IRCA staff respond with accurate, evidence-based, and timely information to meet the needs of individuals across the autism spectrum and across the lifespan, their families, and the professionals who support them. We have a multidisciplinary staff who come from a variety of backgrounds including education, speech-language pathology, social work, psychology, special education administration, applied behavior analysis, early childhood education, and family members of those on the spectrum.
No matter where you are in your journey from diagnosis through adulthood, our resources are here to help you navigate options related to an autism spectrum disorder.
Our website has useful information and resources including visual supports, diagnosis guides, roadmaps to state services, summer camps, recorded family support webinars and more.
The Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) is legislatively mandated to do a Needs Assessment Survey every 3 years (IC-12-11-8-3). The purpose of the survey is to identify: (A) the status of services provided to individuals with autism and their families; and (B) the need for additional or alternative services for individuals with autism and their families.
I feel much more prepared to work with students with autism since completing the training with IRCA. I learned practical and effective techniques that are easy to implement. I no longer feel apprehensive about working with students who have been identified with autism.
Second Grade General Education Teacher
Due to our desire to keep our staff and those we train safe, and to expand access to our trainings and workshops to even more people, all of our offerings are now available online. Certificates of Attendance are available for Professional Growth Points upon course completion. Type II BCBA credits available for some courses.
Drawing on expertise from across the state, Indiana Resource Center for Autism is hosting free family webinars throughout the school year. Our presenters will cover topics that families have brought to us as the areas they need the most help in.
Evidence based and learning strategies for students with ASD is the focus of this training series. This training offers a series of 7 courses with topics related to developing comprehensive programming for students across the autism spectrum and across grade levels. The training series can be purchased as a package of 7 courses or courses can be purchased individually.
It is time again for our annual holiday tips. Last year, COVID presented some extraordinary challenges. While COVID is still an issue in most communities, we hope many regular traditions can resume. And we hope these suggestions and materials will help lessen the stress and anxiety created by the holiday season and make it a more enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
In this list, we have documented not only those who diagnose, assess, and/or treat an autism spectrum disorder but also provide options for those who have or are suspected of having a mental illness.
Booklets to help families, adults and teens navigate systems after receiving a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder.
This article presents strategies that may help when interacting with and supporting someone with co-occurring mental health and ASD as more individuals are being diagnosed, some with complex challenges/multiple disabilities, and others who live increasingly complicated lives.
By donating to the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, you will directly support our efforts in training teachers and school administrators, supporting families of children with autism, supporting students with autism in school groups, and more!
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Director: Cathy Pratt, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Email: prattc@indiana.edu
The IRCA Reporter is filled with useful information for individuals, families and professionals.
