ECHO Autism: Addressing Anxiety in Clinical Practice

The Waisman Center has received funding from the Autism Care Network of Autism Speaks to launch a pilot a 5-session ECHO series on the intersection of anxiety and autism. The aim of this series is to increase the ability of behavioral health providers to treat anxiety for children ages 5-18 years old with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)

• What does anxiety and autism look like in school-age children and youth?
• Adaptations of evidence-based anxiety interventions (such as cognitive behavioral therapy) for autism
• Adaptations of autism therapies (such as visual supports) to address anxiety
• The benefits and limitations of medications/medication myths
• Guidance on finding services and providing resources for patients

• Free CME for mental health professionals
• Collaboration, support, and ongoing learning with autism experts
• Improved care for patients with autism in the community

• Join an online video conference biweekly with our team of experts including a psychologist, social worker, licensed marriage & family therapist/board certified behavior analyst, and parent representative
• Watch brief, high-yield didactic presentations by autism experts
• Discuss case presentations by participating community providers

Pilot sessions concluded in January 2023. No upcoming sessions scheduled at this point.

Registration closed.