For over two decades, the HANDS in Autism® Summer Intensive Trainings have helped participants move beyond theory and into confident, effective practice. Since 2004, professionals from Indiana, across the United States, and around the world have chosen HANDS for one reason: it works.
What sets these trainings apart is their hands‑on, real‑world approach. Participants don’t just hear about strategies they see them in action, practice them in structured classroom settings, and receive real‑time coaching from experienced HANDS professionals. This immersive experience allows participants to build skills that are immediately applicable in classrooms, clinics, and community settings.
Year after year, participant feedback reflects consistently high satisfaction, reinforcing the training’s relevance, quality, and long‑term value. Many participants describe the Summer Intensive as a turning point in their professional growth, one that strengthens confidence and improves everyday practice.
To meet the needs of busy professionals, the program offers flexible participation options, including a fully immersive onsite experience, a convenient online format, and a hybrid option. Regardless of format, participants receive the same evidence‑based content, expert instruction, and practical focus that define the HANDS approach.
What truly sets the HANDS Summer Intensive apart is its lasting impact. Data collected from 2004 through 2025 show consistently high ratings near the top of the Likert scale, reflecting the program’s effectiveness, relevance, and adaptability. Ongoing improvements to the curriculum, thoughtful integration of online and hybrid formats, and strong partnerships with schools and communities ensure the training remains responsive and forward‑thinking.
Whether you’re a returning participant looking to deepen your practice or a first‑time attendee ready to learn, connect, and grow, the HANDS in Autism® Summer Intensive Trainings offer an experience that equips you today and makes a difference long after summer ends.
As one participant put it, “This training gave me tools I can use immediately—and the confidence to use them well.”
Whether you’re a returning participant looking to deepen your practice or a first‑time attendee ready to learn, connect, and grow, the Summer Intensive Trainings offer an experience that equips you today and makes a difference long after summer ends.
As we celebrate 21 years, we remain committed to delivering a training experience that is relevant, rigorous, and rewarding—preparing participants not just to understand their field, but to actively shape it.
