Training

Training

Training Opportunities

The Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at UAB provides training at many levels, including:

  • Faculty-taught undergraduate and graduate courses at UAB
  • Pre-service clinical training (e.g., LEND interdisciplinary training program, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics rotation for medical students and residents, graduate practicum placements, shadowing experiences for high school and undergraduate students)
  • In-service training for practicing professionals (e.g., Project ECHO Autism, LEND fellowships, tele-mentoring for screening and diagnosis in Early Intervention and Children’s
  • Rehabilitation Services, observation and individual training plans for practicing professionals)
  • Community presentations (e.g., caregiver groups, RAN Community Education Workshops, civic organizations, schools)
  • Continuing education events (e.g., Simpson-Ramsey Neurodevelopment Symposium, Alabama Autism Conference, webinars)
  • Advocacy training (e.g., PIPA)
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Training Information

For general information regarding training opportunities, complete our contact form.

Trainee Application

For discipline-specific training information, contact the following discipline coordinators:

AUDIOLOGY

Julie Woodruff, AuD

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SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Kristie Ford, MS, CCC-SLP

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SOCIAL WORK

Teresa Teer, LICSW

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PSYCHOLOGY

Sarah O’Kelley, Ph.D.

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Katy Smith, OTD, OTR/L

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NURSING

Jennifer Kimbrell, CRNP/CPNP-PC, MSN

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MEDICINE/PEDIATRICS

Justin Schwartz, MD

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DENTISTRY

Steven Mitchell, DMD

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PUBLIC HEALTH

Anne Brisendine, DrPH, CHES

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FAMILY

Linda Russo, MAE, MSHQS

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SELF-ADVOCACY

Phillip Crain, MPA

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NUTRITION

Aida Miles, EdD, MMSc, RDN, LD, CSP, FAND

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Research Partners

Civitan Autism and related Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research (CANDR)

Center for Engagement in Disability Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

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