WHAT IS PROJECT ECHO?
Project ECHO is a virtual community of practice that was designed to reduce healthcare disparities for under-served and remote communities. A community of practice is a group of people who come together around a common goal to learn. Through an “all teach, all learn” model, Project ECHO uses case-based learning to support group discussions. Both participants and the interdisciplinary hub of experts, including self-advocates and family advocates, guide discussion and provide mentorship. The goal of ECHO is to increase the confidence of community practitioners and support them in delivering best-in-practice care to their communities.
WHY IT MATTERS TO MY LEARNING
It is an example of an evidence-based practice for building clinical and care capacity in under-served and remote communities and is a proven tool for system change and greater health equity. It is growing in popularity nationally and we want you to experience what ECHO programs are and why they matter.
MORE ABOUT PROJECT ECHO:
UW LEND TRAINING REQUIREMENT
UW LEND trainees must sign up to observe one ECHO session each quarter for a total of three ECHO sessions during the LEND year. You may attend more ECHO sessions if you like and all of the sessions are conducted over Zoom. If you cannot join a session live you may request access to view a prerecorded session. (Note: recordings are only available for Washington INCLUDE Collaborative ECHO Programs).
Sign up for an ECHO session from the choices below.
There will be more options available in Winter and Spring Quarters.
Washington INCLUDE Collaborative ECHO Programs
ECHO Autism Washington: Orange Cohort
Supports community practitioners in the early diagnosis and management of autism spectrum disorders and where to refer patients for appropriate treatment. Focus is on younger children with autism, behavior and communication difficulties, and navigating access to early intervention and relevant resources. Link to additional information.
Time and Dates: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 11:30am – 1pm
ECHO Autism Washington: Purple Cohort
Supports community practitioners in the diagnosis and management of autism spectrum disorders and where to refer patients for appropriate treatment. Focus is on lifespan cases with autism, co-occurring conditions, decision making related to treatments and resources including medical management. Link to additional information.
Time and Dates: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 11:30am-1pm
ECHO IDD Wraparound
Supports community behavioral health practitioners who work with children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism and behavioral health needs. Focus on review and discussion of developmental disability evaluation and diagnosis, behavioral interventions, discussion of behavioral health such as depression and anxiety, and caring for yourself when caring for others. Link to additional information.
Time and Dates: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 8:30am-10:00am
ECHO IDD – Resources and Resource Navigation
Supports family advocates, care coordinators, case managers, resource navigators, self-advocates, and clinicians who seek to gain a deeper understanding and knowledge of IDD/ASD resources, services, information, and supports across the lifespan. Includes discussion of navigating early intervention, DDA, state and federal resources, mental health services, resources for challenging behavior, managing crisis, and more. Link to additional information.
Time and Dates: 3rd Wednesdays 8:30-10:00am
On-Time Autism Intervention ECHO Programs
On-Time Autism Intervention ECHO Programs
Early Autism Collaboration ECHO
Supports ABA providers and Early Support for Infants and Toddlers programs (ESIT) providers working with very young children ages 0-3 with autism to learn about serving this population. The goal to increase collaboration and share expertise across service delivery systems. Link to additional information.
Time and Dates: Bi-Monthly on Wednesdays 12pm – 1pm
Early Autism Navigation ECHO
Supports providers in Early Support for Infants and Toddlers programs (ESIT) to provide navigation and support resources for supporting families navigating autism diagnosis from first screening through diagnosis and therapy services. The goal is to increase knowledge and support around resources and navigation for providers serving families of very young children with autism. Link to additional information.
Time and Dates: Bi-Monthly on Thursdays 12:00pm-1pm
