• LEND Trainee presenting poster at Ohio MCH Programs Poster Session on healthcare transition for adolescents and adults
  • LEND Trainee learning about switch access from Toy and Technology Library manager, Mary Jo Wendling
  • LEND Trainees with Former US Senator Tom Harkin
  • LEND SLP Trainee working with preschool-aged child using an iPad
  • Interdisciplinary LEND trainees presenting project results at the OSU Multiple Perspectives Conference
  • Group of LEND Trainees and faculty at the Disability Policy Seminar in Washington, D.C. holding up signs that say
  • LEND Genetic Counselling Trainee with research poster
  • LEND Trainees in classroom
  • Group of LEND trainee volunteers with comedian Josh Blue at the Nisonger 50th Anniversary Celebration
  • LEND Family and Nursing faculty members
  • LEND Social Work trainee presenting on pilot year of ACE program for OSU college students with Autism

Headshot of Ariel Miller, LEND trainee and occupational therapy fellow, wearing a T-shirt that says occupational therapyName: Ariel Miller 

 

Discipline: Occupational Therapy Fellow

 

Why did you apply to the OSU Nisonger LEND program?

The LEND program is a part of my fellowship that I am completing through Nationwide Children’s Hospital. I am thankful for this opportunity as I have been able to learn from the amazing faculty members and other LEND trainees, with all their unique perspectives.  

 

Being part of this program has been an incredible experience. I’ve enjoyed the hands-on clinical work as part of an interdisciplinary team, taking part in evaluations for children with diverse abilities. I’ve also had the opportunity to collaborate in a small group to develop and present educational materials for mothers, focusing on developmental milestones and home-based activities. Additionally, learning from experts in the field of neurodevelopmental disabilities has been invaluable. This program has truly enhanced my knowledge, skills, and compassion as a healthcare professional.

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The LEND project addresses the following goals:

  1. Provide interdisciplinary training to a wide range of graduate and post-graduate students, family members, and people with disabilities, and community members to improve the quality and capacity of health systems caring for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and their families.
  2. Develop trainees with advanced clinical skills including knowledge of evidence-based screening, evaluation, and interventions for individuals with autism and of developmental disabilities across the lifespan.
  3. To participate in applied research, continuing education, and consultation/technical assistance activities to increase public awareness and promote systems of care that improve the health and well-being of individuals with autism and of developmental disabilities and their families.
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