Intensive Workshop for Direct Support Providers, Paraprofessionals, Assistants and Support Personnel

1 Day Paraprofessional & Support Personnel Training 2024

Join the HANDS in Autism® Team for an intensive workshop for Direct Support Providers, Paraprofessionals, Assistants and Support Personnel that focuses on providing hands-on experience and coaching in a simulated setting. While the program includes traditional instructional methods such as lectures and discussion, the emphasis of the workshop is building increased knowledge and skill of the process to support students with varying level of disability and need in achieving maximum success.

2025 Dates

• January 24, 2025
• February 21, 2025
• March 21, 2025
• May 9, 2025
• August 22, 2025
• September 26, 2025
• October 17, 2025
• December 12, 2025

2026 Dates

• January 23, 2026
• February 20, 2026
• March 20, 2026
• May 8, 2026
• August 21, 2026
• September 25, 2026
• October 16, 2026
• December 11, 2026

Yes, partial scholarships through HANDS in Autism are available to qualifying participants.

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Learning is important to effectively support individuals with ASD. To make learning accessible for families and professionals, we have created a resource list featuring grants for individuals and also have partial scholarships available with approved applications.

Refunds & Cancellations

The following is our cancellation policy that is applicable across all events:

All registrations are final, and no refunds or transfers will be issued. If you find that you are unable to attend a scheduled session, your registration fee may be applied to your attendance at a future session within the same calendar year if available by emailing hands@iupui.edu or calling 317-274-2675 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the event.