Our team engages in rigorous research designed to improve the lives of autistic people and their families and the quality of care and services for individuals with autism and related disabilities, and continue to develop and improve upon our model training curriculum, framework, and process.
Explore the extensive presentations and publications by the HANDS team via traditional scholarly avenues, including scientific journals, books, and conferences below.
The following reflect scientifically meritorious research activities for which key personnel or the HANDS in Autism® Core were involved in within the prior 24 months of the HANDS in Autism® CTSI Core renewal:
Achanti, S.Y., Swiezy, N. & Neal, T. (2022). NeuroDiagnostic Institute stabilizing and transition the behavioral changes while preventing the readmission of the ASD affected people. Summer 2022 Poster Session, School of Informatics and Computing, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Ayyam, V., Swiezy, N., & Neal, T. (2022). HANDS in Autism: SchoolWORK™ Project. Presented at Fall 2022 Poster Session, School of Informatics and Computing, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis.
Bomma, V., Swiezy, N. & Neal, T. (2022). NeuroDiagnostic Institute–Stabilizing the changes introduced while concentrating on preventing the re-admissions cycle with healthcare outcomes for youth with ASD. Presented at Summer 2022 Poster Session, School of Informatics and Computing, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Gadde, M., Swiezy, N. & Neal, T. (2022). Measures–The Autism Knowledge Survey. Presented at Fall 2022 Poster Session, School of Informatics and Computing, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Gottipati, M., Swiezy, N. & Neal, T. (2022). Autism Healthcare Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes). Presented at Summer 2022 Poster Session, School of Informatics and Computing, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
HANDS in Autism. (2021). Indiana Interagency Autism Coordinating Council (IIACC): Annual report, 2020-2021. Retrieved from the Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services website: https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/files/IIACC-Report-2020-2021-final.pdf
HANDS in Autism. (2022). Indiana Interagency Autism Coordinating Council (IIACC): Annual report, 2021-2022. Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services website.
HANDS in Autism (2021). HANDS in Autism® Intensive Training and Staff Onboarding for the Indiana NeuroDiagnostic Institute (NDI) Autism Services Unit and Advanced Treatment Center.
HANDS in Autism (2022). Systematic implementation: From installation to sustainability–the HANDS in Autism® Coordinated Care Continuum. Indianapolis, IN: HANDS in Autism®.
Indiana Interagency Autism Coordination Council (IIACC). Indiana comprehensive state plan for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), 2022 (last revised). Prepared for the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) under facilitation by HANDS in Autism. Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services website.
Mohammed, A., Neal, T. & Swiezy, N. (2022). Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) by HANDS in Autism® Healthcare. Presented at Fall 2022 Poster Session, School of Informatics and Computing, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Neal, T. (2021). A Framework and Process for Facilitating Systemic Change in Autism Services. WSWD2021 4th International Conference; Strengthening social solidarity, community resilience, and global connectedness Conference Proceedings.
Neal, T. (2021). HANDSmade™ Transdisciplinary Training Program. SWD2021 4th International Conference; Strengthening social solidarity, community resilience, and global connectedness Conference Proceedings.
Neal, T. (2022). Autism Spectrum Disorder: Tools & foundations essential to successful transitions in adulthood and to the workplace. WSWD2022 5th International Conference; Co-building a new eco-social world: Leave no one behind (Achieving community resilience & SDGs) Conference Proceedings.
Neal, T. & Swiezy, N. Bridging the Autism Service Chasm: Implementation of a Coordinated Care Continuum for Patients with the Most Significant Behavioral Health Challenges. Presented at DMHA (Department of Mental Health and Addictions, Family and Social Services Administration) 2022 Cultural Agility & Application: Individual Accountability and Organization Adaptability Conference, Indianapolis, IN
Neal, T. & Swiezy, N. Coordinated care in autism spectrum disorder/developmental disability (ASD/DD) treatment: Exploration of the impacts of inner and outer context in patient and team outcomes. Presented at 2022 Society for Implementation Research Collaboration (SIRC) Conference: From implementation foundations to new frontiers, Implementation Development Workshops (IDWs).
Rayala, L., Swiezy, N., & Neal, T. (2022). Comparative assessment of behavioral patterns in autistic individuals. Presented at Fall 2022 Poster Session, School of Informatics and Computing, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Reddy Kaila, K., Neal, T. & Swiezy, N. (2022). HANDS in Autism: Autism Project IIACC. Presented at Fall 2022 Poster Session, School of Informatics and Computing, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Sirasapalli, S., Swiezy, N. & Neal, T. Bridging the gap: Evidence-informed facilitation and tele-mentoring to improve provider training and healthcare outcomes for youth with ASD. Presented at Spring 2022 Poster Session, School of Informatics and Computing, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Swiezy, N.B., Neal, T.J., Monahan, P., Garman, B.M., & Stone, W. (in progress). The Autism Knowledge Survey-Revised: A Cross Group Comparison.
