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The LEND program provides interdisciplinary training to enhance the clinical expertise and leadership skills of professionals dedicated to caring for individuals with neurodevelopmental and other related developmental disabilities (DD), including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), across their lifespan. It promotes education, early detection and intervention in ASD/DD. LEND trainees participate in academic, clinical, leadership and community opportunities and receive training in using family- and person-centered approaches to care. LEND programs prepare trainees from a wide variety of professional disciplines to assume leadership roles and to ensure high levels of clinical competence.
Clinical topics include:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Learning Disabilities
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Pediatric Hearing Loss
- Physical and Occupational Therapies in Pediatrics
- Trauma-Informed Care and Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Therapeutic Interventions for Children With Autism/Developmental Disabilities
- Bioethics
Leadership seminars include:
- Self-Reflection
- Critical Thinking
- Team-Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Teaching and Mentoring
- Policy and Advocacy
RFK LEND Hallmarks
- Leadership training in an interdisciplinary setting, including clinical settings
- A strong didactic curriculum to engage and educate trainees
- A strong commitment to trainee and faculty diversity
- Commitment to improving health equity in vulnerable and underserved populations
- Capacity-building of providers able to diagnose and treat individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities
- Family-centered training and practice
- Inclusion of family trainees and family faculty in programs
- Inclusion of individuals with disabilities in programs
- Trainee mentorship by experienced faculty
For additional information on the LEND program, please contact
Lisa Shulman, MD at lshulman@montefiore.org
or
Mayra Alvarez, PhD at malvare1@montefiore.org