnormality and brain injury. All  children learn and play side-by-side in an environment  that celebrates the accomplishments of every child.

Education
The Siskin Early Learning Center provides a high quality preschool education to young children with and without disabilities, including children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, chromosomal abnormality and brain injury. All children learn and play side-by-side in an environment that celebrates the accomplishments of every child.

Health Care
The Siskin Center for Developmental Pediatrics is a regional developmental pediatric center, led by a team of developmental pediatricians, with services available in Chattanooga and Nashville, TN. Children are referred to the Institute for medical, psychological and cognitive assessment, diagnosis and treatment, including, occupational, speech and language, applied behavior analysis, and other therapies as well as counseling and social skills groups.
Home Visiting
The Siskin Home & Community-Based Early Intervention program is designed to help parents, other caregivers and children with special needs gain the knowledge and confidence they need to be successful in life. Through visits with a developmental therapist, the family receives information, support, guidance and consultation about improving the child’s and family’s quality of life. It’s a program that can be provided in the home, child care center, the park or other natural settings in

For more information about the Institute's work, visit siskin.org.

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Derek Bullard

Shelby McMillian

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Rebecca Brooks

Darryan Rogers

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Amy Jenkins

Laura Smith

Shannon York

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The Mental Health and Educational Support team at Siskin Children's Institute provides specialized support to children with developmental delays and disabilities, focusing on their mental health and educational needs. This multidisciplinary team collaborates to implement individualized behavior analysis and therapeutic interventions, ensuring that each child receives the tools and resources necessary to thrive in an inclusive learning environment. Their work extends beyond the classroom, offering guidance to families and fostering a supportive community that nurtures children's growth and development.

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Mental Health and Educational Support

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