ECHO for Families is a community that provides opportunities for learning, advocacy, and mentorship with families that have a child with developmental disabilities, autism, or other special healthcare needs. This network allows families to receive professional support and brainstorm evidence-based solutions or share successes with other families around the state and nation.

The UW ECHO for Families is the first ECHO network that provides information directly to families and can be accessed anywhere in the state.

September 11: Understanding Therapy Options and Supports Relating to Autism and Advanced Healthcare Needs: A Parent's Guide for Supporting Youth

This presentation will provide a practical overview of different types of therapeutic supports relating to autism and advanced healthcare needs, with a specific focus on (1) distinguishing between different types of services across multiple domains (e.g., general goals of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, mental health supports), (2) identifying different types of mental health supports, specifically, and (3) sharing practical resources for families.

Presenter: Christina McDonnell, University of Wyoming (UW) Psychology Department