Supporting Caregivers and Maximizing Autonomy and Independence for Autistic People
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Speaker(s):
Curran, Alicia
Moore, Brett
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Objectives
Tag: Show Me Echo
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Developing a Deeper Understanding
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Speaker(s):
Sohl, Kristin
Description:
Let’s talk about the Spectrum and learn to think beyond the stereotypical conceptualization of autism to a deeper understanding of how characteristics present and evolve over time and across individuals. We will discuss the DSM-5 criteria, how it is applied and common co-occurring conditions to screen and manage.
Objectives
1. Recall the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria as it relates to Autism Spectrum Disorder
2. Assess how symptoms of ASD present in early childhood and manifest across the lifespan.
3. List common medical and psychiatric co-occurring conditions in Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Power of the ECHO Model: Advancing Behavioral Health Through Collaboration and Innovation
Room: Parasol II
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Description:
This session will provide an in-depth exploration of the Show-Me ECHO model, a collaborative approach designed to enhance the capacity of healthcare providers in addressing behavioral health and substance use challenges. Participants will gain insights into how this model fosters knowledge-sharing, professional support, and improved patient care.
Key learning objectives include:
Describing the ECHO Model – Explore the history, principles, and impact of the Show-Me ECHO model in expanding healthcare capacity.
Exploring the Depth and Breadth of ECHO Programming – Learn about specialized ECHO programs, including Child Psychiatry, Opioid Use Disorder, Developmental Disabilities, Suicide Prevention, and Adult Psychiatry, and their role in enhancing provider knowledge and patient care.
Identifying Key Indicators of Success – Examine essential metrics that reflect the effectiveness of ECHO programs, such as participant engagement, knowledge retention, clinical outcomes, and program sustainability.
Reviewing Outcomes and Benefits – Understand how ECHO participation leads to improved clinical skills, increased provider confidence, and better patient outcomes, particularly in underserved communities.
Objectives
1. Describe the Show-Me ECHO model, including its history, principles, and how it enhances the capacity of healthcare providers to address behavioral health and substance use challenges
2. Review the diverse range of Show-Me ECHO programs, including the Child Psychiatry, Opioid Use Disorder, Developmental Disabilities, Suicide Prevention, and Adult Psychiatry ECHOs, and how they each contribute to improving patient care and provider knowledge
3. Identify key indicators that demonstrate the success of ECHO programs, including participant engagement, knowledge retention, clinical outcomes, and the sustainability of the collaborative model
Missouri Alliance for Dual Diagnosis (MOADD) Extension for Community Health Outcomes (ECHO): Insights from Four Years of Discovery and Ongoing Learning
Room: Parasol II
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Description:
The presentation will share the development and current implementation of the Missouri Alliance for Dual Diagnosis (MOADD) ECHO. Expert hub team member will share data showing effectiveness of the ECHO model as well as gap analysis of professional training and knowledge barriers in supporting youth with dual developmental/intellectual disabilities and behavioral health conditions.
Objectives
1. Define the MOADD ECHO and all learn, all teach model
2. Describe effectiveness of the MOADD ECHO through use of self-efficacy data
3. Identify gaps in professional knowledge and training in supporting youth with dual diagnoses