Autism Society of Indiana

We are so excited to partner with UConn star Ayanna Patterson and the Fort Wayne Mcmillan Community Center for this free basketball camp!

All proceeds will go to the Autism Society of Indiana to continue our mission to support all those effected by Autism ❤️

Today is the day! Join us today for rides, give aways, and resources for the whole family at Hendrick County Fair Grounds from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m!

The Disability Inclusion Day at the Fair is open to any age with any type of disability to enjoy the fair along with their families!

Make sure you stop by and say hello!

Please come see the wonderful staff from the Autism Society of Indiana at the 2024 Disability Inclusion Day at the Fair❤️

Tommorow, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

This event will allow individuals of any age with any type of disability to visit and enjoy the fair along with their families!

We resume tonight at 7:30pm!

Tonight is the night! Our brand new support group kicks off at 7:30 pm. If you have signed up, check your email for the zoom link.

WE ARE HIRING!

The Direct Care Provider (DCP) is responsible for providing respite and/or Participant Assistance and Care (PAC) services for families and individuals affected by autism.
* Provide high-quality direct care to children and adults on the autism spectrum
* Work with families to create monthly schedules
* Participate in required trainings and meetings
* Participate in Family Team Meetings to discuss the goals and progress of the individual being served.
* Work with the family to develop individual goals.

https://www.autismsocietyofindiana.org/become-a-direct-care-provider/?

Planning an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the cornerstone for the education of a child with a disability. It should identify the services a child needs and be tailored to the individual student.

As you prepare for the upcoming school year, if your child has an IEP, take a look at these resources and tools from the Autism Society of America!

Learn more:

Education | Autism Society Every child in the United States has a right to a public education, this includes children with Autism and other disabilities.

Would you or your business like to be apart of the AUSOME fall fest and connect with the community? We have a vendor spot for you!

Ausome Fall Fest is back this year and we are so excited to partner with Autism Society of Indiana and Down Syndrome Indiana for a family day full of fun, food & resources!

Hay rides, pumpkin decorating, provider tables, feed the animals, jump on the bounce pads, gem mining, and more! All at Piney Acres Farm!

RSVP at bit.ly/ausomefallfest

Become a sponsor: bit.ly/fallfestsponsorship
Provider table space: [email protected]

Are you passionate about making a difference in the LGBTQ+ Autism community? ASI hires LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+ friendly staff to work with LGBTQ+ people on the Autism spectrum across the state.

If you're committed to inclusivity, equality, and providing supportive services, we'd love to hear from you! Help us create a positive impact and ensure everyone feels safe and valued.

Apply now and be part of empowering the LGBTQ+ Autism community. Together, we can me a difference! Check out the job description and application link at https://www.autismsocietyofindiana.org/become-a-direct-care-provider/.

Enter LGBTQ as the name of the participant for whom you plan to provide services.

This Monday!!

Free Autism 101 workshop! This training is a great tool for not only caregivers but also community workers, family members, students, and anyone else who wants to learn about Autism.

July 8th at 7 pm (eastern)

Sign-up at; https://autismsocietyofindiana.salsalabs.org/Autism1017824

The Autism Society of Indiana is so excited to partner with Ausome Indy and Down Syndrome Indiana for the AUSOME Fall Fest at Piney Acres Farm on September 14TH!

This one of kind event is going to be full of fun, family and so much more! Enjoy local provider and community vendors, hay rides and fall festivities.

To become a vendor contact Mari Love at ([email protected]) or Kate Miller at ([email protected])!

Autistic LGBTQIA+ individuals face unique challenges such as limited access to affirming health and mental health resources, and discrimination in educational and workplace settings. The Policy Impact Project highlights the critical need for focused Autism-related policies and practices that include LGBTQIA+ perspectives. Read more about how to make a meaningful impact this Pride Month here!

https://policyimpactproject.org/the-importance-of-an-lgbtq-focus-in-autism-policy-and-practice/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1ozPVAcbl4ECneZ4O6Kfk8TvUZVxi3bFfHCis6Uv8GrnlGN5oMfr1uszA_aem_Y2A0Gl92DyhInMB0dgekzg

The Importance of an LGBTQ+ focus in Autism Policy and Practice - Policy Impact Project By Sam Voltaire Around 7.1% of people in the U.S. identify under the LGBTQIA+ (le***an, gay, bis*xual, transgender, q***r, inters*x, as*xual, plus) umbrella. This number may be growing with younger […]

Tonight is the night! Our brand new support group kicks off at 7:30 pm. If you have signed up, check your email for the zoom link.

The Safety on the Spectrum™: First Responder Program is a national effort to promote safe and equitable interactions between First Responders and the Autism Community. Leveraging a “train-the-trainer” approach, the Autism Society will impact positive change at a national level through grassroots efforts and local leadership. This training has been developed in collaboration with first responders, members of the Autism community, parents, social workers, and local community leaders.

https://autismsociety.org/first-responder/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0PBnarGHRkg7ovSXSLSxLBaPkP6i8b8829bORoCaYCq0lEpIMd9U1OLc4_aem_bjTdOP2no1_pTG5O0z-q4w

First Responder | Autism Society The Safety on the Spectrum ™: First Responders program promotes safe and equitable interactions between first responders and the Autism Community.

Our Ausome Indy Moms network loves to host events that allow moms to connect with one another while our kids enjoy sensory & social play in a safe and welcoming environment.

We are grateful for the many providers and businesses that support our efforts to offer these events for free! Free of cost, free of worry, free of judgement!

