The HANDS Summer Intensive Trainings: Learn It. Practice It. Use It.
Refresh, Recharge, and Learn This Summer with HANDS in Autism®
Summer is the perfect time to invest in professional growth, explore new resources, and prepare for the upcoming school year. HANDS in Autism® offers a variety of opportunities to help educators, clinicians, support staff, families, and community providers expand their knowledge and strengthen their skills while earning professional development hours.
Intensive Summer Trainings
Looking for hands-on learning and practical application? Join our Weeklong Intensive Summer Trainings, offered both virtually and onsite. These trainings provide evidence-based strategies, individualized supports, structured teaching approaches, and tools that can be immediately applied in educational, healthcare, home, and community settings. Summer Training
HANDS DD & Autism Project ECHO
Take advantage of our FREE HANDS DD & Autism Project ECHO sessions. Participate live to engage with subject matter experts, case presenters, and colleagues from across the state and beyond. Can't attend live? Previous ECHO recordings are available to watch at your convenience, allowing you to continue learning throughout the summer. Hands In Autism Echo Series
Let's Talk Sessions
Join our Let's Talk sessions for focused discussions on timely topics related to autism, developmental disabilities, education, behavior, communication, transition, and community supports. These interactive sessions provide opportunities to ask questions, share experiences, and learn practical strategies from experts and peers. https://handsinautism.iu.edu/partnerships/community/community-cadres/lets-talk-lcc.html
Refresh Your Classroom with the HANDS Shop
Summer is also a great time to prepare your classroom or program for the new school year. Visit the HANDS Shop to explore:
- Visual supports
- Informational handouts
- Resource toolkits
- Manuals and implementation guides
- Single-strategy toolkits
- Learning supports and materials
These resources can help create structured, supportive, and inclusive learning environments for all students. Check out our store
Refresh Your Knowledge
Need a quick professional learning boost? Explore the growing collection of HANDS in Autism® articles, videos, mini-learning modules, and evidence-based resources available online. Whether you're reviewing foundational concepts or learning new strategies, these resources provide flexible opportunities to continue your professional growth throughout the summer. Check our Trainings
Make this summer count by investing in yourself and the individuals you support. Visit HANDS in Autism® to explore training opportunities, resources, and professional learning options available all season long.