Here’s an idea! Select an activity that you enjoy and carve out a window of time in your day to do it. When you do this, you are allowing yourself to slow down and check in on yourself. Once you are done, you will feel refreshed! Now you are ready to continue with your day. What is this practice? It’s called self-care! It is a simple thing to do daily, and it will provide benefits on many levels. However, reality is that we live in a competitive world that forces us to constantly keep busy. We have turned a simple practice into an overly complicated thing. In truth, it’s incredibly easy to master the practice of self-care. A great way to get started on your self-care journey is by listening to this episode of Autism Conversations, as we speak with three guests on how they maintain a regular practice of self-care in an overly busy culture. Let’s begin!

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We are proud to share this podcast with you, as it provides insight into the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Program for the state of New Mexico. The conversation focuses on how this program has expanded trainees’ knowledge and experience regarding public policy, legislative advocacy and so much more even beyond graduation. The shared purpose of graduates is to continue to make a valuable advancement in advocacy. This podcast essentially highlights how graduates of the LEND Program go on to make a difference in their community. If you are interested in participating in this life-changing program and you live outside of New Mexico, there are 60 LEND programs in the United States. We encourage you to seek a LEND program near you!

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New Mexico LEND Flyer

During this conversation, you will learn about the foundation and history of the New Mexico Access to Behavioral Health for Children Program (NM-ABC). In 2004, it was recognized that there was a massive shortage of pediatric mental healthcare specialists in the country and, specifically, the State of New Mexico. The staff of NM-ABC has been incredibly effective in making a difference. The discussion includes how the NM-ABC staff offers consultations, training and resources, which connect primary care providers with specialists that are experts in the field of mental healthcare. There are 49 of these state programs, two tribal nation programs, five U.S. territory programs and one in Canada. Our hope is that pediatricians from all over the world are able to connect with their own version of this network of Pediatric Mental Healthcare access programs. We are confident that you will agree that your mental health is just as important as your physical health.

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NM-ABC Consultation Service Flyer

NM-ABC Training and Professional Development Flyer