Swiezy, N., Ashby, I., Deodhar, A, & Neal, T. (under review). HANDS in Autism® Model: A comprehensive and innovative training approach for personnel working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Global Implementation Research and Applications
Uppalapati, Y., Swiezy, N. & Neal, T. HANDS in Autism: Autism Project ECHO. Presented at Spring 2022 Poster Session, School of Informatics and Computing, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Vallabh, R., Neal, T., Deodhar, A., & Swiezy, N. (2022). In-person vs virtual knowledge survey data analysis among summer training participants. Presented at Fall 2022 Poster Session, School of Informatics and Computing, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
The following reflect scientifically meritorious research activities for which key personnel or the HANDS in Autism® Core were involved in within the prior 24 months of the 2021 HANDS in Autism® CTSI Core renewal:
Bradshaw J, Gillespie S, McCracken C, King BH, McCracken JT, Johnson CR, Lecavalier L, Smith T, Swiezy N, Bearss K, Sikich L, Donnelly C, Hollander E, McDougle CJ, Scahill L. Predictors of Caregiver Strain for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Autism Dev Disord. 2021 Sep;51(9):3039-3049. doi: 10.1007/s10803-020-04625-x. PMID: 33151499.
HANDS in Autism. (2020). Indiana Interagency Autism Coordinating Council (IIACC): Annual report, 2019-2020. Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services website.
HANDS in Autism. (in progress). Indiana Interagency Autism Coordinating Council (IIACC): Annual report, 2020-2021.
Indiana Interagency Autism Coordination Council (IIACC) (in progress). Indiana comprehensive state plan for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), 2021 (last revised). Prepared for the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) under facilitation by HANDS in Autism.
Sheridan, E.H., Gillespie, S., Johnson, C.R., Lecavalier, L., Smith, T., Swiezy, N., Turner, K., Pritchett, J., Mruzek, D.W., Evans, A.N., Bearss, K., Scahill, L. Using Parent Target Problem Narratives to Evaluate Outcomes in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Res Child Adolesc Psychopathol 49, 1527–1535 (2021).
Sukhodolsky DG, Lecavalier L, Johnson C, Smith T, Swiezy N, Bearss K, Kalvin CB, Scahill L. Anxiety in 3- to 7-year-old children with autism spectrum disorder seeking treatment for disruptive behavior. Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice 2020, 24:400-410.
Swiezy, N.B., Neal, T.J., Monahan, P., Garman, B.M., & Stone, W. (in progress). The Autism Knowledge Survey-Revised: A Cross Group Comparison.
Swiezy, N., Smith, T., Johnson, C. R., Bearss, K., Lecavalier, L., Drill, R., Warner, D., Deng, Y., Xu, Y., Dziura, J., Handen, B., & Scahill, L. (2021). Direct observation in a large-scale randomized trial of parent training in children with autism spectrum disorder and disruptive behavior. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 89, 101879.
The following reflect scientifically meritorious research activities for which key personnel or the HANDS in Autism® Core were involved in within the prior 24 months of the 2020 HANDS in Autism® CTSI Core renewal:
Bradshaw, J., Gillespie, S., McCracken, C., King, B., McCracken, J., Johnson, C., Lecavalier, L., Smith, T., Swiezy, N., Bearss, K., Sikich, L., Donnelly, C., Hollander, E., McDougle, C., Scahill, L. (in press). Predictors of Caregiver Strain for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
†Gentry, M., Neal, T., Hendricks, D., Swiezy, N. (2019, April). Intervention Methods for Job Readiness as a Part of the HANDSmade™ Program at HANDS in Autism®. Poster presented at the Life Health Sciences Internship (LHSI) Spring 2019 Poster Session at IUPUI Student Research and Engagement Day, Indianapolis, IN.
HANDS in Autism. (2020). Indiana Interagency Autism Coordinating Council (IIACC): Annual report, 2019-2020. Retrieved from the Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services website.
Indiana Interagency Autism Coordination Council (IIACC) (in progress). Indiana comprehensive state plan for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), 2020 (last revised). Prepared for the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) under facilitation by HANDS in Autism.
