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Seattle Children’s Autism Center and University of Washington experts provide the Autism Center of Excellence (COE) trainings through a contract with the Health Care Authority (HCA). Purpose of the COE Training To
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Seattle Children’s Autism Center and University of Washington experts provide the Autism Center of Excellence (COE) trainings through a contract with the Health Care Authority (HCA).
Purpose of the COE Training
- To increase the number of qualified clinicians (COEs) across Washington State who can appropriately diagnose children and youth with autism
- Help children and families access needed services as appropriate, including writing a Medicaid/Apple Health prescription for Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). COE required for Managed Care Organization (MCO) prescription approval.
Who is Eligible to Become a COE
- The HCA determines which primary care and other clinicians can become COEs. Currently the list includes medical physicians working in primary care, specialty physicians, clinical psychologists, ARNPs and pediatric naturopaths.
- As of Oct 17, 2019 , an autism diagnosis from a COE provider (except for naturopath physicians) can also be used by a family for Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) eligibility.
What the Online Training Covers
- Evaluation and diagnosis of children exhibiting signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorder and determining which evidence –based treatments, including ABA, are likely to be helpful for individual children
- Community and state resources for children and youth with autism and their families
- How to write an approved prescription for ABA treatment
- Billing
- Paperwork and process to complete to become a HCA recognized COE after the training
Who is the Training for?
The target audience for the COE certification training are those primary care clinicians eligible to become COEs. Additionally, clinical and community partners partnering with COES in the evaluation and connection of children and youth and their families to service are welcome to attend. More information about the COE training.
- Register for the COE training or https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/orville/408486
- Questions? Email Kate Orville at orville@uw.edu or call 206-685-1279
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(Friday) 8:45 am - 4:00 pm
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North Pacific Pediatrics Society (NPPS) 200th Conference on October 2-3 at Sleeping Lady in Leavenworth For those of you who would like to plan a trip to a beautiful destination, get
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North Pacific Pediatrics Society (NPPS) 200th Conference on October 2-3 at Sleeping Lady in Leavenworth
For those of you who would like to plan a trip to a beautiful destination, get some quality CME and hang out with pediatric colleagues in person, then I want to encourage you to plan a weekend at Sleeping Lady in Leavenworth for October 2-3 weekend; we have some great speakers already lined up! We are anticipating a return to in-person conferences in a more vaccinated world, and of course, we will be working with the resort to make sure things are aligned with public health guidelines. This will happen to be our 200th Conference and a celebration of NPPS turning 100 years old! Please be aware that Oktoberfest has been officially canceled this year in Leavenworth, however on the bright side things will be a bit less crazy in the area for those looking for a nice retreat and some great food and socializing. Below are links for:
Registration at northpacificpediatricsociety.org
Sleeping Lady – recommend calling to book a room as part of the NPPS room block
For those who are not familiar, the core mission of NPPS has been to provide a CME experience with a focus on outstanding (and often entertaining) speakers with teaching geared toward primary care pediatricians. Presentations often have pearls to be used right away when you return to the clinic as well as themes that transcend clinical pediatrics. We are dedicated to the social experience of in-person learning, providing opportunities for Q&A and engagement with our speakers and fellow attendees. We try to select venues that provide great access to Pacific Northwest destinations while striving to provide great CME value overall. Although nothing beats the cost of free CME or the convenience of not having to leave home, aren’t you looking forward to planning a trip right now? Sleeping Lady is just 2-2.5 hours away by car with great accommodations. For those musically inclined, there are even performance spaces for you to practice on the grounds; for those who just want to relax and have some good food and drink, easy-peasy.Some additional information:
CME schedule is Saturday morning and early afternoon and Sunday morning. Breakfasts and Saturday lunch are included with registration for attendees.
We are still finalizing the schedule and specific topics; however confirmed speakers include:
Markus Boos (Dermatology)Monique Burton (Sports Medicine)
Maida Chen (Sleep Medicine)
Jonah Essers (GI)Laura Kastner (psychologist & author on several books for parents)
Amy Lee (Neurosurgery)
Jack Salerno (Cardiology)
Christopher Zarella (Plastic Surgery)
Pending potential other speakers on topics including Urology, Psychiatry, Eating Disorders
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october 2 (Saturday) - 3 (Sunday)
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Sleeping Lady Resort
7375 Icicle Road Suite 200 Leavenworth, Washington 98826
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THE 2021 COD & TREATMENT CONFERENCE IS VIRTUAL! As COVID-19 remains a national health concern, and in an effort to ensure the health, safety, and comfort of all attendees, the Co-Occurring
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THE 2021 COD & TREATMENT CONFERENCE IS VIRTUAL!
