Autism ECHO

Autism ECHO is an ECHO network dedicated to strengthen early childhood providers' capacity in identifying autism. Using the proven ECHO model, this professional development series will focus on the five essential steps of early autism identification: 
1) Promoting Awareness 2) Developmental Monitoring 3) Screening and Assessment 4) Referrals 5) Accessing Services  
This free virtual training model is especially effective for reaching providers in rural and underserved areas. Through interactive, case-based learning and expert-led discussions, participants will build skills, confidence, and lasting professional connections. The Autism ECHO network aims to enhance early identification efforts and improve outcomes for young children and their families.  

These sessions are FREE for all participants.

The target audience of these sessions is the Early childhood workforce, early childcare providers, early intervention, Early Head Start and Head Start teams, developmental specialists, early childhood special educators, service coordinators, speech language pathologists, physical and occupational therapists.

Sessions will be held the 4th Wednesday of each month from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. MST via Zoom video conferencing technology



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2026-2027 Series Schedule                        

August 26, 2026 Collin Kingsbury Foundations of Autism + Family-Centered Care
September 23, 2026 TBD Surviving the Holidays: Supporting Routines, Regulation, and Family Expectations
October 28, 2026 Ryan Wynn Sensory Processing
November 25, 2026 TBD Executive Functioning and Routines
January 27, 2027 TBD Feeding and Picky Eating 
February 24, 2027 TBD Navigating Services in Utah 
March 24, 2027 TBD Talking with Families
April 28, 2027 TBD Autism Across the Lifespan + Family Panel 
May 26, 2027 TBD Communication and Apraxia in Autism
June 23, 2027 TBD Motor Development and Autism: Why it Matters