The Autism Consortium of Texas (ACT) LEND 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.
The 2023-24 ACT LEND Cohort
If you have further questions, please contact ACT LEND Director, Dr. Sandy Magaña or Senior Administrative Program Coordinator, Leslie Jackson at: ACTLend@utexas.edu
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Kiki Avilez
Discipline: Family -
Alexis Bacon-Yates
Discipline: Special Education -
Cameron Barnes
Discipline: Speech Language Pathology -
Janie Contreras
Discipline: School Psychology -
Brad Davis
Discipline: School Psychology -
Monique de Oliveira Sereno Duarte
Discipline: Social Work -
Scarlett Gardner
Discipline: School Psychology -
Irina Haack
Discipline: Nursing -
Kari Maddox
Discipline: Educational Psychology -
Aiden Morales
Discipline: Self-Advocate -
Aki Mori
Discipline: Social Work -
Sara Packard
Discipline: Audiology -
Kaelin Rubenzer
Discipline: Family -
Kayla Trites
Discipline: School Psychology