ECHO Ontario Autism for Physicians and NPs
This program is fully funded by theOntario Ministry of Health and is specifically designed for physicians and nurse practitioners (NPs) practicing in Ontario. Our aim is to build province-wide community capacity and ability to screen, diagnose, and care for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Ontario. We also aim to improve provider understanding of of autism and available therapies and supports, as well as the use of medications for co-occurring diagnoses (ADHD, Anxiety, etc.)
ECHO Ontario Autism is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
ECHO Ontario Autism for Physicians and NPs runs one cycle each year beginning in September. There are 20 sessions every second Tuesday from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. A combination of didactic presentations and participant generated case discussions provide ongoing opportunities for learning and support along with the development of a community of practice.
Note: Allied health professionals may also register as observers.
Why join?
Free to participate
ECHO Autism is fully funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and is free for participants.
Virtual
Participants can easily connect to the video sessions from anywhere in Ontario.
Build a community of practice
Connect with primary care providers across the province to develop a supportive community of practice that fosters ongoing knowledge exchange and the dissemination of best practices in the diagnosis and treatment of ASD.
MOC credits
Project ECHO Ontario Autism is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Benefits to you and the system of care
ECHO provides the opportunity to improve individual knowledge of ASD and increase the capacity to diagnose and manage this complex condition in rural and underserved areas.
