Project ECHO: Autism Primary Care Series

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Registration Full

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Registration for the series beginning July 14, 2025 is full.

If you would like to be contacted when the next series is scheduled, please join our contact list.

For additional questions, email us at ProjectECHO@NationwideChildrens.org.

ECHO Autism: Primary Care bridges gaps between primary care, behavioral health and community health care specialists by sharing best practices with providers who treat patients with autism. This series connects participants with developmental and behavioral pediatricians, psychologists and other health care professionals.

Through didactic sessions and case-based learning, participants will develop skills and knowledge for children at risk for or diagnosed with autism. Participants will gain insights into common medical concerns and co-occurring conditions associated with autism spectrum disorder.

Join the series as we build knowledge and confidence of primary care providers, ultimately improving care quality for individuals with autism.

Participant Benefits

  • Mentoring and collaboration with interdisciplinary specialists
  • Case-based learning

Participant Expectations

To make the most of your ECHO experience, we encourage participants to:

  • Regularly attend sessions
  • Keep your camera on for the duration of the session
  • Submit a case to present to the group
  • Actively participate in discussions by sharing knowledge, experiences, resources and recommendations
  • Complete online pre- and post- surveys

Who Can Participate

Any health care professional who wants to engage around a topic, share their experience and learn from their peers can attend ECHO sessions.

This series specifically targets:

  • Pediatric Primary Care Providers (MD, DO, PA, NP)
  • Medical Specialists (Gastroenterology, Neurology, Psychiatry, etc.)
  • Psychologists
  • Integrated Behavioral Health Clinicians
  • Speech Language Pathologists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Audiologists
  • Social Workers
  • Other professionals who work with patients in this population

Sample Topics

  • Autism basics
  • Management of autism and Co-occurring Conditions (example: anxiety, ADHD, and irritability)
  • Challenging behavior strategies
  • Parent support
  • Medical considerations

Future Series

If you would like to be contacted when the next series is scheduled, please join our contact list.

ECHO Autism: Primary Care series is made possible in partnership with the Autism Care Network.

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