ECHO Autism STAT™

VMAP ECHO Cohort

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects about 1 in 68 children in the United States.

ASD is more common than childhood cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined.  With the average time between screening for autism and acquiring a diagnosis taking two years, and many resources inaccessible to children without that formal diagnosis, critical early intervention for autism is often seriously delayed.

This VMAP ECHO Cohort is focused on supporting community-based PCPs in underserved areas of Virginia to learn how to screen and diagnose young children for autism.

Join Us Virtually

2nd & 4th Tuesdays | 12 to 1:30 PM

August 2026 – April 2027

A 2 day in-person training workshop is included in the cohort schedule – tentatively planned for 7/24 – 7/25 in Richmond, VA.

Free STAT™ Certification

The STAT™ (Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers) is a measure developed to screen for autism in children between 24 and 36 months of age. Designed for community service providers, it consists of 12 items and takes about 20 minutes to administer.

As part of this training, PCPs will receive a free STAT™ certification, valued at over $1,500, to help bridge the gap in their community.

Topics Covered

  • Screening for and diagnosing autism in young children
  • Importance of early intervention
  • Referrals for more comprehensive assessments
  • Treatment options for managing common co-occurring conditions

Joint Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the UVA Health Continuing Education and VMAP. UVA Health Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

IPCE Accreditation Statement: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 45 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Physicians: UVA Health Continuing Education designates this live activity for Performance Improvement for a maximum of 45 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.TM Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: UVA Health Continuing Education awards up to 45 contact hour(s) for nurses who participate in this educational activity and complete the post activity evaluation.

Hours of Participation; UVA Health Continuing Education awards 45 hours of participation (consistent with the designated number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM  or ANCC contact hours) to a participant who successfully completes this educational activity. UVA Health Continuing Education maintains a record of participation for six (6) years

Psychologists: Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs. UVA Health Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 45 continuing education hours.

Recognition for ABP MOC Part II: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 25 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.