ECHO Autism for Mental Health Clinicians: Creating Access to Specialized Care in Local Communities

• By: Dan Magin, MA Hanna Kent, BS Krista Drapalik, MA Melissa Rinaldi, PhD Kristin Christodulu, PhD University at Albany Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
• July 12th, 2024
• co-occurring conditions, Evidence-Based Therapy, healthcare disparities, Summer 2024 Issue
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The growing population of individuals on the autism spectrum who have co-occurring mental health conditions necessitates a workforce of mental health professionals who are competent and confident in working with these individuals. Unfortunately, the current research depicts a large gap between that...

Inclusivity and Equality in Treatment: Transforming Health Care, One Step at a Time

• By: Jorge R. Petit, MD Quality Healthcare Solutions, LLC
• April 12th, 2024
• cultural barriers, early intervention, equitable access, healthcare disparities, interdisciplinary approach, policy reform, Spring 2024 Issue
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Access to health care is a fundamental human right. Creating an equitable health care system requires that all aspects of an individual’s health – physical, mental, and emotional well-being – be addressed holistically. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual and...