Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Related Disorders Program (LEND)

LEND is a collaborative program and interdisciplinary training program dedicated to improving the care of children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities and special healthcare needs funded through a federal grant from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCH). Trainees are primarily at the graduate level, and are selected on the basis of their leadership potential and career goals.

LEND provides specialty leadership training for Graduate/Postgraduate Students in:

Audiology	Nursing	Psychology
Developmental Pediatrics	Nutrition	Social Work
Education	Occupational Therapy	Speech-Language Pathology
Family Advocacy	Pediatric Dentistry
Health Administration	Physical Therapy

LEND gives advanced trainees the tools to become expert clinicians in their disciplines in the care of children with developmental disabilities and chronic illnesses and their families, and to become leaders in interdisciplinary service to this population. LEND also supports health care systems at the local, regional, state and national levels through research, continuing education, and program development.

Duration of Training

Varies by discipline, from 3-24 months.

Learning Outcomes

By the completion of their program, each long-term trainee will:

Demonstrate clinical expertise
Understand the principles and practice of prevention of developmental disabilities
Understand the perspectives of families from many cultural backgrounds
Be able to participate skillfully in interdisciplinary teams
Understand the system providing service to children with disabilities and their families
Be able to evaluate and perform clinical research
Demonstrate leadership skills in teaching, strategic planning, and project administration and evaluation

More information on LEND competencies.

Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Fellowship

Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

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