For Families
For families suddenly spending a lot more time together at home, we have information, strategies, supports and craft projects for you!
COVID-19 Information and Strategies from HANDS and Others
There is a growing concern about the 2019 novel (new) coronavirus or COVID-19. We have compiled helpful resources across settings and are in the process of developing informational and educational materials to utilize with individuals with ASD, including visual schedules, social narratives, and more. Check this page regularly for updates and share with your networks!
Take the Autism Needs Assessment for Indiana, and earn eLearning from HANDS
HANDS in Autism® is conducting an Assessment of Needs in ASD Resources and Services in the State of Indiana. The data is anonymously collected and serves to inform the State and best guide recommendations for changes in policies, processes, services, and programming pertaining to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Indiana.
To help increase the number of responses, from now until October 31, HANDS in Autism® is offering an incentive to individuals and groups who complete the needs assessment survey.
FLEX Opportunities Challenge – Open Minds
“Minds are like parachutes, they only function when they are open.” James Dewar Open minds are fostered when we incorporate areas of interests and make learning, working and engaging motivating! As expressed by a recent Summer Training participant, “I take an interest in my student’s interest. I go out of my way to make sure
FLEX Skills Challenge Winners – Cooking
A big HANDS hooray for Samuel and Ivania, the FLEX Opportunities Cooking Challenge winners for July! Samuel’s mother shared he likes to cook for other people and loves compliments. Ivania enjoys cooking chicken and making peanut butter sandwiches though she is featured here making a birthday cake for her family. Congratulations to Samuel and Ivania
Northwest LCC Summit – October 9, 2020 – ONLINE!
HANDS in Autism® Local Community Cadres (LCCs) are evolving and you are invited to participate. By taking part in the process of reassessing, reframing, and realigning this community-based group, you can show your support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Join us at the Regional Autism LCC Summit 2020 for Northwest Indiana! When: October