ECHO IDD Programs Registration
ECHO IDD Wraparound
Frequency:2nd & 4th Wednesdays of Each Month, 8:30am – 10:00am
Who:
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.
Focus:
Discussion of topics related to IDD, ASD, and behavioral health including introduction to autism, introduction to evaluation and diagnosis, accessing available resources, behavioral interventions, depression, and anxiety, and caring for yourself when caring for others.
ECHO IDD - Resources & Resource Navigation
Frequency:3rd Wednesdays of Each Month, 8:30am – 10:00am (no sessions January - March 2024; start again April 17)
Who:
Family advocates, care coordinators, case managers, resource navigators, Health Care Workers, parent and self-advocates, clinicians, and any other professionals who support the IDD/ASD population and seek to gain deeper understanding and knowledge of IDD/ASD resources, services, information, and supports. These are individuals who are going to use this information to support parents, caregivers, and individuals with IDD/ASD as they navigate the complex maze that often accompanies an IDD/ASD diagnosis.
Focus:
Discussion of resources, services, supports, and information related to individuals with IDD/ASD diagnosis, ages 0 through the lifespan. Topics include what to do while waiting for an evaluation, getting started following a diagnosis, understanding and navigating early intervention services, Developmental Disabilities Administration, state and federal resources, commonly recommended therapies, mental health services, resources for challenging behaviors, managing crisis, and other vital supports for parents, caregivers, families, and individuals with IDD/ASD.
ECHO IDD - Psychiatric Care
Frequency:1st Wednesdays of Each Month, 8:30am – 10:00am
Who:
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.
Focus:
Support and advanced training in diagnostic assessment and psychopharmacology to increase confidence in treating the co-occurring mental health conditions in IDD youth and young adults. Learn how to apply evidence-based treatments for common co-occurring behavioral health conditions. Join a network of providers from Washington State managing the psychiatric care of youth and young adults with IDD and behavioral health needs and learning together to advance health equity and social justice.
ECHO Autism Washington Programs Registration
ECHO Autism WA - Orange Cohort
Frequency:1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 11:30am – 1:00pm (No sessions in July and August)
Who:
Medical and psychiatric providers who have a Center of Excellence (COE) provider designation and serve children with Medicaid/Apple Health Insurance.
Focus:Younger children with autism
Lifespan Cases with autism
Co-occurring conditions
Decision making related to treatments and resources including medication management
ECHO Autism WA - Purple Cohort
Frequency:4th Wednesdays 12 – 1:00pm (no sessions in July and August)
Who:
Medical and psychiatric providers who have a Center of Excellence (COE) provider designation and serve children with Medicaid/Apple Health Insurance.
Focus:
Lifespan Cases with autism
Co-occurring conditions
Decision making related to treatments and resources including medication management
Center of Excellence
Frequency:At least twice a year. Next live virtual training Friday, September 13, 2024. (View Upcoming Session On The Center of Excellence Program Page)
Who:
The HCA determines which primary care and other clinicians can become COEs. Currently the list includes medical physicians working in primary care, specialty physicians, clinical psychologists, ARNPs and pediatric naturopaths.
Focus:
To increase the number of qualified clinicians (COEs) across Washington State who can appropriately diagnose children and youth with autism.
