Cincinnati Children’s project Echo programs

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) occurs when infants are prenatally exposed to substances, including opioids, during pregnancy, resulting in medical and long-term developmental complications. Supporting Children of the OPioid Epidemic (SCOPE) ECHO provides an efficient way for participants to learn and practice, by offering support and guidance from interdisciplinary experts in the fields of early intervention, psychology, occupational therapy, medicine, nursing, speech-language pathology, etc. SCOPE ECHO also includes the voice of caregivers with lived experiences caring for young children who have experienced prenatal substance exposure and/or trauma exposure. The goal is to improve professionals’ comfort when working with young children and their caregivers at home, in childcare centers/preschools, and community settings. SCOPE ECHO target audience includes many professional groups including, but not limited to, early interventionists, childcare professionals, home visitors, peer support specialists, pediatricians, allied health professionals, and any others who work with children birth to five years.

The 2025 sessions TBD

Session Topics generally include the following

  • Developmental Outcomes

  • Education and Academic Concerns

  • Introduction to the Opioid Crisis, Peer Support, and Addiction Treatment

  • Challenging Behavior

  • Language Development

  • Sensory Processing Concerns

Featured Faculty

Steph Weber, PsyD
Dr Weber is an associate professor of Clinical Pediatrics at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr Weber is a clinical psychologist and the Training Director of the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program and University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. She provides treatment to children with developmental concerns and behavior disorders in addition to teaching graduate trainees from a variety of disciplines. Dr. Weber is the Director of the Next Step Clinic, a comprehensive evaluation and consultation clinic for preschool-aged children with prenatal opioid exposure.

Pam Williams-Arya MD
Dr. Williams-Arya is an assistant professor of Clinical Pediatrics at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr Williams-Arya is a developmental behavioral pediatrician (DBP) in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and the DBP Core Faculty of the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program and University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. She provides medical care for children with developmental concerns and behavior disorders and is on the team for Next Step Clinic, a comprehensive evaluation and consultation clinic for preschool-aged children with prenatal opioid exposure.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

CME: Cincinnati Children’s designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. (per session) Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing: This activity is approved for a maximum 1.5 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours. (per session)

Psychology: Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. This activity is approved for 1.5 Psychology credit.(per session)

Clinical Counselors: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is an approved provider of counselor continuing education by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (RCX111201). This session is approved for 1.5 clock hours. (per session) Content area: Methods of Intervention and Prevention

Social Workers: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is an approved provider of social work continuing education by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (RSX069302). This session is approved for 1.5 clock hours. (per session) Content area: Methods

Teachers/Schools: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center LPDC IRN # 015024 is an approved provider of education credit by the Ohio Department of Education.  Final approval of Certificates of Participation will be determined by your Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC).  Keep all Certificates of Participation with your Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP). This session is approved for 1.5 hours. (per session)

IPCE: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Registration will open for 2025 - TBD

Contact Information
If you need further information or have questions or concerns please contact

Elise Bush at elsie.bush@cchmc.org