Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service

The Pediatric Residency Training Program on Children with Disabilities and their Families originally stemmed from a longitudinal rotation on disabilities funded by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of Education. The goal of this three year project was to train and inform pediatric residents of relevant issues in the development and provision of services to children with disabilities and special health care needs. Within each module, the residents participated in different practicum experiences that enhanced their awareness and ways of interacting with children with disabilities and their families, as well as the systems with which they are involved.

• A training curriculum was developed and implemented.
• The following training materials were developed: Orientation Manual, Family Centered Care, Early Intervention, Special Education, Team Based Service Models and Advocacy and the Legislative Process
• Ninety-two residents completed the training.

• Orientation Manual to the Three-Year Residency Training Curriculum

Team Based Services

• Performance Rating by Family: An Interview About Experiences with Various Disciplines and Team Process
• Performance Rating by Preceptor: Observation of an Individual Assessment or Intervention
• Performance Rating by Preceptor: Observation of Team Meeting in Early Intervention or Special Education in an Elementary, Middle, or High School
• Performance Rating by Preceptor: Participation in a Team Meeting for Specialty Clinic
• Pre-Post Test: Team Based Service Models
• Resident Self Evaluation: Observation of an Individual Assessment or Intervention
• Resident Self Evaluation: Participation in a Team Meeting
• Resident Self Evaluation: Interview a Family About Experiences with Various Disciplines and Team Process
• Satisfaction with Module Presentation: Team Based Service Models
• Satisfaction with Session Presentation: Team Based Service Models

Advocacy and Legislative Process

• Performance Rating by Preceptor: Advocacy and Responsibility and the Legislative Process Didactic Session
• Pre-Post Test: Advocacy and Responsibility and the Legislative Process Module
• Resident Self Evaluation: NICU Follow-Up Clinic Visit
• Satisfaction with Session Presentation: Advocacy and Responsibility and the Legislative Process