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)
Training Information
For general information regarding training opportunities, complete our contact form.
For discipline-specific training information, contact the following discipline coordinators:
AUDIOLOGY
Julie Woodruff, AuD
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
Kristie Ford, MS, CCC-SLP
SOCIAL WORK
Teresa Teer, LICSW
PSYCHOLOGY
Sarah O’Kelley, Ph.D.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Katy Smith, OTD, OTR/L
NURSING
Jennifer Kimbrell, CRNP/CPNP-PC, MSN
MEDICINE/PEDIATRICS
Justin Schwartz, MD
DENTISTRY
Steven Mitchell, DMD
PUBLIC HEALTH
Anne Brisendine, DrPH, CHES
FAMILY
Linda Russo, MAE, MSHQS
SELF-ADVOCACY
Phillip Crain, MPA
NUTRITION
Aida Miles, EdD, MMSc, RDN, LD, CSP, FAND
Research Partners
Civitan Autism and related Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research (CANDR)
Center for Engagement in Disability Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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