Kentucky Autism Training Center Training. Support. Resources. The mission of the Kentucky Autism Training Center (KATC) is to strengthen our state’s systems of support for persons affected by autism by bridging research to practice and by providing training and resources to families and professionals. KATC is committed to improving the quality of life for those affected by ASD. KATC Website on Online Community The KATC website supports the organization’s mission by providing information and resources on autism spectrum disorders. The website also includes a wealth of information about disability resources, education, and KATC services. The Kentucky Autism Training Center online community includes features such as user profiles, discussion forums and live chat. It will be used for increasing Kentucky’s capacity for serving individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Our intent is to bring parents and professionals across Kentucky closer to each other through online discussion, sharing of resources, and easy access to KATC training materials. KATC Newsletter The goal of the KATC newsletter is to provide current information and resources on autism spectrum disorders. The newsletter is posted on the KATC website, e-mailed through distribution lists, shared at meetings and trainings, and is provided upon request. Kentucky Family Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders The Kentucky Family Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders was developed to assist families of individuals with ASD. In addition to valuable information for families on a wide range of topics. This guide includes information about evidence-based practices along with web-based resources and identified books and journal articles for further reading. The guide is available on the KATC’s web site. Tra n ng. Suppor . Resources t s Happen ng Here Kentucky’s Family Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders http://louisville.edu/education/kyautismtraining Amanda L. King Resource Library The Amanda L. King Resource Library is a collection of materials on topics such as ASD, disability, education, transition, parenting, and child development. These materials are available for checkout at no cost to families and professionals across the commonwealth of Kentucky. The Amanda L. King Resource Library houses a large collection of resources on autism, special education, and vocational information. This collection is available to all citizens of Kentucky. Kentucky Autism Service and Supports Directory The goal of the KATC’s Autism Service and Supports Directory is to increase information about community resources available to individuals with autism and their families. Users can search by age, county, service, and region. Kentucky Autism LISTSERV The KYAUTISM Listserv is hosted by the Kentucky Autism Training Center. The purpose of the KATC listserv is to share information, services, resources, and training opportunities in a positive and respectful way. College of Education and Human Development University of Louisville Autism Center at Kosair Charities 1405 E. Burnett St. Louisville, KY 40217 Tel: 502-852-4631 Toll Free: 800-334-8635 ext. 852-4631 E-mail: katc@louisville.edu Website: http://louisville.edu/kyautismtraining/