Clinically, several of our services are both unique and innovative. The ADHD Summer Treatment Program, directed by Dr. Bart Hodgens, provides summer services for children with disruptive behavior disorders. This program has been recognized in the U.S. News and World Report. The Sparks Dental Clinic, under the direction of Drs. John Thornton and Janice Jackson, provides more dental services to adults with special needs than anywhere else in Alabama. Another unique program is our Neuromotor Research Group which is led by Dr. Stephanie Deluca. Also known as ACQUIREc Therapy, this intensive program helps children with upper extremity weaknesses. Our Autism team continues to provide not only thorough and extensive diagnostic evaluations, but also school consultations and social skills training.

We continue our dedication to train graduate students, medical students, and residents. As Director of Training, Dr. Fred Biasini has worked tirelessly in making Civitan-Sparks Clinics an excellent training experience in various disciplines including psychology, audiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, nutrition, and social work. Our Sparks Pediatrics clinic, led by Developmental Pediatrician Dr. Snehal Khatri, is an integral training site for pediatric residents and medical students.

Understanding the importance of research and increasing knowledge in the field of developmental disabilities, we continue to be a sponsor of the Simpson-Ramsey Lecture each spring. The Simpson-Ramsey Lecture is a day-long lecture series that hosts experts in neurodevelopmental disorders research and occurs in conjunction with the Glenwood Endowed Lecture.

As we continue to flourish and improve our services, the goal for the UAB Civitan-Sparks Clinics is to be a leader at the state and national levels in the field of developmental disabilities. Our commitment remains strong.