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. 2021 Dec 15;43(1):44–54. doi: 10.1097/DBP.0000000000001042

Table 2.

Training Programs Summary

Study (First Author, Year) Warren, 2009 McClure, 2010 Swanson, 2014 Harrison, 2017 Mazurek, 2018 Ahlers, 2019
Format Interactive workshops
Diagnostic assessment and feedback
Didactic teaching
Clinical mentoring
Didactic workshops
Case-based evaluations
Ongoing training
Shadowing
Self-study
Case-based discussion as needed
Didactic lectures
Case-based learning
Ongoing training
Workshops
Online training
Ongoing supervision
Initial training 2-d workshop 5-d course 2-d workshop Not reported 1.5-d workshop 2-d workshop
Ongoing mentorship duration 4–6 practice assessments 10 wk of mentoring 3.5 yr of ongoing training 6 mo Bimonthly 90-min meeting for 12 mo NA
Training material presented to PCPs MCHAT
STAT
DSM IV criteria
History and interview
Differential diagnosis
Explaining results
Coding for reimbursement
ADOS
ICD-10 criteria
History and interview
Explaining results
Charting
MCHAT
STAT
History and interview
DSM criteria
Explaining results
Code for reimbursement
Early childhood development
Developmental disorders
ASD overview
STAT
History and interview
Diagnostic criteria
Differential diagnosis
Explaining results
Management and resources
ADOS-2
STAT
AMSE

ADOS, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule; AMSE, Autism Mental Status Exam; ASD, autism spectrum disorder; MCHAT, Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers; NA, not applicable; STAT, Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers.