The Autism Consortium of Texas Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (ACT LEND) Program seeks to train graduate students, family members, and self-advocates in culturally informed diagnosis, support, and advocacy for children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities throughout the Capital Region and Central Texas.
The 9-month training opportunity includes coursework, seminars, research and presentation opportunities, mentorship, hands-on experiences in clinical or community-based settings. Stipends are available for long-term trainees.
If you have further questions, please contact ACT LEND Director, Dr. Sandy Magaña or Senior Administrative Program Coordinator, Caroline Lewin at: ACTLend@utexas.edu
2026-27 ACT LEND Cohort
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Ricardo Bentin
Family Member -
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Summer Knowles
Physical Therapy -
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Stephanie Soderborg
Speech-Language Pathology -
Avery Spyers
School Psychology -
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Cindy Utama
Educational Psychology -
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