UC-LEND ECHO Program

Introduction to the UC-LEND ECHO Program

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The UC-LEND ECHO Program connects specialists with healthcare providers in rural areas through structured virtual sessions operated by UC-LEND. The ECHO model facilitates knowledge-sharing between specialists and community providers through brief educational presentations followed by collaborative case discussions.

Our team specializes in supporting providers who work with individuals with autism, ADHD, anxiety, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, and a range of other neurodevelopmental and behavioral conditions. Through these virtual learning communities, we aim to improve diagnosis, treatment, and overall care for patients with complex needs.

ECHO Team

What is an ECHO?

A series of one-hour virtual meetings where:

  • The ECHO team presents a 10-minute learning burst on a specific topic relevant to participants
  • A participant presents a patient/client case
  • A group discussion is held between attendees and the ECHO team

ECHO is a virtual learning structure designed to increase access to care for providers in rural and remote areas.

Benefits

  • A convenient, interactive web-based group format
  • Attendees get specific case guidance on accessing support necessary to ensure success
  • Learn and share information about how to navigate best practice support and services

Topics Offered by UC-LEND ECHO Program

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism - Diagnosis
  • Autism - What is autism?
  • Behavioral challenges
  • Co-occurrence of IDD and seizures
  • Education advocacy
  • Feeding concerns and disordered eating
  • Gender identity
  • Identity development
  • IDD and nutrition, physical activity, and obesity
  • IDD and pregnancy/maternal health
  • IDD and sexual/reproductive health
  • IDD and substance use
  • IDD in adulthood
  • IDD in infancy and early childhood
  • Puberty
  • Sleep challenges
  • Transition to adulthood

Opportunities for Collaboration

Our team offers the following options for partnering with the UC-LEND ECHO Program:

  1. Autism ECHO Series – A dedicated series covering topics related to autism.
  2. ECHO Series Beyond Autism – Sessions available on a wide range of topics beyond autism (e.g. Anxiety, Communication Challenges, ADHD, Allergies, Sleep Challenges).

For 2025-2026 ECHO prices, please reach out to Marisol Macedo: LEND.ECHO@mednet.ucla.edu