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ForwardECHO Autism Wisconsin Series 2023
PROVIDED BY
UW–Madison Waisman Center
and
University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP)
OVERVIEW
This activity will replicate a model for training primary care providers in best-practice care for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using the Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) framework. ECHO programs use a tele-mentoring approach to the education of clinicians in a Hub/Spoke design. ECHO Autism is a model developed by Dr. Kristen Sohl to address the need for increased competence of primary care providers (PCPs) in providing care for children with ASD. ECHO Autism addresses gaps in the healthcare system for ASD by providing training and mentoring on the identification of ASD and medical management of comorbidities. This team will lead a virtual learning loop with the PCPs serving as spokes, sharing clinical cases from their practices with the Hub team and others. As cases are presented and didactics are delivered, PCPs will increase their self-efficacy, comfort, and knowledge in screening and treating children with ASD.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is intended for physicians, advanced practice nurses, and physician assistants.
ACTIVITY OBJECTIVES
As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will have an increased:
- Self-efficacy in identifying autism symptoms in children
- Self-efficacy in assessing and treating common medical comorbidities in children with autism
- Self-efficacy in assessing and treating common psychiatric comorbidities in children with autism
ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCE
This continuing education (CE) activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the American Board of Medical Specialties areas of medical knowledge and patient care and procedural skills, in addition to the interprofessional competency of roles/responsibilities.
SERIES PROGRAMS
What is autism? January 12, 2023
- This session provides an overview of autism in children including symptoms and diagnosis.
Screening & next steps January 26, 2023
- This session provides best practice for developmental surveillance and screening for autism. This includes using standardized instruments, listening to parental concerns, and what to do after a positive screener result.
Medical follow-up February 9, 2023
- This session emphasizes the importance of family-centered care. It also discusses recommended medical follow-up and genetic testing for autistic individuals.
Autism Resources February 23, 2023
- Covers resources available for autistic individuals in Wisconsin including Regional Centers for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, Early Intervention and school services, health insurance & benefits, and special programs.
ADHD and Autism March 9, 2023
- Covers the diagnosis of ADHD and strategies for providing care to individuals with both autism and ADHD, including medication.
Anxiety assessment and management March 23, 2023
- Provides an overview of anxiety in autism individuals, behavioral approaches for managing anxiety, and the role of medication in the management of anxiety.
Feeding and constipation April 6, 2023
- This session covers how to differentiate between picky vs problem eaters, and strategies and resources to support problem eaters. It also covers evaluation, treatment, and management of constipation.
Overview of Treatment Options April 20, 2023
- Explores autism treatment options including Applied Behavioral Analysis, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology.
Sleep and autism May 4, 2023
- Provides an overview of sleep and autism, identifies practical strategies and resources for addressing sleep challenges. Discussion of medication management for sleep difficulties
Supporting families May 18, 2023
- Describes the grief and stressors faced by many families of autistic individuals and ways to provide support to these families.
Irritability June 1, 2023
- Provides an overview of irritability in autistic individuals and reviews appropriate treatments for irritability, including medication.
Safety June 15, 2023
- Provides strategies for addressing safety concerns in autistic individuals. These concerns include elopement, drowning, PICA, and self-injurious behaviors.
This is a virtual conference (central time). A link will be sent to participants prior to the start date for each course.
PRESENTERS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Nicole Brys, MPH, Continuing Education Coordinator, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Gail Chodron, PhD, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Meggan Dubin, MA, BCBA, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Gina Forte, DO, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Anne Harris, PhD, MPH, RD, Public Health Training Coordinator, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Kathleen Kastner, MD, Administrative Coordinator, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Amy Lyle, MSW, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Molly Naef, DNP, MSN, RN, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Maryann Rehani, BS, MPH, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Erin Thomson, MSW, LCSW, Social Worker, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Martha Walter, PhD, Psychologist, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Lisa Zurbuchen, MA, BCBA, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin–Madison
POLICY ON FACULTY AND SPONSOR DISCLOSURE
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers, presenters, and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s). For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.
*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by, or on, patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.
| NAME | ROLE(S) | FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURES | DISCUSSION OF UNLABELED/UNAPPROVED USES OF DRUGS/DEVICES IN PRESENTATION? |
| Nicole Brys, MPH | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Gail Chodron, PhD | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Meggan Dubin, MA, BCBA | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Gina Forte, DO | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | Yes |
| Anne Harris, PhD, MPH, RD | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Kathleen Kastner, MD | Committee Member, Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | Yes |
| Amy Lyle, MSW | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Cathy Means | Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Molly Naef (Scannell), DNP, MSN, RN | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Maryann Rehani | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Erin Thomson, MSW, LCSW | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Martha Walter, PhD | Committee Member, Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
| Lisa Zurbuchen, MA, BCBA | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Accreditation Statement
 | In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) 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. |
Credit Designation Statements (credit for attending EACH course): | |
American Medical Association (AMA) | The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) | The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 ANCC contact hours. |
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) | Continuing Education Units (CEUs)The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for .15 CEUs or 1.5 hours. |
Registration for this activity can only be completed through the ICEP Learning Portal. Attendee registrations made through any other sites cannot be honored. Please report any unauthorized websites or solicitations for registrations to [email protected].
Cancellation
Requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing to [email protected].
Accessibility
The University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements. The University of Wisconsin fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please notify us at [email protected]
For Further Information
For conference information or details, please contact Cathy Means at [email protected]. For registration assistance, please email [email protected].
Required Hardware/software
Computer, tablet, or smartphone with audio sharing capabilities.