Supporting Children of the Opioid Epidemic
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)/Neonatal Opioid Withdraw Syndrome (NOWS) 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 children and their caregivers at home, in childcare centers, schools 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 who have been impacted by substance use disorders.
Session Topics
Developmental Outcomes
Education and Academic Concerns
Challenging Behavior
Language Development
Sensory Processing Concerns and Self-Regulation
Dates
Mondays, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Feb 24 – April 14, 2025 | 8 week course
February: 24
March: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
April: 7, 14
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Featured Faculty
Dr. Williams-Arya is a pediatrician specializing in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, with expertise in evaluating autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. Her clinical approach prioritizes respect, sensitivity, and shared decision-making with families, ensuring they are actively engaged in their child’s treatment planning and care.
Dr. Williams-Arya’s journey into medicine was inspired by a love for science and a desire to positively impact people’s health, interests that were supported by her educator parents and a physician uncle. After completing a pediatric residency at Cincinnati Children’s and practicing general pediatrics for 10 years, she pursued a fellowship in developmental-behavioral pediatrics, driven by her long-standing interest in child development and behavior. Clinically, she is involved in autism-specific evaluations as well as multidisciplinary evaluation clinic for preschool-aged children affected by prenatal opioid exposure. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Williams-Arya serves as a faculty member for the Maternal Child Health Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Related Disabilities (LEND) program, providing interdisciplinary training to graduate students. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and spending time with her husband and two children.
Dr. Weber is an associate professor of Clinical Pediatrics at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. Weber is a clinical psychologist and the Associate 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.
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.
