ECHO Autism Communities Grants

ECHO Autism Communities Grants is sponsored by ECHO Autism. Supports organizations implementing or expanding ECHO Autism programs, focusing on collaborative care and resources for individuals with autism.

Start An ECHO – ECHO Autism Communities Bringing experts together to help people across the globe live their best lives Authorized to provide training in the ECHO model and technical assistance Specializing in ECHO programs for autism, other disabilities, and mental health Steps to Start an ECHO Program Starting an ECHO Program means that organizations “replicate” the ECHO model®.

The ECHO model® is a learning framework that can be applied to several areas, such as health, education, and civics. By following 4 steps, organizations can develop and launch successful ECHO programs.

Learn more by attending Intro to ECHO Autism, a 90-minute virtual presentation that provides an overview of the ECHO model®, how it has been successfully applied to autism and disabilities, and become a foundation for ECHO Autism Communities across the globe.

Join the founder and Executive Director of ECHO Autism Communities, Dr. Kristin Sohl, for a presentation and rich discussion about how to leverage the ECHO model® for your area of interest. Select the date you would like to attend Intro to ECHO Autism SPANISH | 24 de agosto de 2026 In order to utilize the ECHO model® for your area of interest, a partnership agreement is a pre-requisite.

These agreements are prepared for and signed at the institutional level (CEO/legal counsel) between your organization and the ECHO Institute® at the University of New Mexico. A partnership is not required to attend an Intro to ECHO Autism session.

However, if you are are ready to request your partnership agreement documents, please follow the link and select Superhub: ECHO Autism Communities, University of Missouri as the Superhub you are working with. Request a Partnership Agreement After signing Partnership Documents, the next step is to attend Partner Launch Training.

During this 2-day training, you will take a deep dive into the ECHO model® where your organization will be equipped with the knowledge and information necessary to build, launch, and sustain successful ECHO programs. The entire ECHO implementation team (i.e., Lead Facilitator, Content Experts, Program Coordinator, etc.) is encouraged to attend.

ECHO Autism Partner Launch Training After Partner Launch Training, you will apply what you learned during the training to design and launch your ECHO program.

ECHO Autism Communities provides Technical Assistance (TA) throughout the journey of building your program by connecting you to information and resources, offering various platforms for problem-solving barriers, and supporting your team during pre-launch practice sessions to ensure that your team feels confident on your program’s launch date!

After your program launches, ECHO Autism Communities will continue to provide TA to ensure that your team is able to sustain and expand your ECHO program. There are several opportunities available to continue to leverage the expertise of our Superhub and the larger ECHO Autism community. Together, we can bring best-practice care to local communities across the globe!

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