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ECHO Programs

Knowledge sharing is done in safe spaces of kindness, open communication and collaboration in order to establish trusting relationships and simultaneously support and empower partners who represent and serve underserved communities.

ECHO Autism WA orange cohort

The ECHO Autism Orange Cohort is designed for medical and psychiatric providers who are new to the Center of Excellence (COE) system and diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

It focuses on introducing these providers to the COE system, guiding them in diagnosing ASD, and assisting them in navigating access to relevant resources. The program also supports decision-making related to treatment options.

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ECHO Autism WA Purple Cohort

​The Purple Cohort of ECHO Autism Washington focuses on complex autism spectrum disorder (ASD) cases, particularly those involving co-occurring conditions.

It emphasizes decision-making related to treatments and resources, including medication management. The program is designed for medical and psychiatric providers with a Center of Excellence (COE) designation who serve children with Medicaid/Apple Health Insurance. ​

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ECHO Complex Behavior

ECHO Complex Behavior empowers professionals and community stakeholders to support individuals with complex behaviors and dynamic support needs. 

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ECHO IDD Wraparound

ECHO IDD Wraparound is a recurring telehealth program designed to provide training and support to Washington State’s community behavioral health practitioners who work with children and young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health needs.

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Psychiatric Care

​The ECHO IDD Psychiatric Care program is a free, monthly telehealth initiative designed to support Washington State providers managing the psychiatric care of youth and young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health needs.

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Echo idd resources

Our ECHO IDD Resources program is a monthly telehealth initiative that provides evidence-based resources and information to professionals who support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 

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Our Events

Upcoming Sessions

Orange Cohort
ECHO Autism Orange Cohort
Medical and psychiatric providers who have a Center of Excellence (COE) provider designation and serve children with Medicaid/Apple Health Insurance.
Who Should Join?
March 18, 2026
Orange Cohort
ECHO Autism Orange Cohort
Medical and psychiatric providers who have a Center of Excellence (COE) provider designation and serve children with Medicaid/Apple Health Insurance.
Who Should Join?
April 1, 2026
Orange Cohort
ECHO Autism Orange Cohort
Medical and psychiatric providers who have a Center of Excellence (COE) provider designation and serve children with Medicaid/Apple Health Insurance.
Who Should Join?
April 15, 2026
Purple Cohort
ECHO Autism WA Purple Cohort
For WA providers diagnosing autism in young children: identify ASD, manage care, refer for ABA, and navigate behavior, communication, and early intervention.
Who Should Join?
March 25, 2026
Purple Cohort
ECHO Autism WA Purple Cohort
For WA providers diagnosing autism in young children: identify ASD, manage care, refer for ABA, and navigate behavior, communication, and early intervention.
Who Should Join?
April 22, 2026
Purple Cohort
ECHO Autism WA Purple Cohort
For WA providers diagnosing autism in young children: identify ASD, manage care, refer for ABA, and navigate behavior, communication, and early intervention.
Who Should Join?
IDD, ASD, and behavioral health
ECHO IDD Wraparound
All community behavioral health practitioners supporting and working with children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) (including those on the autism spectrum (ASD) and behavioral health needs.
Who Should Join?
March 11, 2026
IDD, ASD, and behavioral health
ECHO IDD Wraparound
All community behavioral health practitioners supporting and working with children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) (including those on the autism spectrum (ASD) and behavioral health needs.
Who Should Join?
March 25, 2026
IDD, ASD, and behavioral health
ECHO IDD Wraparound
All community behavioral health practitioners supporting and working with children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) (including those on the autism spectrum (ASD) and behavioral health needs.
Who Should Join?
April 8, 2026
DD, ASD, and behavioral health
ECHO IDD Psychiatric Care
Primary care providers, psychiatrists, Psych ARNPs, PA-Cs, NDs who are already enrolled with a Managed Care Organization (MCO) or considering enrollment with an MCO.
Who Should Join?
April 1, 2026
DD, ASD, and behavioral health
ECHO IDD Psychiatric Care
Primary care providers, psychiatrists, Psych ARNPs, PA-Cs, NDs who are already enrolled with a Managed Care Organization (MCO) or considering enrollment with an MCO.
Who Should Join?
DD, ASD, and behavioral health
ECHO IDD Psychiatric Care
Primary care providers, psychiatrists, Psych ARNPs, PA-Cs, NDs who are already enrolled with a Managed Care Organization (MCO) or considering enrollment with an MCO.
Who Should Join?
Caring for those with IDD and/or Autism
ECHO IDD Resources
The program is open to care coordinators, social workers, clinical supervisors, case managers, advocates, healthcare workers, clinicians, and others serving in a professional capacity for the ASD and I/DD community.
Who Should Join?
March 18, 2026
Caring for those with IDD and/or Autism
ECHO IDD Resources
The program is open to care coordinators, social workers, clinical supervisors, case managers, advocates, healthcare workers, clinicians, and others serving in a professional capacity for the ASD and I/DD community.
Who Should Join?
April 15, 2026
Caring for those with IDD and/or Autism
ECHO IDD Resources
The program is open to care coordinators, social workers, clinical supervisors, case managers, advocates, healthcare workers, clinicians, and others serving in a professional capacity for the ASD and I/DD community.
Who Should Join?
Managing Complex Cases
ECHO Complex Behavior
ECHO Complex Behavior utilizes the Project ECHO approach to address complex medical and psychiatric needs in our communities.
Who Should Join?
March 16, 2026
Managing Complex Cases
ECHO Complex Behavior
ECHO Complex Behavior utilizes the Project ECHO approach to address complex medical and psychiatric needs in our communities.
Who Should Join?
April 6, 2026
Managing Complex Cases
ECHO Complex Behavior
ECHO Complex Behavior utilizes the Project ECHO approach complex behaviors that routinely inhibit daily activities and which current ABA services are inadequate
Who Should Join?
April 20, 2026

Who We Work With

Our Partners

This program is a partnership between Washington State’s Health Care Authority and the UW LEND Program. The program’s interdisciplinary resource team includes experts from the University of Washington (UW) and other organizations across Washington state. 

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Questions

If you have any questions or need more information, our team is here to help—feel free to reach out!

Autism care training for providers through expert-led telementoring.

Advanced autism care training for providers managing complex cases.

Utilize the innovative ECHO hub and spokes learning model to telementor clinicians.

Telementoring for providers supporting youth with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Providing support and training in diagnostic assessment and psychopharmacology.

Be qualified to diagnose autism and write a prescription for Applied Behavioral Analysis.

telehealth to coordinate multidisciplinary care for medical, psychiatric, and behavioral needs.

Join us in transforming healthcare for underserved populations. 

We provide training, consultation, and partnership with community providers.

Connects professionals dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.

WAINCLUDE provides education and training within a growing community of champions.

Upcoming Events

IDD, ASD, and behavioral health
ECHO IDD Wraparound
Managing Complex Cases
ECHO Complex Behavior
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Autism care training for providers through expert-led telementoring.

Advanced autism care training for providers managing complex cases.

Utilize the innovative ECHO hub and spokes learning model to telementor clinicians.

Telementoring for providers supporting youth with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Providing support and training in diagnostic assessment and psychopharmacology.

Be qualified to diagnose autism and write a prescription for Applied Behavioral Analysis.

Upcoming Events

IDD, ASD, and behavioral health
ECHO IDD Wraparound
Managing Complex Cases
ECHO Complex Behavior

Join us in transforming healthcare for underserved populations. 

Join us in transforming healthcare for underserved XXX TBD. 

Connects professionals dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.

WAINCLUDE provides education and training within a growing community of champions.