Bridging Across Systems
HANDS in Autism® has had long-standing collaborative relationships with a number of state systems and organizations inclusive of FSSA, DDRS, BDDS, DMHA, DCS as well as the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). Across agencies, the long-term partnerships demonstrate a close tie and integration across various initiatives with gaps and need for more intensive, comprehensive, systematic and coordinated care processes.
HANDS in Autism® has served in the capacity of a service provider to the IDOE since 2006. Through this process of involvement and integration, HANDS has facilitated awareness, dissemination of information and resources across learning styles and formats, and community wide training across the state and beyond particularly in the areas of reduction of intense behaviors and increases in functional and adaptive skills that allow for improved milieu, family and community integration.
