Individual & Group Programming Opportunities

Providing services for individuals across the lifespan experiencing developmental and/or behavioral challenges.

WHO is it for?

HOW OFTEN does it occur?

HOW does it work?

WHERE does it occur?

Explore the many opportunities to get involved with programming at HANDS in Autism®! We’re here to help you see your potential and success as you expand your skill set and gain experience.

explore options > get referred > confirm services > register

1. Explore Options > 2. Get Referred > 3. Confirm Services > 4. Register!!

How does it work?

Follow along this step-by-step process to getting started with programming:

1. Explore what programs you might be interested in below:

* = Inclusive of Pre-ETS (Pre-Employment Transition Services)

** = Inclusive of Pre-ETS & VR (Vocational Rehabilitation) Services

Individual / Caregiver Evaluation

DYAD Consultation (Caregiver/Guardian & Child/Individual)

Individual Session

*Group Session

Participation in a HANDS in Autism® Workshop or Training

**HANDSMade Internship

2. Get Referred & Register

Gain a referral from a community professional (i.e. medical, school, therapist, etc.).

For Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services, get referred by your VR counselor by having them download and fill out the ‘VR Referral Form’ to the left.

If you would like to refer a client to our non-VR services, please select the ‘Digital Referral Form’ & specify “Referring Provider” as your role, OR, download the PDF form and email to hands@iupui.edu.

3. Confirm Desired Services

Upon gaining a referral, a HANDS team member will be in touch with the next steps to determine which services or programs you are most interested in getting started with as well as payment/funding options.

If not registering for Pre-ETS or VR services, skip step 4.

4. Complete the Intake Meeting

A HANDS trainer will be in touch to set up an intake meeting (initial consultation) to identify individual needs and services qualified for.


Before your first session…

We are so excited that you and your family have decided to engage in services provided by HANDS in Autism®! It is our privilege to partner with you along this journey of growth and opportunities! To facilitate a smooth start to services, please make sure you’ve completed the following administrative and technical processes prior to your first session, if not already done.

1. Sign a Media Consent Form

HANDS in Autism® greatly respects the confidentiality of your information. Briefly, we may collect photographs, audio recordings, and/or video recordings to ensure the provision of high-quality services and facilitate targeted educational and training purposes. You may also provide optional consent for us to use this information in broader educational, promotional, and marketing resources.
After you've registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the subject line "HANDS in Autism [Name of Training & Session]" to the email provided. If this email does not come to your inbox right away, keep a look out as it will most likely arrive within 5-6 weeks to the first day of the training/program. In this email you'll find the Media Consent Form and instructions to complete it, as well as details about how we manage your information in the Media Consent Form. If you still did not receive the email within 5-6 weeks of your program start date or if you have further questions about completing the form, contact us.

2. Complete a Background Questionnaire

These questionnaires vary in length (approximately 5 to 20 minutes per questionnaire) and cover a range of topics, including your interest areas, skills, and goals for the future.
For us to get to know you better and to personalize the services that you will receive, we ask that you complete these series of questionnaires.
After you've registered, you will receive an email with pre-training questionnaires to the email provided. If this email does not come to your inbox right away, keep a look out as it will most likely arrive within 5-6 weeks to the first day of the training/program. In this email you'll find the Background Questionnaire with instructions to complete it. If you still did not receive the email within 5-6 weeks of your program start date or if you have further questions about completing the questionnaire, contact us.

3. Set up an IU Guest Account via Canvas

Canvas is a learning management system that we routinely use in our services and it is how you will access all modules, announcements, trainings, etc.
  • Set up your account here.
  • Find detailed instructions on how to set up and access courses in your IU Canvas account here.

For additional resources and troubleshooting, visit our Access & Support page and scroll down to “Canvas” under “List of Common Services/Platforms”

4. Download & Install Zoom

Zoom is an online conferencing platform that we use during meetings, trainings and services to host discussions, presentations, and provide modeling of techniques.
  • The process of signing up for Zoom is very simple (and the basic plan is free). Just go to zoom.us/signup.
  • Find HANDS in Autism's Zoom user guide here.
 

For additional resources and troubleshooting, visit our Access & Support page and scroll down to “Zoom” under “List of Common Services/Platforms”

We’re here to help!

Contact us with any questions before, during, or after the process to getting involved with programming services.