Lecavalier, L., McCracken, C.E., Aman, M.G., McDougle, C.J., McCracken, J.T., Tierney, E., Smith, T., Johnson, C., King, B., Handen, B., Swiezy, N.B., Arnold, E., Bearss, K., Vitiello, B., Scahill, L. (2019). An exploration of concomitant psychiatric disorders in children with autism spectrum disorder. Comprehensive Psychiatry, vol 88, pp. 57-64.
†Passwater, C., Neal, T., Swiezy, N. (2019, April). The Autism Knowledge Survey-Revised (AKS-R) as a Measure of Stigma. Poster presented at the Student Research and Creative Activities Day 2019, Indianapolis, IN.
Postorino V., Gillespie S., Lecavalier L., Smith T., Johnson C., Swiezy N., Aman M.G., McDougle C.J., Bearss K., Andridge, R.R., Vitiello B., Scahill L. (2019). Clinical correlates of parenting stress in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and serious behavioral problems. Journal of Child and Family Studies.
Sheridan, E.H., Gillespie, S., Johnson, C.R., Lecavalier, L., Smith, T., Swiezy, N., Turner, K., Pritchett, J., Mruzek, D.W., Evans, A.N., Bearss, K., Scahill, L. (submitted). Using Parent Target Problem Narratives to Evaluate, Outcomes in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology Journal.
Sukhodolsky DG, Lecavalier L, Johnson C, Smith T, Swiezy N, Bearss K, Kalvin CB, Scahill L. Anxiety in 3- to 7-year-old children with autism spectrum disorder seeking treatment for disruptive behavior. Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice 2020, 24:400-410.
Swiezy, N.B., Neal, T.J., Monahan, P., Garman, B.M., & Stone, W. (in progress). The Autism Knowledge Survey-Revised: A Cross Group Comparison.
Swiezy, N.B., Smith, T., Johnson, C.R., Bearss, K., Lecavalier, L., Drill, R., Warner, D., Deng, Y., Xu, Y., Dziura, J., Handen, B., & Scahill, L. (submitted). Direct observation in a large-scale randomized trial of parent training in children with autism spectrum disorder and disruptive behavior.
Lecavalier, L., McCracken, C. E., Aman, M. G., McDougle, C. J. , McCracken, J. T., Tierney, E., Smith, T., Jonson, C., King, B., Handen, B., Swiezy, N. B., Arnold, L. E., Bearss, K., Vitiello, B., & Scahill, L. (in press). Exploration of concomitant psychiatric disorders in children with autism spectrum disorder. Comprehensive Psychiatry.
Aregbe, A., Neal, T., & Swiezy, N. (2018). Measuring and predicting change: Knowledge, perceptions and attitudes of entry level medical professionals. Poster submitted for the 2018 Purdue Autism Research Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
Madison, N., Swiezy, N., & Neal, T. (2018). Sexual Victimization and Education of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Poster presented at the 2018 Fall Conference, Indiana Association of School Psychologists, Indianapolis, IN.
Workman, S., Swiezy, N. & Neal, T. (2018). Disciplinary Actions and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Maximizing Support and Using De-escalation Techniques to Deter the Administration of Disciplinary Actions on Students with ASD. Poster presented at the 2018 Fall Conference, Indiana Association of School Psychologists, Indianapolis, IN.
Swiezy, N., Neal, T., Garman-McClaine, B, & Ashby, I. (2018). A framework and process for facilitating systemic change in Indiana autism services. Paper presented at the 2018 START National Training Institute (SNTI), Boston, MA.
Ali, M., Swiezy, N., & Neal, T. (2018). Effects of HANDS Interventions and ABA Therapy on Vocational Training for Individuals with ASD. Poster presented at the Spring 2018 Poster Session, Life-Health Sciences Internship Program at IUPUI.
Torres, C., Rollman, N., Neal, T., & Swiezy, N. (2018). Cultural Responsiveness for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Poster presented at the Spring 2018 Poster Session, Life-Health Sciences Internship Program at IUPUI.
Sullivan, E., Swiezy, N., & Neal, T. (2017). HANDS in Autism® Intensive Training: A Comparison of Knowledge of Teachers in Inclusion vs. Non-Inclusion Settings. Poster presented at the Summer 2016 Poster Session, Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (Indiana CTSI).
Neal, T. & Swiezy, N. (2017). Statewide systems level evaluation and implementation. Paper presented at the 4th Biennial Global Implementation Conference (GIC 2017), Toronto, Canada.
Swiezy, N. & Neal, T. (2017). School WORK: Measurement for effective implementation practices in autism spectrum disorder. Paper presented at the 11th Annual Autism Conference for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Puerto Rico.
