Role-play activities can substantially increase communication capabilities for individuals on the autism spectrum. Our goal is to use theatre techniques to enhance social skills in a fun and creative way.

BERARD AIT is a method of retraining the ear so that the participant can listen and process sounds more normally without distortions and delays. The treatment is not invasive. It uses modulated, broadband music to retrain the auditory processing system. Results from BERARD AIT practitioners around the world document that when the Berard protocol is used, in conjunction with BERARD equipment, positive results are achieved. BERARD AIT enhances hearing perception. Individuals over the age of 3 can participate. Teenagers and adults also benefit. Individuals with Autism spectrum disorders, ADD, LD, PDD, CAPD, hypersensitivity and other sensory processing disorders have benefited from this innovative therapeutic program.

AIT for You bring Berard AIT to communities throughout the United States where Berard is not available and will be in the Cedar Rapids, IA area in July 2010.

Staff development for care providers
On-site consultation for preschool through adult settings
In-home consultation to families

Autism Support for Children and Adults- Based in Iowa, offering professional development and on-site/in-home support for individuals with ASD and related disorders.I provide staff training and education for care providers, schools, parents, law enforcement officers, and sheltered employment staff.

State Agency. The ASK Family Resource Center is an exciting new concept; a "one-stop-shop" for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Through its member organizations, the ASK Resource Center provides a broad range of information, advocacy, support, training, and direct services. These services are all accessible in one building or from one phone call. A single contact can direct individuals or families to the most appropriate services and supports to meet their needs. No frustrating series of dead end contacts. No duplication of valuable limited resources.

Early ACCESS is a partnership between families with young children, birth to age three, and providers from the Departments of Education, Public Health, Human Services, the Child Health Specialty Clinics. The purpose of this program is for families and staff to work together in identifying, coordinating and providing needed services and resources that will help the family assist their infant or toddler to grow and develop.

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities programs provide long-term, graduate level interdisciplinary training to health professionals. The purpose is to develop leadership potential to improve the health status of infants, children, and adolescents with or at risk for neurodevelopmental and related disabilities and to enhance the systems of care for these children and their families. The program focuses on health conditions of mental retardation, neurodegenerative and acquired neurological disorders and multiple handicaps. All LEND Programs operate within a university system and most have collaborative arrangements with local university hospitals, children's hospitals, and/or health care centers.

The Iowa Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT) is Iowa's grant project under the Assistive Technology Act (ATA) of 1998. IPAT's goals are to promote and create systems change in the state with regards to assistive technology (AT) and it's use. IPAT works with consumers and family members, service providers, and state and local agencies/organizations to promote assistive technology through awareness, training, and policy work.

Iowa Respite and Crisis Care Coalition partners with Prevent Child Abuse Iowa and the Department of Human Services as well as private individuals like you to help families get a short break. Respite Care services provide termporary relief to parents or caregivers of individuals with a disability, special need, or chronic illness.

Diagnostics, re-evaluations, speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral therapy, nutrition/feeding therapy, social skill groups, family training and community training.

Social language groups for high functioning autism/Aspergers studetns grades Pre-K through 12. Tutoring all grades, all subjects one-on-one only.

Parent Training and Information Center of Iowa (PTI) is a federally funded grant project from the U.S. Department of Education that focuses on the educational needs of children with disabilities in Iowa, particularly those who are underserved or may be inappropriately identified. In addition to technical assistance to families, PTI also provides training on the Indviduals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The goal is to help parents better understand the Individual Education Program (IEP) and Individual Family Support Program (IFSP) process and become better advocates for their children.

Our mission is to promote excellence in services to Iowans with autism and their families through leadership and the support of staff development programs, innovative services, and school improvement. We’re committed to ensuring that all Iowans with autism have regional access to a continuum of service options that allows them to realize their potential. We strive to promote a quality of life for children and adults with autism and their families which sets the standard for the nation.

Resource and referral services for families, training. A program to coordinate: Community based screening, Team-oriented interventions, Interagency cooperation, Resource Dissemination.