Indiana Department of Education

Bridging Across Systems

HANDS in Autism® has partnered with various state systems and organizations, including the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), since 2006. These collaborations focus on addressing gaps and enhancing care processes through greater integration and coordination. HANDS has raised awareness, shared resources, and provided training across Indiana and beyond, especially in reducing intense behaviors and improving functional skills for better integration into families, schools, and communities.  

"I enjoyed time to talk about a big-picture problem that we want to try to address. I like the structure in thinking through the process with the various handouts."

                                               -Building Administrator, Suspension Expulsion Coalition Member

"I enjoyed the clarity having shared core values to begin the brainstorming process."

-District Director, Suspension Expulsion Coalition Member