Approximately 1 in 44 children has been identified with autism,
which occurs in all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups

This series is designed to support interventionists (speech/language, occupational and physical therapists, psychologists and other mental health providers, early intervention providers, preschool teachers and other providers) working with young children (birth through kindergarten) with diagnosis or profiles consistent with autism spectrum disorder. We will discuss strategies from Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI) such as the Early Start Denver Model and others, plan for the intentional use of these strategies in practice, and work through difficult situations. Significant focus is on supporting families to use these strategies in their daily lives.

Family Engagement Strategies for Early Autism Intervention

Audience:
Early intervention providers (ST, OT, PT, DI, ECSE, teachers, paraprofessionals, mental health providers) working with young children (birth through early elementary) who have communication, social interaction, play and/or behavioral concerns, particularly those demonstrating an autism profile

Commitment:
Eight weekly ECHO sessions held virtually
Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30 PM MT

In Partnership With:

  • ECHO SESSION 1

    Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) such as Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)

    April 24, 2024

  • ECHO SESSION 2

    Early Signs: What to Teach? How to Support Child and Family Goals?

    May 1, 2024

  • ECHO SESSION 3

    Approach, Motivation, Relationships: How to Begin?

    May 15, 2024

  • ECHO SESSION 4

    Elaborating Routines: Building Context Within Which to Teach

    May 22, 2024

  • ECHO SESSION 5

    Teaching with Intention: How to Teach New Skills?

    May 29, 2024

  • ECHO SESSION 6

    Balancing Relationships, Routines, Teaching and Family Life

    June 5, 2024

  • ECHO SESSION 7

    Addressing Behavioral Challenges

    June 12, 2024

  • ECHO SESSION 8

    Shifting Strategies When It’s Not Working

    June 19, 2024