Autism Highlights

December 2022

Autism Networking Days!

On 9/21/22 we kicked off our first Autism Networking Session! This session is designed to connect teachers who are participating in the autism initiative in our region. For our first session, we had teachers from Apollo-Ridge and Armstrong participate! The next session on February 1st will focus on Social Skills instruction. The May 3rd session will focus on behavior. Sessions are from 8:30 - 11:30 am at IU28. If you are interested in registering please click here.

Congratulations Apollo RIdge!

Apollo-Ridge was accepted into the PATTAN Autism Initiative this year! They receive support from the IU and PATTAN to implement evidence-based practices for their students! We look forward to assisting you in this journey.

Autism 101

The IU is proud to offer Autism 101 to our district! To learn more about this training see the smore linked below. If you are interested in hosting this training in your district for your staff please complete the form here.

Autism 101

Effective Strategies for working with students with Autism Autism is a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social communication and interaction, and or repetitive behaviors or interests. People with ASD may behave, communicate, interact, and learn in ways that are different from most other people.

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Classroom Supports and Consultation

Districts are able to request training or consultation to support students with autism here. We are able to provide training as well as coaching and modeling of instructional and behavioral practices. We currently have been working with teachers and classrooms in the following districts: Apollo-Ridge, Armstrong, Homer-Center, Indiana, Penns Manor, and Marion Center.

Understanding & Supporting Students with ASD

On November 23rd we worked with teachers from Penns Manor High School on understanding and supporting students with ASD. It was a great day of learning and collaboration!