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Project

LEND - Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and other Disabilities (LEND)

Center:

CT-A. J. Pappanikou Center for Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2023

Contact Information:

Mary Beth Bruder
[email protected]
860-679-1500

Project Description:

The purpose of the CT LEND is to improve the outcomes of infants, children and youth with complex neurodevelopmental disabilities (ND), including autism by expanding interdisciplinary training opportunities for graduate students from the disciplines of Audiology, Developmental Pediatrics, Nursing, Public Health, School Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, and Speech Language Pathology(Long Term Trainees), and Dentistry, Human Development and Family Studies, Pharmacy and Physical Therapy, Psychology (Short Term and Medium Term Trainees).

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Urban, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

Federal

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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