ECHO Autism: Allied Health Professionals
With increasing prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) which occurs in 1:36 children in the United States, diagnostic and treatment demands far exceed the capacity of specialty centers. Early identification, referral and effective treatment are essential for enhancing outcomes, yet children with ASD face delays in diagnosis.
By participating in Echo Autism, allied health professionals (Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational and Physical Therapists) receive mentoring focused on improving their knowledge, confidence and competence in managing children with ASD in their respective practices. Participants receive direct benefits in the form of knowledge gained and continuing education credit. Ultimately, participation will benefit children with autism and their families by enhancing access to best-practice medical care in local communities. Real-time access to autism and behavioral specialists Case-based and didactic learning for allied health professionals.
Session Topics
What is Autism?
Evidence-Based Practices for ASD
Session Management
Communication Supports
Multidisciplinary Approach to Feeding Challenges
Family Supports and Resources
Dates
1st and 3rd Wednesday, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EDT) | April 2 - July 16, 2025
April: 2, 16
May: 7, 21
June: 4, 18
July: 2, 16
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Featured Faculty
Dr. Williams-Arya is a board certified developmental and behavioral pediatrician at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital with clinical expertise in the evaluation of autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. She worked as a primary care pediatrician for 10 years prior to returning to pursue a fellowship in developmental and behavioral pediatrics. She also works in an interdisciplinary evaluation clinic for preschool-aged children with a history of prenatal opioid exposure and is a Maternal Child Health Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) faculty member involved in interdisciplinary training.
Dr. Smith is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and a clinical psychologist with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. She is a board-certified behavior analyst. Dr. Smith is the Program Director of the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND) Training Program in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s.
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Cincinnati Children’s 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.
FREE CEUs for OTs & SLPs*
*Certificate of attendance that meets Ohio & ASHA Guidelines