1. Institute on Development & Disability Child Development and Rehabilitation Center Kim Solondz, MS, OTR/L LEND Training Coordinator, OT 2/11/13

2. What is LEND? Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Grant – funded through MCHB LEND programs throughout the country Thirteen core disciplines

3. The Goals of LEND Influencing national policy towards children with developmental disabilities Promoting interdisciplinary and integrated care Developing new service models and approached of care Providing a link between clinical care and the community

4. The Fellowship in OT Active participation in clinical care Mentored research project Community placement Leadership and teaching opportunities Weekly interdisciplinary forum Opportunities for continuing education

5. Who should apply? Licensed occupational therapist Strong interest in becoming a leader in the field of pediatrics Interest in working in interdisciplinary teams Previous experience working with children with Neurodevelopmental disabilities

6. Four rotations Neurodevelopment (LEND clinic, Neurodevelopment clinic, Down syndrome clinic) Child Development (Autism clinic, Autism Parent training Program) Feeding clinic In-patient, acute pediatric care (optional)

7. The life of a LEND trainee Monday: Research/Paperwork day Tuesday: Early Childhood Assessment Team Wednesday: LEND Clinic Thursday: ND Clinic, LEND ID Forum Friday: Community Placement: Children’s Developmental Health Institute

8. Community involvement Family Mentor Program Lectures at PSU Teaching assistance at Pacific University School of OT Community placements Tillamook Pre-school screening

9. Leadership opportunities Volunteer trainings at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Camp Odakoda (formerly Camp Quest) CDRC Transition Program

10. Research projects Join current study or create your own Focus is on the process of participating in research Work with mentor Research presentation to faculty and trainees in May

11. Maja’s project “Provision of information on sexuality to young women with an ID or DD in a medical setting: What happens, what doesn’t, and why” Focus group with primary care providers to explore what information primary care providers are currently dispensing to individuals regarding sexual education and contraception. Of particular interest are transition-aged women with an intellectual or developmental disability.

12. Previous research projects Constraint Induced Movement Therapy The impact of yoga on a child with motor coordination difficulties Executive function in children with Down Syndrome Comparison of grasping and visual-motor integration scores on the PDMS-2 in children with Down syndrome Use of Kangaroo Care in the NICU

13. More details… Starts in late August or early September 10-month or 12-month Applications due by end of February Interviews by mid-March, decision by end of March Modest stipend available (~$17,5000)

14. LEND Trainees in action

15. Questions?