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In a video appearance for the United Nations Autism Awareness Event, 18-year-old autism advocate Siena Castellon brought to light the stunning gender gap affecting the pediatric autism diagnosis process. Experts acknowledge four boys to every one girl are being diagnosed…
“When I was very young, most of my childhood heroes wore capes, flew through the air, or picked up buildings with one arm. They were spectacular and got a lot of attention. But as I grew, my heroes changed, so…
When Patrina Dixon was growing up, it wasn’t unusual for people to call her “weird”. Her family made jokes that she was “kind of slow” or would yell “take your time, Trina!” But coming up in a Black community almost…
Many families and health professionals know that when it comes to autism spectrum disorder, behavior is such an important topic to understand. That’s why ECHO Autism got together in this February’s webinar to discuss Behavioral Solutions. Joining Dr. Kristin Sohl…
This past January, the University of New Mexico Center for Development and Disabilities hosted an “Autism Imagine Training Series,” a statewide conference featuring keynote speakers who discuss anything and everything related to autism. Joining the panel was ECHO Autism’s Executive…
In December of 2019, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated their guidelines for the diagnosis of autism for the first time in over a decade. Less than thirty years ago, research showed the prevalence of autism could be as little as…
Many individuals with autism have common co-occurring conditions such as gastrointestinal (tummy) trouble, sleep problems, seizures, dental issues and more. That’s why the ECHO Autism: Primary Care Hub Team got together to discuss conditions as they relate to autism spectrum…
Families often face long wait times and challenges to get their children not only an autism diagnosis, but services and care throughout an individual’s whole life. But what about when race is involved? Research has shown us that Black, Indigenous,…
The number of parents concerned their child has autism continues to grow. This increase is causing long waitlists for autism evaluations, leaving families hanging in the balance wondering “is it autism?” Accessing autism-specific expertise can pose a great challenge at answering…
This special documentary features Project ECHO, one of the most innovative and far-reaching health initiatives on our planet. Project ECHO began In 2003 at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, developed to meet the challenge of an epidemic…
The ECHO Autism program is expanding! Ummeed Child Development Center is now offering ECHO Autism online training for physicians who want to improve their understanding of autism. The focus of these sessions will include early identification, treatment decisions, and dealing…
ECHO Autism is pushing for more resources to be available for people with autism in rural Missouri. Many experts came together for the ECHO Autism Thought Leader Summit on Mental Health & Autism to discuss how communities, including those in…
