Events
The events listed on the page includes seminars, lectures, discussion groups, and workshops. These are traditional didactic learning experiences that do not involve hands-on learning and application. These events do lay a foundation for applying knowledge in a hands-on manner, so please do not be discouraged if you still have questions after attending these events. It's all part of the learning process!
Registration Policies
Current funding by the generous entities listed at the bottom of each page allows us to offer all HANDS events free of charge. However, the Annual Autism conference is not a HANDS events, so there is a fee for registration.
Please note that our current system does not allow us to confirm online registration. If you feel that you may have made a mistake in the registration process or would like to cancel or change your registration for any event, please contact us at hands@iupui.edu or by calling Heather Coates at (317) 278-7839.
Annual Events
Annual Autism Conference, December 5, 2009
Since 2002, the Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center has held an Annual Autism Conference specifically targeting medical and educational professionals who work with children with an ASD or PDD. The conference may also be informative for parents and caregivers of children with an ASD or PDD. The topic of the conference varies each year, but the emphasis remains on informing professionals and caregivers on current and relevant topics in research, treatment, and issues associated with ASD and PDD. The unique approach of this conference reflects the multidisciplinary approach to working with children on the spectrum. Registration is required and there is a fee associated with this event.
Awareness Fair, April 24, 2009
The HANDS in Autism Program at the Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center is hosting our Annual Autism Awareness Fair on Friday, April 24, 2009. The fair will take place primarily in the Ruth Lilly Learning Center on the Lower Level, but tables will also be located in the lobby across from the Safety Store. Presenters will include a wide variety of organizations, including other Riley departments, community service providers, advocacy groups, schools, and government resources.
Ongoing Events
Make It Take It Workshop Series, September - December 2008
The Make It Take It Workshop series is designed to provide caregivers, educational professionals, and medical professionals to create take-home materials helpful in interacting and working with children with an ASD or PDD. These sessions begin with a brief lecture to provide general information necessary to design and create materials using the appropriate strategy as discussed. The workshop will conclude with the creation of take-home materials with the assistance of the HANDS in Autism team members. Once we have reached our maximum registration, we will take names to be put on a waitlist in case of cancellations. If you are unable to register online, please contact Heather Coates at 317-278-7839.
Next Steps Seminar, October 22, 2009
The Next Steps Seminar is designed to inform parents, caregivers, grandparents, and other professionals about the general issues associated with ASD and PDD. Specifically, the seminar covers the diagnosis, coping with diagnosis, family support, making appropriate treatment and care decisions, as well as rights per the state of Indiana. A comprehensive manual is provided to each household for future reference and quality sources of information and support. Once we have reached our maximum registration, we will take names to be put on a waitlist in case of cancellations. If you are unable to register online, please contact Heather Coates at 317-278-7839.
InfoRM Yourself - Transitions & Planning, December 9, 2008
The InfoRM Yourself workshop series is designed for parents and professionals who would like more information on specific issues associated with caring for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Each workshop will provide a variety of high quality resources and information on a different topic. Also, participants will learn basic techniques to evaluate the relevance, authority, source, and bias of different types of information. The workshop begins by discussing an extensive list of resources, then participants are instructed how to choose information and resources relevant to their needs. Once we have reached our maximum registration, we will take names to be put on a waitlist in case of cancellations. If you are unable to register online, please contact Heather Coates at 317-278-7839.
Next Steps for Grandparents Seminar, July 2009
The Next Steps Seminar is designed to inform parents, caregivers, grandparents, and other professionals about the general issues associated with ASD and PDD. Specifically, the seminar covers the diagnosis, coping with diagnosis, family support, making appropriate treatment and care decisions, as well as rights per the state of Indiana. A comprehensive manual is provided to each household for future reference and quality sources of information and support. Once we have reached our maximum registration, we will take names to be put on a waitlist in case of cancellations. If you are unable to register online, please contact Heather Coates at 317-278-7839.
