Make it - Take it virtual workshops
HANDS in Autism® MITI (Make-it/Take-it) workshops:
This interactive virtual workshop series is designed to educate participants on evidence-based strategies for supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities across various settings, including home, school, and the community. Participants will learn how to apply these strategies effectively and will have the opportunity to discuss and develop individualized materials tailored to the needs of the person or people they support.
Each session in the series will focus on a specific topic of interest and provide hands-on opportunities to explore and create practical tools that enhance support for individuals with ASD and/or developmental disabilities.
Cost: $30/session or $240 for all 12 sessions in the series
Register here for all or some of the sessions:
All sessions are from 12-2 PM EST
01/21/2026, Physical & Visual Structure: Creating a perfect environment: physical and visual structure that works
01/28/2026, Schedules & Work Systems: Staying on-time and on-task; visual schedules and work systems for any setting
02/11/2026, Choreography & Team Collaboration: Creating a flow and synergy across individuals, staff and settings
02/18/2026, Implementation Supports, Prompting & Differential Reinforcement: Practical intervention across settings; behavioral strategies effective for all learners
02/25/2026, Safety Plan: Understanding and creating a safety plan tailored to fit multiple settings
03/04/2026, Sensory Considerations: Understanding and supporting unique sensory needs
03/11/2026, Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC): Person-Centered Planning: personalizing goal setting, supports and resources
03/18/2026, Goal Writing: An essential roadmap for intervention and programming
04/01/2026, Social Skills: Crucial skills for the everyday success across the lifespan
04/08/2026, Tasks & Adaptations: Creative Teaching: adapting instructional material for inclusive settings
04/22/2026, Data-Driven Decision Making: Practical tools to make data work for you and your team
05/06/2026, Generalization: Planning for and supporting skills from teaching to daily living
Email HANDS with any questions: hands@iu.edu