136 ASI – Autism Society of Indiana

autismsocietyofindiana.org

“The Autism Society of Indiana has several programs that directly impact individuals and families affected by autism in Indiana.”

• Train families, educators, medical professionals and others about autism
• Provide support in person, over the phone, and through email
• Build relationships within the community to allow for collaboration in the support and interventions of individuals with ASD
• Offer local references or referrals by city or county
• Work with state agencies such as BDDS to ensure up-to -date information
• Sponsor and Co-sponsor events within the state

ASI Area Support Coordinators

Area Support Coordinators are personally affected by autism (or are individuals with ASD themselves) and have a solid foundation of what it is like to care for an individual with ASD. Because every part of Indiana has different needs, Area Support Coordinators live in the communities they serve, with a goal of knowing the services provided by Developmental Disability providers, Community Mental Health Centers, Schools, Hospitals, and State Agencies in their area. Area Support Coordinators take calls from families needing support, they conduct training for families, providers, and the general public, and they build partnerships with local providers.

Each of ASI’s Area Support Coordinators provide highly customized support and education to individuals affected by autism and ensure everyone who engages with they feel they have a committed partner in their lifelong journeys. Utilizing a Person-Centered Planning approach, our Area Support Coordinators:

• Provide one-on-one, peer-to-peer support to individuals and families in need of information, resources, referrals, and any other information related to autism;
• Provide care coordination to families to identify areas of need and strategies for meeting identified needs;
• Identify service gaps in each region and build direct relationships with providers and advocacy organizations to fill gaps;
• Participate in district committees and task forces to understand statewide needs and provide input to meet those needs;
• Deliver training to health care providers, therapists, and other service providers to increase their abilities to meet the needs of clients with autism;
• Connect with local support groups or initiate new support groups in regions where existing groups don’t exist; and
• Update the Autism Resource Network of Indiana on an ongoing basis.

Find an Area Support Coordinator:

1-800-609-8449
info@inautism.org

Autism Society of Indiana

1800 N. Meridian Street, Suite 600
Indianapolis, IN 46202
800-609-8449
info@inautism.org