Throughout the school year, Indiana Resource Center for Autism staff are hosting free family support webinars using expertise from across the state. Presentations will cover topics identified by family members to be of particular interest. Register in advance for these webinars (https://go.iu.edu/44rD). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Presentations will start at Noon (eastern time) and last approximately 30-45 minutes. There will be time for global questions and answers after. If you have questions about a specific child, we encourage you to email Dr. Cathy Pratt at prattc@indiana.edu, or the speaker for the relevant topic.

January 10, 2022 Title: Using Improv to Teach Social Skills: How ‘Yes And’ Can Help Your Kids Learn to Connect

Presenters: Jim Ansaldo, Ph.D. Research Scholar, Center on Education and Lifelong Learning Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Indiana University Kathy Klingerman, Ed.S., BCaBA School Autism Consultant Serving West Lafayette Community, Lafayette, and Tippecanoe School District Overview: Using improv is a powerful way to help children learn social skills through games and laughter. We will share with you the benefits of using improv and give you practical and fun ways to incorporate it within your family life.

Follow this link to register for the webinar.