School/Community Consultation Elective for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows
The HANDS in Autism® (“HANDS”) School & Community Consultation Medical Elective has been designed to provide learners in medical education with an opportunity to shadow, engage, and learn about school experience and community living particularly as it relates to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and a range of other special needs.
Indiana University School of Medicine students, residents and fellows may choose Autism and Related Developmental Disorders (93PS830) as an elective course.
In this elective, medical students will learn how to diagnose autism and other developmental disorders, as well as how to intervene behaviorally and with medication. Throughout the elective, students will build a strong understanding by learning from their mentors, observing patient interactions, and actively searching for information in medical literature. They’ll also get a chance to explore clinical research.
As you consider this elective or other ways to engage as part of your medical training, check out the HANDS Calendar to find opportunities to participate.