3-Day Intensive Training for Families & Caregivers
Join HANDS for an immersive, hands-on training experience designed especially for families and caregivers supporting children with autism and related behavioral or communication challenges. Over three consecutive days (Day 1: structure & planning, Day 2: prompting & assessment, Day 3: individualized teaching strategies), participants will engage in lecture, demonstration, observation, and coached practice using the evidence-based HANDS in Autism® Model. Whether you attend with or without your child, you’ll gain practical skills, collaborative decision-making strategies, and confidence to support your child across home and community settings. Virtual attendance is available, partial scholarships may apply, and the next session is November 3, 4, 6, 2025.
Register here: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6PSAwM5B7gr3wFg?Q_CHL=qr
HANDS Developmental Disabilities and Autism ECHO Webinar Series and Recordings (Weekly on Fridays, 12-1:30pm ET)
The Developmental Disabilities and Autism ECHO is based on the Project ECHO ™ model that aims to share best practices and amplify training impact. The model serves as a means for specialists to deliver curriculum topics while peers and panelists offer insights on the corresponding cases presented. Live sessions and recordings available.
Register here: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b2usIWtbcHiDuR0
Recordings available here: https://shorturl.at/duJFE
Let’s Talk Series (second Thursday of the month, 12:00-1:30 pm ET)
Are you interested in having a clearer understanding about Autism? There is no better way than to hear it from individuals with lived experiences who are going to share their journey and invite us into their world. Register here: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ba8dZlsijkvLQNg
Next Steps Workshop (monthly, 11:30am-1:00pm ET)
Next Steps™ is primarily designed for primary caregivers who have a child who has recently been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, this workshop is also beneficial for other caregivers, educational or therapy professionals, medical providers, and other adult family members.
Register here: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6ytHqkEjUjNkNJs
Make-It Take-It (MITI)
This interactive virtual workshop series is designed to educate participants on evidence-based strategies for supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities across various settings, including home, school, and the community. Participants will learn how to apply these strategies effectively and will have the opportunity to discuss and develop individualized materials tailored to the needs of the person or people they support.
October 15: Charting the LifeCourse
October 29: Goal Writing
Register here > https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4TRZxO6HQQ7eJHU
Individual and Group Programming (Virtual, weekly)
Group Programming sessions! Individuals across the lifespan, of various ages and levels of disabilities can participate by themselves or with a caregiver. This month, HANDS has scheduled sessions on both their core topics and additional subjects based on attendee feedback. Be sure to check out the upcoming sessions to find the ones that best meet your needs. Click here to Register > https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bloYzjJIfbiph1s
For support personnel, professionals, and direct providers –
Intensive Workshop for Direct Support Providers, Paraprofessionals, Assistants and Support Personnel (monthly)
This is an intensive workshop for paraprofessionals, assistants, and support personnel that focuses on providing hands-on experience and coaching. While the program includes traditional instructional methods such as lectures and discussion, the emphasis of the workshop is building increased knowledge and skill of the process to support students with varying level of disability and need in achieving maximum success.
Register here: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVG0RuN9H3KYzjg?Q_CHL=qr
Indiana Interagency Autism Coordinating Council (IIACC)
The Council serves as a forum to increase public understanding and awareness of the state’s collective priorities, activities, programs, policies, and research.
Meets quarterly, next meeting: Thursday, December 4, 9–11:30 a.m. EST
Register for an upcoming meeting: https://tinyurl.com/43rpwcj4
