Occupational Therapy and Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND): Developing Leaders and Enhancing Participation

Interprofessional education and practice are key components within contemporary practice to address the complex issues associated with neurodevelopmental disabilities. To reach reduced costs, improved health costs, and better client satisfaction, practitioners must be prepared to contribute to interprofessional care teams (Earnest & Brandt, 2014). Occupational therapy practitioners have the knowledge and skills to be key contributors within these interprofessional teams because of their