As COVID-19 remains a national health concern, and in an effort to ensure the health, safety, and comfort of all attendees, the Co-Occurring Disorders and Treatment Conference scheduled for October 4-5, 2021, will not take place in person but will be offered in a virtual format. We will miss seeing you in person this year!
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
With each conference we continue to strive to bring together experts from Washington and across the nation to share information about innovative therapeutic techniques, skills, programs, practices and policies that offer a relevant and enjoyable learning experience.
Our goal is to promote integration of services across the public mental health, substance use disorder, developmental disabilities, and medical systems; promote knowledge about co-occurring disorders and the value of integration, to support the development of a co-occurring capable system of care, and to advocate and partner with others to promote integrated treatment and recovery for all people. Finally, we strive to present each participant with current information that will bring value back to the agency and the patients they serve, and to provide a great opportunity to network with friends and colleagues
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE CONFERENCE?
Professionals from behavioral health, developmental disabilities, adult and youth corrections, and physical health come together to share current information on COD and treatment. The COD & Treatment Conference is open to everyone interested in behavioral health, developmental disabilities, adult and youth corrections, and physical health.
Early Bird Registration (on or before July 23, 2021): $100
Regular Registration (after July 23, 2021): $125REGISTRATION
Registration is now open for the virtual conference on October 4-5, 2021! More information!
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october 4 (Monday) - 5 (Tuesday)
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Online
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Special Education: 10 Tips for Advocating for Your Child with Rachel Nemhauser Description: Join us for a dynamic and easy to understand presentation describing the critical
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- Special Education: 10 Tips for Advocating for Your Child with Rachel Nemhauser
Description: Join us for a dynamic and easy to understand presentation describing the critical information you need to know in order to effectively engage with your child’s education. Topics include a brief overview of special education law, important definitions, the IEP process, evaluations, using data effectively, facing challenging behaviors, high school transition, conflict resolution, working with the IEP team, how COVID -19 impacts special education and more. There will be plenty of time for questions, and parents with a range of experience levels are encouraged to attend.
Presenter’s Bio: Rachel is the Community and Family Support Program Manager at The Arc of King County. She has been an active member of the disability community since 2009 and feels passionate about supporting families through all the joys and challenges of raising their children. She is a former member of the Washington State DD Council, and has been the Supervisor of Parent to Parent of King County since 2015. Rachel is also the parent of a 16 year old autistic son, and writes about her experiences being Nate’s mom on her blog https://nemhouse.com. - Each session will be recorded and posted on the WA State Fathers Network website.
Men, Women and All Couples are Welcome. Location: Virtual- A confirmation with a Zoom link will be sent to you after registering. Cost: free
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(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Zoom video conference
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Edge of Amazing is a conference dedicated to connecting, educating and inspiring health and well-being advocates in the Greater Northwest Area and beyond. Edge of Amazing brings people together to learn
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Edge of Amazing is a conference dedicated to connecting, educating and inspiring health and well-being advocates in the Greater Northwest Area and beyond.
Edge of Amazing brings people together to learn new research and trends, amplify efforts, and increase the positive impact we can make together in improving the most pressing health needs and public health issues that impact the health and well-being of our community. Join us for the Seventh Annual Edge of Amazing – a virtual event you won’t want to miss!
What people are saying.
“I have participated in the Edge of Amazing every year since its inception and have gained new insights each year; insights that have informed and enhanced collaborative efforts with many, many partners to make Snohomish County a safer, healthier community for everyone who lives here.”Mary Jane (MJ) Brell Vujovic, Director Snohomish County Human Services
“I view Edge of Amazing as strengthening our community’s efforts to affect positive change; by viewing health as underpinned by a set of interwoven factors rather than a single data point, service providers throughout our region are better equipped to align resources and better support the individual. Every year, this event reminds me of how powerful Snohomish County truly is.”
Cameron Cassidy, Director, Professional Services Workforce Snohomish
About Providence Institute for a Healthier Community.
