Academic Training
Fellowships
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND)
The LEND Fellowship offers specialized training for individuals planning careers in maternal and child health. JFK’s CoLEND (Colorado Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) Program emphasizes Autism Spectrum Disorders and focuses upon leadership skills and advanced interdisciplinary clinical preparation. Full-time Trainees/Fellows will engage in a 12-month program (usually beginning in September) of academic, clinical, and community experiences in evaluation, diagnosis, and development and provision of evidence-based interventions to children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities. Leadership, cultural competence, and family-centered skills will be strengthened. Part-time participation may be considered.
- Key Concepts in Pediatric Developmental Disabilities (4 credit hours)
- Leadership Dialogues (4 credit hours)
- Screening and Assessment for Children with (3 credit hours)
- Intervention for Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities (3 credit hours)
- Practicum (variable credit hours depending on placement)
Qualifications:
Must be at the post-doctoral level and have achieved the education and experience levels required of their profession. Appropriate disciplines include: Medicine, Pediatrics, Child Psychiatry, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, and Speech & Language Pathology. Fellowships for other disciplines may be arranged. Opportunities are also available for parents of children with developmental disabilities and for youth consumers with disabilities.
Stipends:
Trainee/Fellow support is available, commensurate with discipline and experience.
LEND Application
LEND Application (Physical Therapy only) Application will be available January 1, 2013. Click here for more information about the Pediatric PT Clinical Residency Program.
Questions can be directed to:
Dina Johnson
Training Coordinator
JFK Partners
13121 E. 17th Ave., C234
Denver, CO 80262
303-724-7673
303-724-7664 (fax)
dina.johnson@ucdenver.edu
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Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship (SLPCF)
Trainees/Fellows will engage in a 9 to 12-month program of academic, clinical, and community experiences in evaluation, diagnosis, and development and provision of evidence-based interventions to children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities. Professional experience includes direct patient contact, consultations, record keeping, and other duties relevant to clinical work. Clinical experiences include working with individuals with disabilities and their families as part of transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams in both center and community settings. Although there is a strong focus on Autism, transdisciplinary early intervention services for young children birth to 3 with developmental disabilities also are an emphasis for this fellowship. Fellows are expected to work under the guidance and mentorship of an interprofessional group of students, faculty, and clinicians. Graduate courses are required for all trainees and fellows in the program.
- Key Concepts in Pediatric Developmental Disabilities (4 credit hours)
- Leadership Dialogues (4 credit hours)
- Screening and Assessment for Children with (3 credit hours)
- Early Intervention for Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities (3 credit hours)
- Practicum (variable credit hours depending on placement)
Graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology and an individual seeking supervised professional clinical experience required to obtain the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
A complete application should include the following:
- The application form
- A cover letter that includes information about why you are applying
- A resume or curriculum vitae
- Two letters of reference from professionals with whom you have worked academically and/or clinically
Interviews will be conducted with each applicant.
Stipend:
A stipend and health insurance will be available for each participant. Graduate tuition and fee waivers for the graduate course work is available for Colorado residents.
For More Information:
Renee Charlifue-Smith, MA, CCC-SLP
JFK Partners
Speech-Language Pathology Discipline Director
13121 E. 17th Ave., C234
Denver, CO 80262
303-724-7632
303-724-7662 (fax)
Renee.charlifue-smith@ucdenver.edu
