Vermont Interdisciplinary Leadership Education for Health Professionals (VT-ILEHP) Program Traineeships/Fellowships Available for 2013-2014 www.uvm.

edu/~vtilehp VT-ILEHP is a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program. LEND programs provide long-term, graduate level interdisciplinary training as well as interdisciplinary services and care. The purpose of the LEND training program is to improve the health of infants, children, and adolescents with disabilities. This is accomplished by preparing trainees from diverse professional disciplines to assume leadership roles in their respective fields and by insuring high levels of interdisciplinary clinical competence. There are currently 43 LEND programs in 37 states. Collectively, they form a national network that shares information and resources and maximizes their impact. They work together to address national issues of importance to children with special health care needs and their families, exchange best practices and develop shared products. They also come together regionally to address specific issues and concerns. While each LEND program is unique, with its own focus and expertise, they all provide interdisciplinary training, have faculty and trainees in a wide range of disciplines, and include parents or family members as paid program participants. They also share the following objectives: 1. advancing the knowledge and skills of all child health professionals to improve health care delivery systems for children with developmental disabilities; 2. providing high-quality interdisciplinary education that emphasizes the integration of services from state and local agencies and organizations, private providers, and communities; 3. providing health professionals with skills that foster community-based partnerships; and 4. promoting innovative practices to enhance cultural competency, family-centered care, and interdisciplinary partnerships. Accessed at http://www.aucd.org/template/page.cfm?id=473 Vermont Interdisciplinary Leadership Education for Health Professionals Program www.uvm.edu/~vtilehp The VT-ILEHP program prepares leaders to address the challenges impacting families, providers, and systems of care for children with neurodevelopment disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. Trainees (graduate students) and fellows (community professionals) are recruited from all health disciplines, special education, and family members of children with disabilities. Stipends based on NIH fellowship rates are provided for 300 hours of training described below. The curriculum, designed in collaboration with state leaders in Vermont Department of Education, Agency of Human Services, and Children with Special Health Care Needs, includes a Core Leadership Curriculum with three clinical focus areas: Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NDD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and Medical Home (MH).

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VT-ILEHP Core Leadership Curriculum - required for all long term trainee/fellows (T/Fs). Orientation: Introduction to MCH & LEND vision & networks; self-assessment & focused training on required technology. Graduate Seminars: Interdisciplinary Seminar in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, I (Fall) & II (Spring), Autism (Spring) 3 credits each, T/F take 6 credits Research Practicum: Skill building in critical appraisal of research enabling evidence based practice. Leadership Discussions: Interdisciplinary faculty, T/Fs meet monthly as a learning community to discuss clinical, leadership, and/or systems issues. Family Connection: A guided interview with a family focused on understanding the family experience of raising a child with special needs Legislative & Policy Training: Knowledge and skill building on legislative process and advocacy with a day at the state house & visits to US Congress members local offices Technical Assistance: Provided to former and/or current T/F on leadership challenges Leadership Goal Plan: T/Fs create and implement plan focused on their post-LEND training leadership goal. Interdisciplinary faculty provides guidance and support. Mentorship meetings: Group mentorship with core faculty to guide T/F through LEND training & engage in a reflective process focused on their leadership goals. Disability Policy Seminar: 3 days in Washington DC focused on policy and current legislative issues culminating in a visit to meet with legislators on Capitol Hill (optional). Required Clinical Focus Curriculum In addition to the above curriculum, T/F must also complete the following practicum in one clinical focus area: Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Community-Based Consultation & Intervention Tools Training Autism Spectrum Disorders Medical Home (in development) (piloted in 2012-2013) Care Coordination internship Collaboration with Community Health team Attend Annual Blueprint Conference

ASD Differential Diagnosis training & Tools Training Joint Attention Parent Training Evidence-Based Intervention Practicum (VB-MAPP, FBA) Community Training on ASD intervention

For more information on VT-ILEHP, or if interested in applying for a fellowship, please contact our Program Coordinator, Kerstin Hanson at khanson@uvm.edu. Also review our web site at www.uvm.edu/~vtile

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