Indiana LEND at IU School of Medicine

06/11/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Asna Asrar for completing her fellowship in Developmental-
Behavioral Pediatrics with the Indiana LEND/IU School of Medicine!

05/01/2025

A new blog post from our own Dr. Beechler!

Advice from a DBP on communicating with your children.

03/21/2025

Early Childhood Transition Workshop: From Part C to Part B: Supporting Smooth Transitions from First Steps to Preschool. This free event for service coordinators, preschool coordinators, early childhood educators, and families will enhance collaboration and best practices for successful transitions. It is available at four different times, April 22-30. For more information please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/ecc/news-and-events/index.html

03/19/2025

Sharing our latest blog posting:

An article, written by an expert in Infant & Toddler Mental Health, discussing a "slow to warm temperament" and anxiety in toddlers, and ways to help support them.

02/13/2025

Camp Riley applications are now live!

Camp Riley has been offering camps for children with physical and cognitive diagnoses since 1955. Funded by Riley Children's Foundation and supported by Riley Hospital for Children, Camp Riley provides a barrier-free environment that empowers each of our campers.

01/31/2025

Families, please consider participating in this opportunity to set goals that are important to you!

We believe that transforming systems relies on open communication and active involvement. Your experiences and insights are essential in shaping a five-year plan that emphasizes family-centered care. Join state agency leaders and community partners for one or both days focused on collaboration and setting goals together.

More information about the event and to Register: https://forms.gle/2V6QEUXQR9DYjEVa7

Learn more about the Blueprint for Change: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/focus-areas/children-youth-special-health-care-needs-cyshcn/blueprint-change

01/16/2025

Please share these resources for those with disabilities affected by the recent wildfires.

https://www.aucd.org/news/emergency-resources-for-people-with-disabilities-in-la

12/20/2024

The Arc of Indiana is collecting people's Medicaid stories to help show the state legislature the importance of Medicaid and what Medicaid really does in people's lives. Please consider sharing your story with them.

Help preserve and improve Medicaid and Medicaid Waivers November 20, 2024 Medicaid Health Services & Medicaid Waiver Feedback Form We Need Your Help! Medicaid Waivers and Medicaid—the lifeline for millions with disabilities—face critical threats at the state and federal level. We know that Medic...

12/04/2024

We celebrate that our former trainee (now faculty) Dr. Ann Marie Martin, was awarded the AUCD Council on Research and Evaluation's Trainee Research Award at their annual conference in November. We are so proud of all the great research and work she is doing!

11/22/2024

11/21/2024

Damar Services Inc.'s Sensory Snow Day on Dec. 7 is a free sensory-friendly holiday event in Decatur Township.

09/20/2024

Drs. Rebecca McNally Keehn and Brandon Keehn presented at the IN CTSI Annual Meeting on their early autism evaluation research.