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Audrey Pitzer

Training Specialist, CBSI

Email:
audcwill@iu.edu
Department:
Indiana Institute On Disability on Community
Campus:
IU Bloomington

Position Title

Training Specialist

CBSI & IRCA Role Updates

Training Specialist, CBSI

Position and Center

Audrey is a Training Specialist with  HANDS in Autism® at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Indiana University, Bloomington.

General Description

Audrey is a Training Specialist at HANDS in Autism® who develops and delivers research-backed professional development to educators, administrators, and school personnel across Indiana and surrounding states. She works collaboratively with school districts to support the implementation of the HANDS Model, providing training, coaching, and consultation to strengthen evidence-based practices in classroom and school settings. Through her role, Audrey translates current research on autism, behavior, and learning into practical, actionable strategies that educators can apply to improve outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorder. Her expertise in training delivery and implementation support helps districts build capacity and foster systemic adoption of effective practices that benefit students with diverse learning and behavioral needs.

Degrees

B.S. Special Education, Mild and Intense Interventions

Personal Statement

Audrey's passion for the field stems from having a younger sister with a rare chromosome disorder. After superceding doctor's notes that she wouldn't read, write, walk, or talk,

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