Productivity in Core Function Areas

Research for 2005-2006

The Institute's work in the areas of basic or applied research, evaluation, and public policy analysis is predicated around its five areas of emphasis (early intervention and child care, inclusive education and transition, employment, community living/residential, and community supports) that affect persons with disabilities and their families. In 2005-06, the Indiana Institute engaged in 29 research projects.

Area

Early Intervention and Child Care

Increasing Social Engagement of Young Children with Autism
Spectrum Disorders Using Video Self-Modeling
Evaluation of the First Steps Early Intervention System
Evaluation of the Indiana Child Care Health Consultant Program
Research and Training Center in Service Coordination
Statewide Assessment of Early Intervention Services for Young
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Area

Evaluating the Autism Team Training Program
Graduate Follow-Up Study
Graphic Novels and Student Outcomes
Program Evaluation: Autism Team Training
Serving Young Children in General Early Care and Educational Settings
Transition Practices and Collaboration Survey
Tucker National Study

Area

Employment

Day and Employment Services Outcomes Systems
Medicaid Personal Assistance and CHC Services
Results-Based Funding

Area

Community Living

Follow-Up of Individuals Who Have Left the State Developmental Center in 2001

Area

Community Supports

Customer Satisfaction Survey for Indiana Protection and
Advocacy Services
Development of Social Anxiety in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Elder Friendly Communities
Evaluation of the Self-Determination Effects of the Roundtable Program
Family Needs Assessment 2006
Indiana Partnerships for Life Span Communities: A Government Study
Literacy and Autism
Making the Grade: Implementation of the ADA in Indiana Communities
Meta-Analysis of Video-Modeling and Video Self-Modeling
Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Stories of Muscatatuck
Tell It Like It Is: Consumer Input Regarding State Plan Priorities
The Use of Group Decision Support Technology in Same Sex and Mixed Gender Groups
Validation of the Autism Social Skills Profile

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