26-27 Availability

ELECTIVE DESCRIPTION

This elective provides an opportunity to gain experience and familiarity with people with neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism spectrum disorder, and genetic conditions through a 4-month commitment for assessment training as part of our comprehensive assessment team (also involves presenting at our multidisciplinary case conference) or a 6-month commitment for treatment cases—group treatment and/or individual treatments. Caseload can be discussed and tailored to the needs of the trainee.

For more information and to sign up for this elective, contact Dr. Patricia Renno, PRenno@mednet.ucla.edu

DAY, TIME AND LOCATION:

Assessment Training: Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm

Optional (highly recommended) Multidisciplinary Case Discussion: Thursdays from 12pm to 1pm

Optional ADOS-2 Training: Every other Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 

Location: 300 Medical Plaza.

HOURS PER WEEK:

Assessment: 6 hours in total; 4-month rotation: 

Conduct assessment in the morning for one day on either Mon, Tue, or Wed, 10am-2 pm. Attend multidisciplinary team case conference on Thursday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for (1 hour) to present your case. 1 hour for report writing. 1 hour for supervision.

Group treatments include: 

(1) Teens with ASD coping skills group (16 sessions, 4-5:30 PM) 

(2) Parent Support Group: Education and Support Group for Parents of Children Recently Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (8 sessions, 4-5 PM)

(3) RUBI Parent Training Program 

Individual therapy is scheduled in the afternoon depending on availability of family, trainee, and supervisor. 

DURATION OF ELECTIVE: 4-month rotation

FACULTY AND STAFF:

Amanda Gulsrud, Ph.D. 

Nicole McDonald, Ph.D.

Patricia Renno, PhD 

Sara McCracken, PsD, BCBA

Medical Director: Benjamin Schneider, M.D.

SUPERVISION PROVIDED:

Method of Supervision: Direct Observation, Videotape and Case Presentation

Format: Individual and Group

Hours Per Week: 3-6 Hours per week depending on evaluation or therapy focus (1 hour of individual, 1 hour of group)

Days and Times: Flexible M-F 9 AM – 5 PM

Names of Supervisor(s): Patricia Renno, PhD, Nicole McDonald, PhD, Amanda Gulsrud, PhD, Sara McCracken, PsyD, BCBA