Autism for Rural Providers

The ECHO Autism for Rural Providers will offer providers best practice strategies and support for working with patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The network is being operated by the Utah Regional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (URLEND) and the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND).

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Autism for Rural Healthcare Providers

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Session Information

Sessions are on Fridays, monthly, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. MT via Zoom video conferencing technology.

To register for the Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 sessions, click the button below.

Session dates listed below. Session topics coming soon!

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Sessions

During this session, participants will consider communication as part of the solution through concrete steps towards functional communication, consider communication as a tool for self-advocacy for a person with autism, and will be able to identify three modes of functional communication strategies.

Presenter: Daphne Hartzheim, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCBA, LBA, Clinical Assistant Professor, Utah State University

Rural caregivers of individuals with autism may face unique challenges when accessing services, support, and reliable information. This presentation will explore common barriers to accessing autism-related resources, share practical strategies to help caregivers navigate these challenges, and highlight national resources that support families across healthcare, behavioral health, and family support services.

Presenter: Trisha Glover, Clinical Psychology PhD Candidate, Washington State University

Presenter: Emmy Ruff, Psychology PhD Candidate, Utah State University

Presenter: Brogam Lommen-Solig, Counseling Psychology Doctoral Student, University of North Dakota

Presenter: Carlee Guenther Dynes, Counseling Psychology PhD Student, Brigham Young University (BYU)

Presenter: Isabella Bass, Doctorate of Audiology Student, University of Utah

Presenter: Carlee Guenther Dynes, Counseling Psychology PhD Student, Brigham Young University (BYU)

Presenter: Brogam Lommen-Solig, Counseling Psychology Doctoral Student, University of North Dakota

Contact Us

Wyoming Institute for Disabilities

1000 E. University Ave
Laramie, WY 82071
Dept. 4298
Toll Free: (888) 989-9463
TeleType: (800) 908-7011
Fax: (307) 766-2763
Email: uwwind@uwyo.edu
Phone: (307) 766-2761

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