RCDC Fellowship Accepting Applications from Self Advocates

Founded in 1970, the Riley Child Development Center (RCDC) has served Indiana’s
children and their families for more than 40 years. The RCDC provides interdisciplinary
diagnosis, treatment and follow up of children from infancy to adulthood that have known or
suspected developmental delays, behavior and/or learning problems and stressful life
situations. The center is located at Riley Hospital for Children, and is a program of the IU
School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics.

The RCDC is part of a national network of training programs that provide intensive
interdisciplinary assessment services funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau.
The center’s mission is to support the independence, productivity and integration into the
community of all citizens across the lifespan with neuro-developmental and related
disabilities.

Who is eligible for Training at the RCDC?

The RCDC offers practicum, internship; fellowship training for the students in the
following disciplines:
Audiology Nutrition
Child Psychiatry Occupational Therapy
Pediatric Dentistry Physical Therapy
Family Leadership Pediatrics
Health Administration Pediatric Neurology
Law & Ethics Psychology
Medical Genetics Social Work
Nursing Special Education
Speech / Language Pathology

About the Training

Trainees dedicate at least 300 hours within a 12-month period to a combination of learning,
research and leadership experience as related to children and youth who have
neurodevelopmental disabilities including Autism. Trainees attend monthly Leadership
Didactic Sessions during the academic year (August – April) on topics such as typical and
atypical child development. Beyond the didactic sessions, we have significant flexibility
around days or the weeks trainees meet those hours and the commitment. Some portion
of the hours can be fulfilled offsite. A small stipend is available for trainees in an effort to
support the commitment. Trainees, in partnership with their supervisor, develop an
individualized training plan with goals related to: clinical services (assessment, diagnosis, &
intervention), advocacy and public policy, research methods, and use of technology.

How to Apply

An application packet can be requested by contacting:
Sandi Owens
slowens@iupui.edu
Riley Child Development Center
705 Riley Hospital Drive, Room 5837
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5225
317-944- 8167

Completed applications are reviewed by the Interdisciplinary Team. Candidates may be
contacted for an interview to discuss specific learning goals and possible match with the
RCDC Training Program.

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