The University of Arizona Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (ArizonaLEND) is a leadership training program that prepares the next generation of policy makers, faculty, clinicians and researchers to lead the maternal and child health workforce.
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Jeremy Legaspi, ArizonaLEND Alum, Works to Engage AAC Users in Building a Wider Community
Speech-Language pathologists Jeremy Legaspi (ArizonaLEND Alum 2021-2022) and Wylanta Jones recently created Camp Connect, a camp designed for young people who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices.
Gabriela Enríquez Hernández, ArizonaLEND Alum, Shares Her Research on Acceptability of Behavioral Treatment Among Hispanic Families in Southern Arizona
ArizonaLEND Alum (2022-2023), Gabriela Enríquez Hernández, has been doing incredible work in Southern Arizona with Hispanic families whose children have behavioral health needs. Her current research is looking at the treatment acceptability of applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment strategies among Hispanic families.
Dan Combs helps young Down syndrome patients get good ZZZs
Assistant professor and ArizonaLEND Alum (20212-2013) focuses on improving sleep as the first step toward a better quality of life for his patients and their families.