Kentucky Parent Lead Autism Networks of Support (KY PLANS)

KATC disseminated monthly information packets to 41 support group leaders that include research-based information, tasks, and community activities.

KATC initiated effort to develop a network of support groups across Kentucky. The first step in this process is Kentucky Parent Lead Autism Networks of Support (KYPLANS). KATC disseminated monthly information packets to 41 support group leaders that include research-based information, tasks, and community activities. In addition, KATC created a listserv for leaders of parent support groups which allows an increase in information dissemination from KATC as well as the opportunity for parents to network with each other.

More information available for families

KY PLANS Webinars

Social Skills
Presenter: Jennifer Bobo, LCSW
Description:  Participants will be provided with an overview of social skills and common social skill deficits for individuals with ASD.  The webinar will also address how to teach social skills and provide an overview of interventions to teach social skills.

Behavior Basics
Presenter: Laura Ferguson, M.Ed, BCBA
Description: Functions of behavior will be discussed. How to determine those functions of the behavior and once we determine the functions what can we do to strengthen or reduce behaviors.

Transition To Adulthood
Presenter: Heidi Cooley-Cook
Description: This webinar will focus on the services available to individuals as they prepare to graduate and/or have recently graduated from high school. The supports from OVR and Supported Employment will also be explored.

View KY PLANS Webinars on Youtube.