ECHO Autism:
Behavior Solutions in Hospitals
- ECHO Autism Flagship Program
- Overview
- Curriculum
- Hub Team
Aim
Improve access to safe and effective care for autistic people in acute medical/psychiatric settings
What You Will Learn
Behavior as communication, safety planning, de-escalation basics
How You Will Learn
- Specific de-identified case guidance
- Convenient, interactive, web-based small group format
- All Teach, All Learn Model
Intended Audience
Acute health care teams: nurses, physicians, social workers, child life specialists, security, etc.
Note
This ECHO Autism program operates as a closed cohort. Please complete the interest form for information about our next cohort.
Topics for Learning and Discussion
- Medical Conditions: Impact on Behavior
- Patient and Families as Partners
- Behavior Assessment: Pain vs Agitation
- Medication Management
- Communication Across Systems
- Beyond the Hospital Stay
ECHO AUTISM: BEHAVIOR SOLUTIONS IN HOSPITALS
Hub Team
Rena Sorensen, PhD
Clinical Psychologist, Program Lead
Kristin Koehn, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist
Alicia Brewer Curran, BS
Lived Experience Expert
Melinda Odum, LCSW
Resource Expert
Michael Hansen, BS
Program CoordinatorProgram Includes:
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Frequency:
Weekly
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Time:
1:15 - 2:45 pm CT
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Duration:
Oct 14, 2024 - Nov 18, 2024
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Sessions:
6
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Language:
English
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CME/CE Credit:
Yes
