Instructional Learning

Core to the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Leadership Competencies is advancing trainees’ base of knowledge. Instructional sessions are 1-1.5 hours long and cover a range of topics relevant to children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and related disorders with a special emphasis on autism spectrum disorder. Trainees learn about specific conditions and the system of services that support children including Title V and community-based service with an emphasis on how public health and leadership strategies coupled with clinical strategies can help optimize outcomes and achieve shared goals.  

Here are some examples of instructional sessions 

• Systems of care for children with disabilities 

• Family-centered care and shared decision-making 

• Introduction to autism spectrum disorder 

Medium Term Traineeship  

The LEND Medium-Term Traineeship is a focused, asynchronous training experience designed for graduate students, professionals, and community members who want targeted exposure in neurodevelopmental and related disabilities without the time commitment of a year-long program. Medium-term trainees engage in select LEND activities such as didactic sessions, clinical or community-based experiences, or an advocacy focused project aligned with their professional goals. The Medium-Term traineeship offers greater flexibility while still emphasizing evidence informed practice, lived expertise, and cross sector collaboration.