Building Momentum: Transition to the Next Level of Care
The HANDS in Autism® team works to facilitate shared dialogue, awareness, and consistent use of evidence-based practices towards the best positive outcomes once the individual transitions back to the community from the NDI. This work begins prior to admission with the pre-admission contacts followed by options for self-paced and self-directed options for online and other learning while the individual is on the unit. Post-discharge, the focus is on more active and direct engagement across all collaborative team members towards greater integration and sustainability of progress as the individual returns to community life.
Below are resources and opportunities designed to support and guide the community team throughout the journey.
Do you have even 15 minutes a day available? Consider using these 15 minute time periods on breaks, during quiet times on the unit or otherwise to improve your learning through our self-paced modules. You will need an IU guest account. Did you not receive or forgot your access code? Request a new one by emailing hands@iupui.edu. More on IU Expand
What is Autism: Characteristics, Considerations, Recommendations
In this course, you will learn about characteristics of autism spectrum disorder, strengths and challenges of individuals with ASD, as well as the impact ASD has on individual lives. Duration 1 hr.
Evidence-Based Practices: the What, the Why, and the How
In this training, you will learn how to be a good steward of EBPs, using data to inform the decision of which EBPs to utilize and also tracking progress once the intervention is put into place. Duration 1 hr
Setting up for Success: Implementing Physical and Visual Structure
In this course, you will explore the importance of visual and visual structure in setting up an environment for an individual with ASD that allows them to be successful, understand expectations, and gain independence across settings. Duration: 1 hr
Visual Schedules: From Designing to Implementation
In this module, you will learn about creating visual daily schedules, mini or activity schedules, and work systems, as well as how to use them across settings and ages. Duration: 1 hr
Prompting for Success: Any Skill Level, Any Setting
This course discusses the use of prompts to teach skills and help individuals with ASD develop independence. We will also discuss the use of positive attention, block and ignore, and their use in a variety of settings. Duration: 1 hr
Show Me the Data: Choosing Data Collection Methods with Practical Application
Data collection, essential to successful planning and programming, can be an intimidating process, but when done well it can be straightforward and practical! In this training, you will explore methods for data collection that can even be implemented by data novices and will work in a busy classroom, home, or office setting. Duration: 1 hr
Do you have even 15 minutes a day available? Consider using these 15 minute time periods on breaks, during quiet times on the unit or otherwise to improve your learning through our self-paced modules. You will need an IU guest account. Did you not receive or forgot your access code? Request a new one by emailing hands@iupui.edu. More on IU Expand
Team Collaboration in School Settings
In this module, you will learn about ways to establish collaborative partnerships across special and general ed teachers, classroom support staff, and other stakeholders in a school setting, including families and individuals with ASD. Practical suggestions are offered at every step of the way! Duration: 1 hr
Strategies for Paraprofessionals: A Practical Guide for Classroom Support
The set of modules addresses the foundational knowledge and skills that will help paraprofessionals best support individuals with ASD and others with social, communication, and behavioral challenges to be successful in a classroom/school setting. The course includes the overview of autism, visual and physical structure, development and use of visual supports, use of effective strategies and approaches for skills teaching. Duration: 3 hrs
Do you have even 15 minutes a day available? Consider using these 15 minute time periods on breaks, during quiet times on the unit or otherwise to improve your learning through our self-paced modules. You will need an IU guest account. Did you not receive or forgot your access code? Request a new one by emailing hands@iupui.edu. More on IU Expand
Next Steps Workshop and Book Overview (Self-Paced)
This training is a recording of a Next Steps™ workshop. Next Steps™ workshop is a discussion-based workshop in which the team from HANDS in Autism® discuss general information about diagnosis, adjusting to diagnosis, and how to make appropriate treatment decisions. No direct or individual consultation on treatment decisions is given. Duration: 1.5 hrs
This training is a recording of a Make It - Take It (MITI) Virtual Workshop. However, you will also gain access to workbooks, videos, and other activities used during the live training. Duration: 2 hrs
This training is a recording of a Make It - Take It (MITI) Virtual Workshop. However, you will also gain access to workbooks, videos, and other activities used during the live training. Duration: 2 hrs
This training is a recording of a Make It - Take It (MITI) Virtual Workshop. However, you will also gain access to workbooks, videos, and other activities used during the live training. Duration: 2 hrs
Do you prefer live experiences with our trainers? We’ve got you covered! Join us for numerous opportunities to learn how to support your child with ASD across lifespan and settings! Explore Live Workshops & Webinars
Do you prefer live experiences with our trainers? We’ve got you covered! Join us for numerous opportunities to learn how to support your child with ASD across lifespan and settings! Explore Live Workshops & Webinars