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Title: Integration of Family Navigation into ECHO Autism for Pediatric Primary Care in Underserved Communities.
Authors: Mazurek, Micah O. (AUTHOR), Nevill, Rose E. (AUTHOR), Orlando, Karen (AUTHOR), Page, Keith (AUTHOR), Howard, Mya (AUTHOR), Davis, Beth Ellen (AUTHOR)
Source: Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. Oct2025, Vol. 55 Issue 10, p3553-3564. 12p.
Subjects: Treatment of autism, Medically underserved areas, Health services accessibility, Community health services, Interdisciplinary education, Curriculum, Research funding, Self-efficacy, Children with disabilities, Primary health care, Evaluation of human services programs, Pilot projects, Questionnaires, Family roles, Continuing medical education, Descriptive statistics, Patient-centered care, Pediatrics, Telemedicine, Early intervention (Education), Family-centered care, Asperger's syndrome, Medical screening, Learning strategies, Comparative studies, Medical referrals, Integrated health care delivery, Children
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Abstract: Children with autism from underserved communities face complex system-, provider-, and family-level barriers to accessing timely diagnosis and early intervention. The current study evaluated the preliminary effects and feasibility of a new program (ECHO Autism LINKS) that integrated pediatric primary care provider (PCP) training with family navigation (FN) to bridge the gaps between screening, referral, and service access. Three cohorts of PCPs (n = 42) participated in the program, which consisted of 60-minute sessions delivered by Zoom twice per month for 12 months. Each session included didactics, case-based learning, and collaborative discussion with participants and an interdisciplinary team of experts. Family navigators were members of the expert team and provided FN services to families referred by PCP participants. Program attendance and engagement were strong, with 40 cases presented and 258 families referred for FN services, most of whom (83%) needed help accessing and connecting with services, and 13% required ongoing support due to complex needs. PCPs demonstrated significant improvements in self-efficacy in providing best-practice care for children with autism, reported high satisfaction, and observed improved knowledge and practice as a result of the program. The results of this initial pilot provide support for the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the ECHO Autism LINKS program. The model holds promise in addressing complex barriers to healthcare access by providing both PCPs and families with the knowledge and support they need. Future research is needed to evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of the program in improving child and family outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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