Initial sessions will focus on skills assessment and goal development to provide direction for future sessions. Sessions are structured to address the identified academic, behavioral, and/or functional goals. Skills and interventions will be individualized but may be addressed in either an individual or group setting depending on the format best able to target the prioritized goals at that time.
Example: A small group, consisting of no more than 4-6 similar aged children, work together in group activities that allow for learning and practice of such skills as turn taking, use of positive commenting, and response to one another during interactive games using materials of high interest to the children involved.
Adaptations to materials and activities are individualized based upon the particular needs of group members (e.g., fine or gross motor adaptations, communication output options, visual cues/supports) to best support the childrens’ ability to understand, express, and engage with peers within the group.
Private Group Programs:
Interested in providing programming to your students, employees, or organization in a more tailored and specific way? Contact hands@iupui.edu with stated interest and a brief overview of your organization/group & potential needs so we can provide what’s best for you!
Eligibility:
Early Childhood (Ages <7)
- No diagnosis needed
- No referral needed
- Payment through self-pay, scholarship, OR School contract request
School-Age (Grades K-12)
- Enrolled in school
- Diagnosis of a disability
- Referral required
- Payment through self-pay, scholarship, OR School contract request (if not ages 14-22 & Pre-ETS Eligible)
Transition-Adulthood (Ages 14+)
Pre-ETS Eligible:
- Enrolled in an education or training program
- Diagnosis of a disability
- Referral required
- Between the ages 14-22
Non-Pre-ETS:
- Enrolled in an education or training program
- Diagnosis of a disability
- Referral required
