The LEND Fellowship in Occupational TherapyInstitute on Development & Disability

Child Development and Rehabilitation CenterKim Solondz, MS, OTR/L

LEND Training Coordinator, OT2/11/13

What is LEND? Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental

DisabilitiesGrant – funded through MCHBLEND programs throughout the countryThirteen core disciplines

The Goals of LENDInfluencing national policy towards children

with developmental disabilitiesPromoting interdisciplinary and integrated

careDeveloping new service models and

approached of careProviding a link between clinical care and the

community

The Fellowship in OTActive participation in clinical careMentored research projectCommunity placementLeadership and teaching opportunitiesWeekly interdisciplinary forumOpportunities for continuing education

Who should apply?Licensed occupational therapistStrong interest in becoming a leader in the

field of pediatricsInterest in working in interdisciplinary teamsPrevious experience working with children

with Neurodevelopmental disabilities

Four rotationsNeurodevelopment (LEND clinic,

Neurodevelopment clinic, Down syndrome clinic)

Child Development (Autism clinic, Autism Parent training Program)

Feeding clinicIn-patient, acute pediatric care (optional)

The life of a LEND traineeMonday: Research/Paperwork dayTuesday: Early Childhood Assessment TeamWednesday: LEND ClinicThursday: ND Clinic, LEND ID ForumFriday: Community Placement: Children’s

Developmental Health Institute

Community involvement

Family Mentor ProgramLectures at PSUTeaching assistance at Pacific University

School of OTCommunity placementsTillamook Pre-school screening

Leadership opportunitiesVolunteer trainings at Doernbecher

Children’s Hospital

Camp Odakoda (formerly Camp Quest)

CDRC Transition Program

Research projectsJoin 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

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.

Previous research projectsConstraint Induced Movement TherapyThe impact of yoga on a child with motor

coordination difficultiesExecutive function in children with Down

SyndromeComparison of grasping and visual-motor

integration scores on the PDMS-2 in children with Down syndrome

Use of Kangaroo Care in the NICU

More details…Starts in late August or early September10-month or 12-monthApplications due by end of FebruaryInterviews by mid-March, decision by end of

MarchModest stipend available (~$17,5000)

LEND Trainees in action

Questions?