ECHO Autism:
Early Intervention
- ECHO Autism Flagship Program
- Overview
- Curriculum
- Hub Team
- CE Credit
Aim
Increase access to evidence-based autism focused early intervention for children on the autism spectrum from ages 3 to 8 years
What You Will Learn
Evidence-based intervention for young children on the autism spectrum
How You Will Learn
- Specific de-identified case guidance
- Convenient, interactive, web-based small group format
- All Teach, All Learn Model
Intended Audience
Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Early Interventionists, Special Educators
Topics for Learning and Discussion
- What is Autism?
- Picture Exchange Communication
- What is ABA?
- Communication: Inclusive Discussions with Families, Providers and Schools?
- Which is it? Behavior or Sensory?
- Fact or Fallacy: What is Evidence-Based Practice?
- Maximizing Educational Outcomes
Hub Team
Brittney Stevenson, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Program Co-lead
Michelle Dampf, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, Program Co-lead
Michelle Haynam, MS Ed.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Brett Moore, DO
Pediatrician & Lived Experience Expert
Brandy Dickey
Program CoordinatorSuccessful Completion
Successful completion of this activity, which includes participating in the educational offering, completing the self-assessment of learning, and completing the verification of attendance, allows the learner to satisfy the requirements.
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
The University of Missouri – Continuing Education for Health Professions is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Missouri – Continuing Education for Health Professions designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
The University of Missouri, Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology.
Part 1 of this course is approved for up to 0.75 ASHA CEUs at the intermediate level. Part 2 of this course is approved for up to 1.35 ASHA CEUs at the intermediate level. Attendees may only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
LPC, Social Work, Psychology, 50-minute hour CEs
The University of Missouri Continuing Education for Health Professions (CEHP) is part of an accredited university in the state of Missouri. As such, this program meets the requirements for Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychologists, and Social Workers with Missouri licenses. CEHP attests that this program contains 1.5 clock hours of instructional time. Licensed professionals measuring CE credit based on a 50-minute hour may claim up to 1.8 Contact Hours for full attendance at this program.
Relevant Financial Relationship Disclosures
Current ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education) rules state that participants in CE activities should be made aware of any relevant affiliation or financial interest in the previous 24 months that may affect the planning of an educational activity or a speaker’s presentation(s). Each planning committee member and speaker has been requested to complete a financial relationship reporting form for the ECHO Autism: Early Intervention.
Kristin Sohl, MD is on the clinical advisory board for Quadrant Biosciences.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. No other relevant financial relationships were identified for any member of the planning committee or any presenter of the program content.
Program Includes:
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Frequency:
2nd & 4th Mondays
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Time:
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm CT
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Duration:
September - May
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Sessions:
15
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Language:
English
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CME/CE Credit:
Yes
Planning Committee & Hub Team Financial Disclosures
Kristin Sohl, MD
ECHO Autism Communities
Executive Director & Planning Team
Financial Disclosure: Dr. Kristin Sohl is a salaried professor in Pediatrics at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Her research funding has included funding from the National Institute of Mental Health, the United States Department of Defense, the Missouri Department of Mental Health, Health Resource Service Administration, Cognoa, and Autism Speaks. She receives an honorarium for intermittent teaching about autism and use of technology to expand capacity. In the past, she received financial compensation for consulting as a clinical advisor with Quadrant Bioscience. Non-financial: In addition to her salaried faculty position, Dr Kristin Sohl volunteers her time to serve on the advisory boards of ParentLink, Profound Autism Alliance and chairs the AAP Subcommittee on Autism.
Michelle Dampf, MA CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist I Planning Team & Presenter
Disclosure: Financial – Is a salaried employee of the University of Missouri. She may reference her place of employment during her presentation. No relevant non-financial relationships exist.
Brittney Stevenson, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist I Planning Team & Presenter
Disclosure: Financial – Is a salaried employee of the University of Missouri. She may reference her place of employment during her presentation. No relevant non-financial relationships exist.
Brett Moore, DO
Family Advocate & Pediatrician I Planning Team & Presenter
Disclosure: Financial – Is a salaried employee of the University of Missouri. He may reference his place of employment during his presentation. No relevant non-financial relationships exist.
Michelle Haynam, MS Ed.
ECSE Teacher I Planning Team & Presenter
Disclosure: Financial – is a salaried employee of Columbia Public Schools & she may reference her place of employment during her presentation. No relevant non-financial relationships exist.
Jennifer DeLaporte, BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst I Planning Team & Presenter
Disclosure: Financial – is a salaried employee of Columbia Public Schools & she may reference her place of employment during her presentation. No relevant non-financial relationships exist.