July 20 we are hosting a private party for our ausome families at with Therapprove and we invite you to RSVP and join us!

bit.ly/busybeeplayday

This event will offer play for kiddos, social time for adults and an opportunity to learn more about pediatric therapies for your ausome kiddo. To make our time together even more fun, we are serving Fundae’s icecream 🍦🎉 RSVP is required & we can’t wait to see you there!

Questions? 📧 [email protected]

Free Autism 101 workshop! This training is a great tool for not only caregivers but also community workers, family members, students, and anyone else who wants to learn about Autism.

July 8th at 7 pm (eastern)

Sign-up at; https://autismsocietyofindiana.salsalabs.org/Autism1017824

Great Event to look into!

Today, the Autism Society commemorates the importance of Juneteenth, a day of profound significance in American history. As we honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and reflect on the ongoing journey towards equality and justice, we recognize that diversity enriches our communities in countless ways. Together, we can build a future where every voice is heard and every person is valued. Learn more about Juneteenth through our social story here:

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There is still time to sign-up for ASIs new support group! Weekly Morning and Afternoon sessions for busy caregivers and monthly in person sessions to build community!

Sign-up ends at the ends June 21st!

Approximately 1 in 5 young adults with Autism will interact with a police officer before the age of 21. Too many of these events result in restraint, arrest, improper use of force, physical and emotional trauma, and tragic death. These devastating outcomes occur when police misinterpret benign Autistic behaviors as suspicious, evasive, or dangerous. This is largely because police are trained to respond to a crisis with a protocol that does not consider neurodivergence.

Learn how you can support and help to better equip police officers here!

https://autismsociety.org/first-responder/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR07OtItbZqd22nNs3ziZbXSzPiN4TLUS0RgzvfeLJy348CMwzJD1W0GobI_aem_O-RvyEzEn2NlrTBqQ5F0Rw

First Responder | Autism Society The Safety on the Spectrum ™: First Responders program promotes safe and equitable interactions between first responders and the Autism Community.

This Saturday a great time for kids and community with Ausome Indy 🫶🏾

Saturday, June 15
Dan Wakefield Park
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
All are welcome!

Come by anytime between 1pm-3pm to join us for water fun, an ice cream truck, snacks and personalized Father’s Day gifts for all our ausome dads! 💙💙 this event is free for our ausome community, please send us your RSVP. We can’t wait to see you there!
bit.ly/splashpadparty

Caregiver Connection registration is now open! Please sign up using the link below. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mari Love at [email protected]!

https://autismsocietyofindiana.salsalabs.org/ConnectingCaregiversSupportGroup/index.html?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=12cb1b42-1673-4743-8ca5-254ed2d20917

Autism Society of Indiana To get personalized support, call 800-609-8449 or email [email protected]

Join our friends Ausome Indy at the Splash Pad Party on June 15th!

Saturday, June 15
Dan Wakefield Park
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
All are welcome!

Come by anytime between 1pm-3pm to join us for water fun, an ice cream truck, snacks and personalized Father’s Day gifts for all our ausome dads! 💙💙 this event is free for our ausome community, please send us your RSVP. We can’t wait to see you there!
bit.ly/splashpadparty

Happy Pride Month from our families to yours!

Did you know? A new study of independent autistic adults in SPARK found that a sizable number ─ about 41 % ─ identify as le***an, gay, bis*xual, q***r, or another s*xual orientation that places them in the minority (LGBQ+). Researchers are examining the added stress these adults face and its link to their mental health and quality of life.

Learn more: https://sparkforautism.org/discover_article/stress-autistic-lgbq/

On the last day of Mental Health Awareness month, the Autism Society of Indiana is proud to announce our new support and resources group, Caregiver Connection!

This amazing group is open to all caregivers of persons living with Autism who are seeking resources, support, and community!

Registration opens Monday, June 10th.

First Meeting will be the week of June 24th!

Contact Mari Love at [email protected]!

Free Workshop! On June 3rd, ASI will host a Family Support Wavier Workshop! Learn about the wavier, how to sign-up, navigating support and so much more!

Sign-up: https://autismsocietyofindiana.salsalabs.org/FamilySupportWavierJune3

Saturday, June 15
Dan Wakefield Park
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
All are welcome!

Come by anytime between 1pm-3pm to join us for water fun, an ice cream truck, snacks and personalized Father’s Day gifts for all our ausome dads! 💙💙 this event is free for our ausome community, please send us your RSVP. We can’t wait to see you there!
bit.ly/splashpadparty

The Autism Society through its Safety on the Spectrum™: Water and Wandering Program created a Water Social Story that includes water safety education and rules to follow for Autistic individuals and their families. https://bit.ly/430yV4b

Did you know the prevalence of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and suicidality is significantly higher among Autistic individuals than in the non-Autistic population?

Autism Mental Health Resources - Autism Research Institute The prevalence of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, AD/HD, OCD, and suicidality is significantly higher among autistic individuals than in the non-autistic population. Co-occurring mental issues in autism have been associated with imbalances in the gut microbiome, sensory processing...

Health, mental health and well-being are an essential part to living fully. The Autism Society advocates on the local, state and federal level for individualized and equitable health care offerings for the Autism community.

Health equity is achieved when everyone has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Healthcare inequities are seen across disability communities, including Autism, and are exaggerated by social and economic factors. These inequities can result in differences in length and quality of life, disease rates, access to treatment, disability and death.

Today we kick off our Financial Preparedness series with ARC Special Needs Trust Presentation with, Sarah Geis, Senior Director of Engagement at The Arc Master Trust.

This presentation will cover the basics about special needs trusts and how they can be used to protect financial resources while ensuring eligibility for government benefits like SSI, Medicaid, and others. We’ll review the two types of special needs trusts that can be created (third-party and first-party) and the ways in which they can be set up.