A Novel Provider-Focused Training Program to Serve Transition-Age Youth and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Abstract
The purpose of this project is to develop and pilot test a novel primary care provider training program with the goal of increasing high-quality community-based health care for adults with autism spectrum disorder. In the last year, we developed the ECHO Autism Adult Healthcare Training curriculum and protocol. To inform curriculum and program development, we conducted interviews and focus groups with adults with ASD, family members and primary care providers. Autistic adults reported issues related to access to care, the clinic environment, provider knowledge, communication, and rapport, and the patient-provider partnership.Families/caregivers highlighted areas to emphasize related to providers, accommodations, unmet needs, and parent Involvement in healthcare. Providers listed challenges, helpful strategies, and training program and topic suggestions. We also have successfully completed regulatory documents for our upcoming ECHO program to begin in Year 2 and have made substantial progress recruiting participants for the sessions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1119063
Entities
People
- Micah Mazurek
Organizations
- University of Virginia