About This Program

This activity is designed to create a learning community for pediatric primary care providers and allied health professionals. It will address the diagnosis, management, and treatment of developmental, emotional, and behavioral health conditions in children ages 0-8.

Topics include the assessment and treatment of anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, communication disorders, developmental delay, disruptive behavior, sleep, and trauma in children ages 0-8.

Participants are encouraged to submit de-identified patient cases for group discussion and expert consultation.

Hub Team

Amie Bettencourt headshot.

Amie Bettencourt, PhD

Child Psychologist
Joyce Harrison headshot

Joyce Harrison, MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Vanessa Howells, MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Mallory LEgg headshot

Mallory Legg, Esq.

Special Education Law Attorney
Mary Leppert headshot.

Mary Leppert, MB BCh

Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician

Who Should Participate?

Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, social workers, and early childhood specialists. 

Commitment

Maryland Early Childhood Development and Mental Health ECHO
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, beginning September 10, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 P.M. ET

 

Registration 

 

Maryland Early Childhood Development and Mental Health “Alumni” ECHO

Previous participants in Kennedy Krieger’s Early Childhood Development and Mental Health ECHOs may register for the “Alumni” ECHO program by following the link below.

Registration 

 

The ECHO programs will be held on the new iECHO platform. Registrants will receive an invitation via email to create an iECHO account and join the ECHO program. Joining ECHO sessions will require an iECHO account. Sessions will occur via Zoom, accessed through the iECHO platform.

A short training video is available on how to register in iECHO.

Find help and support with iECHO at the iECHO Help Center.

Post-Test

Those interested in earning ABP MOC Part 2 credits through their participation must complete the post-test questions with a passing score of 75% within 3 attempts.

Continuing Education Credit Information

For information on continuing education credits and accreditation, view the course syllabus here.  

Funding

This project is supported by funding from the Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration.

Contact

For more information, contact KKI-NECT@KennedyKrieger.org.