We’re Creating Healthier Communities Together.Edge of Amazing is an initiative of Providence Institute for a Healthier Community. PIHC aims to create healthier communities by focusing on whole-person health.More than 60% of well-being is determined by social and economic factors like food security, housing and jobs. Rather than invest in clinical care alone, we’re working towards a more holistic and equitable approach, where local systems and services better support all dimensions of well-being for every community member.
HOW WE WORK
Listen to the CommunityHealth and well-being mean different things in different communities. We don’t tell communities what it means to be healthy, we ask them. Through community research, we identify the dimensions of well-being that matter to the communities we serve, then help them create pathways to address holes in health systems.
Create Interconnection
Social and medical professionals are often siloed, making it difficult for professionals to work together to address every dimension of an individual’s health. We create systems and forums that help medical and social care providers work together to address whole-person health.
Harness Community Power
We have everything we need to thrive within our communities, but some resources are under- or over-utilized. We’re working behind the scenes, collecting data and making connections that ultimately create more capacity to meet community needs.
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(Wednesday) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Online
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Providence Institute for a Healthier CommunityCreating Healthier Communities Together Together with our partners, we’re working towards a more holistic and equitable system where local services better support all dimensions of well-being for every community member. Social and economic factors like food security, housing and jobs determine more than 50% of well-being. Clinical care addresses symptoms, but the root of well-being begins in the community.
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Maintaining Relationship Resilience While Parenting a Child with Special Needs with Bill Scott Description: The information presented will
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- Maintaining Relationship Resilience While Parenting a Child with Special Needs with Bill Scott
Description: The information presented will prove useful, whether you are new to your marriage or have decades of experience. Bill will draw from his training with John and Julie Gottman and his work at the Gottman Relationship Research Institute. Expect a fun, meaningful and insightful experience while enjoying the company of others interested in improving the health and vitality of their relationships, while navigating this highly emotional journey of parenting a child with special needs
Presenter’s Bio: “Bill Scott, LICSW Couples Group Facilitator for 15 years in various settings (Relationship Research Institute, Providence Hospital, Boyer Childrens Clinic, EEU) Father’s Group Facilitator for 30 years at the U of WA Experimental Education Unit Father’s Group Facilitator for 26 years at Boyer Children’s Clinic Masters of Social Work, University of Washington. B.A. in Psychology, Northeastern University, Chicago, Il. My areas of practice include: early intervention, infant mental health, navigating grief and loss and hope, couples counseling, parent resilience, early childhood emotion regulation, trauma-informed care and child welfare consultation. “ - session will be recorded and posted on the WA State Fathers Network website.
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(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Zoom video conference
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The PCORI Annual Meeting brings together members of the healthcare community, including researchers, patients, caregivers, clinicians, insurers, health system representatives, and other stakeholders. The event serves as a report to
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The PCORI Annual Meeting brings together members of the healthcare community, including researchers, patients, caregivers, clinicians, insurers, health system representatives, and other stakeholders. The event serves as a report to the nation on PCORI’s progress in funding initiatives to determine which care approaches work best, for whom, and under what circumstances.
The 2021 PCORI Virtual Annual Meeting will offer attendees accessible learning and networking opportunities. More details of the meeting will be posted at https://www.pcori.org/2021-annual-meeting soon.
View presentations and materials from the 2020 Annual PCORI meeting.
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17 (Wednesday) 6:00 am - 19 (Friday) 2:00 pm
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Online
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Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)PCORI was established to fund research that can help patients and those who care for them make better-informed decisions about the healthcare choices they face every day, guided by those who will use that information.
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The 2021 Southwest Washington Autism Conference will be held online all-day Wednesday, Nov
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The 2021 Southwest Washington Autism Conference will be held online all-day Wednesday, Nov 17.Be among the first to register at bit.ly/SWAC2021Keynote speaker is Steve Silberman (author of Neurotribes), other featured presenters include Siena Castellon (in conversation with Marcelle Ciampi) and McAlister Greiner Huynh (The Neurodivergent Teacher). Daniel Wendler and Kyle Shumway will deliver an opening plenary on Nov 10.The early bird prices until Sept 15 are:
- Professionals/others $30
- Neurodiverse adults and family members $20.
After Sept 15, prices are:
- $50 for professionals ($40 if 5 or more register at same time)
- $30 for neurodiverse/family ($50 if 2 family members register at same time)
More details coming soon to lcautism.org Email questions, or interest in being a presenter or sponsor, to conference@lcautism.orgmore
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(Wednesday) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Online
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Lewis County Autism Coalitionconference@lcautism.org
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