From the Founder: Why Measurement-Based Care May Be Our Most Important Skill
- July 8, 2026
- The REACH Institute
- Autism, Child mental health, Pediatric primary care
One of the questions I am often asked is, “What is the single most important clinical skill taught in REACH training?” Many people expect the answer to be learning medications or mastering diagnostic criteria. Those are certainly important. But if I had to choose one skill that consistently improves clinical care, it would be measurement-based…
Bridging the Autism Care Gap: What to Expect from REACH’s New Autism Essentials Course
- June 26, 2026
- The REACH Institute
- Autism, Child mental health, Pediatric primary care
Current CDC data shows that roughly one in 31 children has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Yet, there are fewer than 700 Developmental-Behavioral Pediatricians (DBPs) nationwide. Elizabeth W. Barnhardt, DO, MA(Ed), a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University, and Attending Physician at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, underscores the gravity of this gap:…
Tips for Managing Mental Health Disorders in Children with Autism
- April 24, 2025
- The REACH Institute
- Assessment & screening, Autism, Child mental health
“It used to be that when a diagnosis of autism was given, no other mental health comorbidities could be recognized,” explains Ruth E.K. Stein, MD, a REACH faculty member and Professor of Pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore. “That changed in 2013 with the release of the DSM-5. For…
Is it autism, or something else?
- August 23, 2024
- The REACH Institute
- Autism
With Autism Spectrum Disorder, early screening and intervention are essential—with diagnosis ideally made in early childhood. But as shared in our recent article about how autism may present at different ages, less severe cases may not be detected until children are school-aged or adolescents, especially among girls. We asked REACH faculty member Ron Marino, DO/MPH,…
How Autism May Present at Different Ages
- April 26, 2024
- The REACH Institute
- Assessment & screening, Autism
“No two kids with autism spectrum disorder are identical. The presentation often depends on the degree of severity and the age of the child,” explains Ruth E.K. Stein, MD, a Professor of Pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore. Now recognized as a spectrum disorder, autism may be diagnosed…
How to help families awaiting an autism diagnosis
- November 20, 2023
- The REACH Institute
- ADHD, Autism, Patient communication
“Wait times to get a formal autism diagnosis from a qualified program range from six months to two years. It’s very frustrating for parents and their children who need services,” explains Dr. Mark Wolraich, MD, a REACH faculty member and retired professor of pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
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