An Introduction to HANDS in Autism® · 2020-05-11 · Vision of the HANDS in Autism® Center...
Transcript of An Introduction to HANDS in Autism® · 2020-05-11 · Vision of the HANDS in Autism® Center...
IU® School of Medicine
An Introduction to
HANDS in Autism® Interdisciplinary Training & Resource Center
Naomi Swiezy, Ph.D., HSPP Founder & Director, HANDS in Autism® Clinical Professor, IUSM
IU® School of Medicine
Who is HANDS in Autism®?
Center for interdisciplinary service, training, research
Housed within the Department of Psychiatry at IUSM/Riley Hospital on IUPUI campus
Foundational funding through CDC 2004-2006 and IDOE in 2006-2013
IU® School of Medicine
Provide a broad yet comprehensive foundation for understanding and working with people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and a range of other developmental and behavioral challenges through shadowing, observation, practice and feedback Build bridges of information, resources and collaboration across family, educational, medical and community systems
Mission of the HANDS in Autism® Center
IU® School of Medicine
Vision of the HANDS in Autism® Center
2006-2015
Intensive Sites
Material Distribution
Web/Live Workshops
Intensive Hands-On Training
Local Community Cadre Sites
Collaborative Programs
Building local capacity through
(1) demonstrations of implementation of evidence-based practices across home, school, medical and other community settings and
(2) local community cadres (LCCs) also bridging across systems and settings with a focus on shared responsibility for positive individual and family outcomes.
IU® School of Medicine
Why a Focus on ASD?
IU® School of Medicine
HOUSE Curriculum: A Robust Model
• Consistent curriculum content and process framework
• Individualization and prioritization based upon setting and roles
IU® School of Medicine
Overarching Curriculum Principles
At each phase of implementation, data at core of all decisions regarding individual programming, programming for trainees, and HANDS program evaluation
Data as the guide to effect, impacts and needs for modification
Trainers and trainees
Trainees, colleagues, and families
Schools and communities
IU® School of Medicine
Other Attributes
IU® School of Medicine
Other Attributes (cont’d)
All must have tools appropriate to role; all different roles and need for info and training
Facilitate getting level and format needed for role
IU® School of Medicine
BREADTH OF RESOURCES AND TRAINING
IU® School of Medicine
Dissemination
Regular eupdates and practical pointers
Publications: manuals, toolkits Active website with reproducible
activities and lessons
& Learning Connection
IU® School of Medicine
Web Modules & Activities
Available online at www.HANDSinAutism.org
IU® School of Medicine
Online & Onsite Trainings
Request a Live Training
Interactive Workshops Across the State
Virtual Awareness Fair
Webcasts, Podcasts & Archived Web conferences
IU® School of Medicine
Individualized Programming Sample:
HANDSmade™ Program Making Adults Dependable Employees
A work-study model for meaningful transition, job readiness, and employability training
Also available: • Parent/child dyads, individual programming across lifespan • Live and web consultations
IU® School of Medicine
Supporting Local Areas
It takes a community to support the efforts…
IU® School of Medicine
THE KEY TO BUILDING LOCAL CAPACITY
AND SUSTAINABILITY
IU® School of Medicine
Current State: Education and EBPs
IU® School of Medicine
Key Challenges
IU® School of Medicine
Challenges (cont’d)
IU® School of Medicine
Proposed Solutions
IU® School of Medicine
HANDS Solution: Intensive Trainings &
Demonstrations
• Summer Training (since 2005)
• Demonstration Classrooms
IU® School of Medicine
Consideration of individualized
needs and goals
IU® School of Medicine
The Original Model:
Intensive Training Weeks
o
o
o
o
o
IU® School of Medicine
Extension of the Model:
Demonstration Sites
IU® School of Medicine
Measuring Success
IU® School of Medicine
Sample Impact: Application (AOK-E)
IU® School of Medicine
Sample Impact: Implementation (SW)
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Program Design Assessment EnvironmentalControl
Teaching Behavior Intervention
Pe
rce
nt
Sco
re
Phase
School WORK Phases: Phipps
Pre- Spring 2011
Ongoing - Fall 2011
Ongoing - Spring 2012
Ongoing - Fall 2012
Ongoing - Spring 2013
Ongoing - Fall 2013
Ongoing - Spring 2014
Maintenance vs training in last teaching components
IU® School of Medicine
Sample Anecdotes/Stories
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
IU® School of Medicine
Summary
IU® School of Medicine
Questions? Comments?
Naomi B. Swiezy, PhD, HSPP 317.274.3935 317.274.3558 (f) [email protected]