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College of Education and Human Development College of Education and Human Development 

Autism is A complex developmentAl disAbility that typically appears 
during the first three years of life. Autism affects the normal development of the 
brain in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Individuals 
with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, 
social interactions, and leisure or play activities. The disorder makes it hard 
for them to communicate with others and relate to the outside world. 
Autism is the most common of the Pervasive 
Developmental Disorders, affecting an estimated 1 
in 150 births (Centers for Disease Control Prevention, 
2007). Autism is four times more prevalent in boys than 
girls and knows no racial, ethnic, or social boundaries. 
Family income, lifestyle, and educational levels do 
not affect the chance of autism�s occurrence. 
The uniqueness of each individual with autism makes 
the experience of raising, educating or providing 
services uniquely challenging. This means that 
families, educators and service providers must have 
access to research-based and practical information 
specific to autism. The KATC subscribes to the belief 
that no single program or treatment will benefit all 
individuals with autism. 
Autism is A complex developmentAl disAbility that typically appears 
during the first three years of life. Autism affects the normal development of the 
brain in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Individuals 
with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, 
social interactions, and leisure or play activities. The disorder makes it hard 
for them to communicate with others and relate to the outside world. 
Autism is the most common of the Pervasive 
Developmental Disorders, affecting an estimated 1 
in 150 births (Centers for Disease Control Prevention, 
2007). Autism is four times more prevalent in boys than 
girls and knows no racial, ethnic, or social boundaries. 
Family income, lifestyle, and educational levels do 
not affect the chance of autism�s occurrence. 
The uniqueness of each individual with autism makes 
the experience of raising, educating or providing 
services uniquely challenging. This means that 
families, educators and service providers must have 
access to research-based and practical information 
specific to autism. The KATC subscribes to the belief 
that no single program or treatment will benefit all 
individuals with autism. 

Table of Contents 
Executive Summary of Services 2006 � 2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 
Incidence of Students with Autism in Kentucky................ 3 
History of the Kentuky Autism Training Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
Kentucky Autism Training Center Advisory Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 
Family-Based Training and Technical Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 
Family Consultations 7 
Tool Box Series for Families 8 
Promoting Positive Behavior and Functional 
Communication for Children with Autism 10 
Family-Based Training 11 
Family Focus Postive Behavior Support: A Pilot Project 12 
School-Based Team Consultations and Technical Asistance 
Sessions ............................................... 14 
Information Dissemination 17 
Regional Workshops 20 
Fundraising Efforts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 
KATC Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 
Kentucky Autism Training Center 2006 � 2007 Major 
Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 
Kentucky Autism Training Center FY 03/04 Expense Report . . . . . 33 
Table of Contents 
Executive Summary of Services 2006 � 2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 
Incidence of Students with Autism in Kentucky................ 3 
History of the Kentuky Autism Training Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
Kentucky Autism Training Center Advisory Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 
Family-Based Training and Technical Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 
Family Consultations 7 
Tool Box Series for Families 8 
Promoting Positive Behavior and Functional 
Communication for Children with Autism 10 
Family-Based Training 11 
Family Focus Postive Behavior Support: A Pilot Project 12 
School-Based Team Consultations and Technical Asistance 
Sessions ............................................... 14 
Information Dissemination 17 
Regional Workshops 20 
Fundraising Efforts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 
KATC Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 
Kentucky Autism Training Center 2006 � 2007 Major 
Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 
Kentucky Autism Training Center FY 03/04 Expense Report . . . . . 33 

KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Family-Based Training and Technical 
Assistance 
KATC provided thirty-eight Family Consultations. In 
addition, KATC delivered a �Family Tool Box Series� 
consisting of eight sessions. During the sessions, one 
hundred and sixty participants received information on 
practical strategies, services and supports. To address 
regional needs, the KATC presented at six family support 
group meetings to approximately one-hundred and 
twenty attendees. 
A KATC Field Training Coordinator piloted the use of 
the Family-Focused Behavior Supports Model (FFPBS) 
with a family and their twelve-person team in Pulaski 
County. This consisted of monthly team meetings and 
two series of workshops directed at school and mental 
health professionals, community members and the team. 
Approximately one hundred and ninety-five individuals 
attended the two workshop series. 
This year the Kentucky Autism Training Center was awarded 
its first grant from the WHAS Crusade for Children. The 
focus of this grant was to establish the project, Promoting 
Positive Behavior and Functional Communication for 
Children with Autism. The KATC has worked intensively 
with fifteen children with autism, conducting a total of 125 
sessions of functional behavioral assessment interviews, 
functional analyses, and treatment sessions. Some 
children received these services in the home, whereas 
others received the services in the classroom. 
Executive Summary of Services for 2006 � 2007 
The mission of the Kentucky Autism Training Center is to enhance support for persons with autism by providing 
information and technical assistance to families and service providers across Kentucky. 
1 KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Family-Based Training and Technical 
Assistance 
KATC provided thirty-eight Family Consultations. In 
addition, KATC delivered a �Family Tool Box Series� 
consisting of eight sessions. During the sessions, one 
hundred and sixty participants received information on 
practical strategies, services and supports. To address 
regional needs, the KATC presented at six family support 
group meetings to approximately one-hundred and 
twenty attendees. 
A KATC Field Training Coordinator piloted the use of 
the Family-Focused Behavior Supports Model (FFPBS) 
with a family and their twelve-person team in Pulaski 
County. This consisted of monthly team meetings and 
two series of workshops directed at school and mental 
health professionals, community members and the team. 
Approximately one hundred and ninety-five individuals 
attended the two workshop series. 
This year the Kentucky Autism Training Center was awarded 
its first grant from the WHAS Crusade for Children. The 
focus of this grant was to establish the project, Promoting 
Positive Behavior and Functional Communication for 
Children with Autism. The KATC has worked intensively 
with fifteen children with autism, conducting a total of 125 
sessions of functional behavioral assessment interviews, 
functional analyses, and treatment sessions. Some 
children received these services in the home, whereas 
others received the services in the classroom. 
Executive Summary of Services for 2006 � 2007 
The mission of the Kentucky Autism Training Center is to enhance support for persons with autism by providing 
information and technical assistance to families and service providers across Kentucky. 
1 

KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 

2 
School-Based Team Consultations and 
Technical Assistance Sessions 

Kentucky Autism Training Center staff work directly 
with teams of professionals and parents to facilitate 
their development, implementation, and evaluation 
of educational and community-based programs for 
children and adolescents with autism. School systems, 
educational cooperatives, or individual schools can 
schedule workshops and application sessions. During this 
past year, our trainers worked with twenty-seven teams 
each consisting of educational personnel (e.g. special 
and regular educators, related service providers such as 
speech/language and occupational therapists, teaching 
assistants, psychologists) and families. 

Information Dissemination and Training 

KATC staff addressed approximately five hundred requests 
for information, resources, and services from families 
and professionals via in-person training and utilizing 
technology. Family members and professionals from 
across the Commonwealth share information, resources 
and support via the KATC Listserv and visit the KATC�s 
web-site. The KATC provides books, videos, and videos 
through our Amanda L. King Resource Center to families 
and professionals to citizens across the Commonwealth. 

In addition, the KATC presented at thirty-three events 
and professional development sessions across our 
Commonwealth during this past year. Topics addressed 
local concerns. Approximately eight hundred and fifty 
persons attended these seminars. 

To reach diverse areas across the state, the KATC hosted 
nine regional workshops, six in the fall and three in 
the spring. The KATC partnered with local educational 
agencies and mental health providers to deliver regional 
workshops. Overall attendance for the regional workshops 
was approximately five hundred and three. 

In collaboration with the Kentucky Department of 
Education the KATC hosted its 8th Annual Autism Institute. 
We were able to offer the approximately five hundred and 
seventy-three attendees nine different presentations 
from distinguished speakers from Kentucky and across 
the county. 

From an advanced training perspective, The KATC 
worked in conjunction with the University of Louisville 
Department Of Teaching and Learning to develop and 
implement a Distance Education Masters Program 
in Special Education with a concentration in Autism. 
During this past year, the KATC provided support and 
resources for the following graduate courses: Autism: 
An Introduction & Understanding, Augmentative 
Communication, Autism: Collaboration & Techniques 
and Applied Behavior Analysis. 



KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 �The number of individuals 
diagnosed with autism spectrum 
disorders (ASD) has grown 
exponentially in recent years 
both nationally and in the 
Commonwealth of Kentucky and 
is becoming a crisis that threatens 
to overwhelm public and private 
organizations devoted to the care 
and education of persons with 
disabilities.� 
Creating a More Secure Future for 
Kentuckians with Autism Spectrum 
Disorders A Recommended Plan From: 
The Kentucky Commission on Autism 
Spectrum Disorders 
Incidence of Students with Autism in Kentucky 
Autism is the most common of the Pervasive 
Developmental Disorders, affecting an estimated 1 in 150 
births (Centers for Disease Control Prevention, 2007). 
In December of each year, the Kentucky Department of 
Education (KDE) counts the number of children under 
each diagnostic category. In 1997 when KATC began, 
there were approximately 546 children and youth 
identified in Kentucky as having autism. In the last KDE 
December Child Count (2006), the number increased to 
approximately 2,367 students as shown in Figure 1. 
Identification of Students with Autism KDE December Child Count 
546 
736 
908 
1032 
1205 
1378 
1586 
1783 
2068 
2367 
0 
500 
1000 
1500 
2000 
2500 
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 
Year 
Figure 1: Identification of Students with Autism (KDE December 2006 Child Count) 
3 KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 �The number of individuals 
diagnosed with autism spectrum 
disorders (ASD) has grown 
exponentially in recent years 
both nationally and in the 
Commonwealth of Kentucky and 
is becoming a crisis that threatens 
to overwhelm public and private 
organizations devoted to the care 
and education of persons with 
disabilities.� 
Creating a More Secure Future for 
Kentuckians with Autism Spectrum 
Disorders A Recommended Plan From: 
The Kentucky Commission on Autism 
Spectrum Disorders 
Incidence of Students with Autism in Kentucky 
Autism is the most common of the Pervasive 
Developmental Disorders, affecting an estimated 1 in 150 
births (Centers for Disease Control Prevention, 2007). 
In December of each year, the Kentucky Department of 
Education (KDE) counts the number of children under 
each diagnostic category. In 1997 when KATC began, 
there were approximately 546 children and youth 
identified in Kentucky as having autism. In the last KDE 
December Child Count (2006), the number increased to 
approximately 2,367 students as shown in Figure 1. 
Identification of Students with Autism KDE December Child Count 
546 
736 
908 
1032 
1205 
1378 
1586 
1783 
2068 
2367 
0 
500 
1000 
1500 
2000 
2500 
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 
Year 
Figure 1: Identification of Students with Autism (KDE December 2006 Child Count) 
3 

KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
The Kentucky Autism Training Center (KATC) was created 
when families realized the need for an autism resource 
center in Kentucky. Families began to research other 
centers around the country and spoke with then State 
Representative Robert Heleringer at a legislative breakfast 
for the Kentucky Disabilities Coalition in January of 1996. 
Rep. Heleringer was interested in the idea of an Autism 
Center in Kentucky and had the Legislative Research 
Commission examine similar bills adopted by other 
states. Information was given to Rep. Heleringer by 
families. On January 9, 1996, Rep. Heleringer introduced 
a bill to the Health and Welfare Committee. Rep. Tom 
Burch, the Committee Chair, co-sponsored the bill. 
In February 1996, the bill was passed by the House of 
Representatives and went to the Senate, where it was 
approved in April 1996. After the adoption of the bill, 
an advisory board was appointed that included families, 
professionals in the field of autism, and other citizens of 
the Commonwealth. The Child Evaluation Center within 
the Department of Pediatrics applied and was awarded 
the responsibilities of administering the autism center. 
In addition to the Child Evaluation Center, both the 
Bingham Child Guidance Center and the Department of 
Special Education within the College of Education and 
Human Development were internal partners regarding the 
formation of the Kentucky Autism Training Center. During 
2002-2003, the Board elected a Chair and expanded on the 
KATC guidelines that currently include responsibilities 
for all members. These responsibilities include actively 
serving on sub-committees pertaining to specific areas 
of the Center�s activities. To assist with the oversight of 
the working subcommittees, an executive committee was 
formed which includes the chairs of the subcommittees, 
the Chair and Vice-Chair of the KATC Advisory Board and 
the KATC Director. 
In July of 2004, the College of Education and Human 
Development (CEHD), at the University of Louisville 
assumed the administrative responsibility of the Kentucky 
Autism Training Center. It is anticipated that the KATC 
under the CEHD will flourish through collaborative 
relationshipsandcreativepartnershipstowardsthemission 
of providing professional development, training and 
information dissemination to families and professionals 
across the Commonwealth. For additional information 
regarding the legislative intent of the Kentucky Autism 
Training Center, please refer to Kentucky Administrative 
Regulations at www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/013/002/080.htm. 
History Of The Kentucky Autism Training Center 
4 KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
The Kentucky Autism Training Center (KATC) was created 
when families realized the need for an autism resource 
center in Kentucky. Families began to research other 
centers around the country and spoke with then State 
Representative Robert Heleringer at a legislative breakfast 
for the Kentucky Disabilities Coalition in January of 1996. 
Rep. Heleringer was interested in the idea of an Autism 
Center in Kentucky and had the Legislative Research 
Commission examine similar bills adopted by other 
states. Information was given to Rep. Heleringer by 
families. On January 9, 1996, Rep. Heleringer introduced 
a bill to the Health and Welfare Committee. Rep. Tom 
Burch, the Committee Chair, co-sponsored the bill. 
In February 1996, the bill was passed by the House of 
Representatives and went to the Senate, where it was 
approved in April 1996. After the adoption of the bill, 
an advisory board was appointed that included families, 
professionals in the field of autism, and other citizens of 
the Commonwealth. The Child Evaluation Center within 
the Department of Pediatrics applied and was awarded 
the responsibilities of administering the autism center. 
In addition to the Child Evaluation Center, both the 
Bingham Child Guidance Center and the Department of 
Special Education within the College of Education and 
Human Development were internal partners regarding the 
formation of the Kentucky Autism Training Center. During 
2002-2003, the Board elected a Chair and expanded on the 
KATC guidelines that currently include responsibilities 
for all members. These responsibilities include actively 
serving on sub-committees pertaining to specific areas 
of the Center�s activities. To assist with the oversight of 
the working subcommittees, an executive committee was 
formed which includes the chairs of the subcommittees, 
the Chair and Vice-Chair of the KATC Advisory Board and 
the KATC Director. 
In July of 2004, the College of Education and Human 
Development (CEHD), at the University of Louisville 
assumed the administrative responsibility of the Kentucky 
Autism Training Center. It is anticipated that the KATC 
under the CEHD will flourish through collaborative 
relationshipsandcreativepartnershipstowardsthemission 
of providing professional development, training and 
information dissemination to families and professionals 
across the Commonwealth. For additional information 
regarding the legislative intent of the Kentucky Autism 
Training Center, please refer to Kentucky Administrative 
Regulations at www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/013/002/080.htm. 
History Of The Kentucky Autism Training Center 
4 

KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
The KATC has an Advisory Board that advises staff 
in matters of policy, staffing, and operation. Board 
members are committed to the growth of the Kentucky 
Autism Training Center as it strives towards its mission to 
enhance supports for persons with autism by providing 
information, training and technical assistance to families 
and service providers across Kentucky. Board members 
are actively involved in the development of collaborative 
relationships. Members also provide input and expertise 
in the development, implementation and evaluation of 
services provided by the KATC. Unless restricted by their 
employment, members will assist the KATC to procure 
funding, in addition to state general funds, to accomplish 
its mission to provide information, training and technical 
assistance. The composition of the board consists of 
families (50%), professionals (40%) and lay members 
(10%) from across the Commonwealth, as outlined in 
KRS 164.9811(2). Members have further defined the 
outlined membership categories as follows: 
Families 
Individuals who are family members of an individual with 
autism spectrum disorder. 
Professionals 
Individuals with professional experience and knowledge 
in regards to autism spectrum disorders, including 
representation from the Council on Postsecondary 
Education and the University of Louisville partners: 
Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville 
Bingham Child Guidance Center, University of Louisville 
College of Education and Human Development, University 
of Louisville 
Layperson 
Individuals active in the community, not currently serving 
in a professional role. 
Kentucky Autism Training Center Advisory Board 
KATC Board members Cathy Durkan, Nat McKay, and Lauire Spezzano join Lt. Governor 
Steve Pence at �Ride On�. 
5 KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
The KATC has an Advisory Board that advises staff 
in matters of policy, staffing, and operation. Board 
members are committed to the growth of the Kentucky 
Autism Training Center as it strives towards its mission to 
enhance supports for persons with autism by providing 
information, training and technical assistance to families 
and service providers across Kentucky. Board members 
are actively involved in the development of collaborative 
relationships. Members also provide input and expertise 
in the development, implementation and evaluation of 
services provided by the KATC. Unless restricted by their 
employment, members will assist the KATC to procure 
funding, in addition to state general funds, to accomplish 
its mission to provide information, training and technical 
assistance. The composition of the board consists of 
families (50%), professionals (40%) and lay members 
(10%) from across the Commonwealth, as outlined in 
KRS 164.9811(2). Members have further defined the 
outlined membership categories as follows: 
Families 
Individuals who are family members of an individual with 
autism spectrum disorder. 
Professionals 
Individuals with professional experience and knowledge 
in regards to autism spectrum disorders, including 
representation from the Council on Postsecondary 
Education and the University of Louisville partners: 
Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville 
Bingham Child Guidance Center, University of Louisville 
College of Education and Human Development, University 
of Louisville 
Layperson 
Individuals active in the community, not currently serving 
in a professional role. 
Kentucky Autism Training Center Advisory Board 
KATC Board members Cathy Durkan, Nat McKay, and Lauire Spezzano join Lt. Governor 
Steve Pence at �Ride On�. 
5 

KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
2006 � 2007 Membership of the Kentucky 
Autism Training Center Advisory Board 
Thomas Pinkstaff, M.D. 
Layperson 
Fayette County 
Grandparent 
Faculty Member in the Department 
Pediatrics at the University of Louisville 
and the University of Kentucky 
Diane Cowne 
Parent 
Oldham County 
Laurie Spezzano 
Parent 
Oldham County 
Wendy Ann Everly 
Parent 
Muhlenberg County 
Nat McKay 
Parent 
Oldham County 
Cheryl Dunn 
Parent 
Calloway County 
Barbara Lewis 
Parent 
Jefferson County 
Anne Gregory 
Parent 
Jefferson County 
Rita Brockmeyer 
Parent 
Madison County 
Cathy Durkan 
Parent 
Hardin County 
Rhonda Hedges 
Professional 
Principal of the Binet School 
Jefferson County Schools 
Peter Tanguay, M.D. 
Professional 
Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry 
Bingham Child Guidance Center 
University of Louisville 
Retired 
Sue Daniel 
Professional 
Early Childhood Professional 
Retired 
Melissa Ferrell 
Professional 
Exceptional Child Consultant 
Division of Curriculum Development 
Kentucky Department of Education 
Carol Estes 
Professional 
Program Administrator 
Supported Employment 
Vocational Rehabilitation 
Tricia Bronger 
Professional 
Instructor 
Department of Teaching and Learning 
University of Louisville 
Joseph Hersh, M.D. 
Professional 
Director 
Weisskopf Center for the 
Evaluation of Children 
Rick Hudson, Ph.D. 
Professional 
Dean of Student Life and Development 
Spalding University 
Linda Linville, Ph.D. 
Professional 
Senior Fellow 
Council on Postsecondary Education 
6 KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
2006 � 2007 Membership of the Kentucky 
Autism Training Center Advisory Board 
Thomas Pinkstaff, M.D. 
Layperson 
Fayette County 
Grandparent 
Faculty Member in the Department 
Pediatrics at the University of Louisville 
and the University of Kentucky 
Diane Cowne 
Parent 
Oldham County 
Laurie Spezzano 
Parent 
Oldham County 
Wendy Ann Everly 
Parent 
Muhlenberg County 
Nat McKay 
Parent 
Oldham County 
Cheryl Dunn 
Parent 
Calloway County 
Barbara Lewis 
Parent 
Jefferson County 
Anne Gregory 
Parent 
Jefferson County 
Rita Brockmeyer 
Parent 
Madison County 
Cathy Durkan 
Parent 
Hardin County 
Rhonda Hedges 
Professional 
Principal of the Binet School 
Jefferson County Schools 
Peter Tanguay, M.D. 
Professional 
Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry 
Bingham Child Guidance Center 
University of Louisville 
Retired 
Sue Daniel 
Professional 
Early Childhood Professional 
Retired 
Melissa Ferrell 
Professional 
Exceptional Child Consultant 
Division of Curriculum Development 
Kentucky Department of Education 
Carol Estes 
Professional 
Program Administrator 
Supported Employment 
Vocational Rehabilitation 
Tricia Bronger 
Professional 
Instructor 
Department of Teaching and Learning 
University of Louisville 
Joseph Hersh, M.D. 
Professional 
Director 
Weisskopf Center for the 
Evaluation of Children 
Rick Hudson, Ph.D. 
Professional 
Dean of Student Life and Development 
Spalding University 
Linda Linville, Ph.D. 
Professional 
Senior Fellow 
Council on Postsecondary Education 
6 

KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
KATC staff members provided family-based technical 
assistance and consultation to families of children, 
youth, and adults across Kentucky. The purpose of these 
activities is to prepare families to become active members 
of their children�s local educational and planning teams, 
promote independence and address quality of life issues. 
Families can directly access and utilize KATC through the 
following services: 
Family Consultations 
KATC staff members provided family members 
opportunities to meet with a KATC staff member to 
receive information, and to address general questions 
and concerns in a confidential manner. The KATC does 
not charge families for this service. During this past year, 
KATC staff members conducted thirty-eight individual 
family support sessions to families who live in the 
following counties: 
FAMILY-BASED TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 
Barren 
Bath 
Boyd 
Breckenridge 
Bullitt 
Campbell 
Fayette 
Franklin 
Grayson 
Hardin 
Jefferson 
Laurel 
Metcalfe 
Nelson 
Oldham 
Perry 
Pike 
Rowan 
Scott 
7 KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
KATC staff members provided family-based technical 
assistance and consultation to families of children, 
youth, and adults across Kentucky. The purpose of these 
activities is to prepare families to become active members 
of their children�s local educational and planning teams, 
promote independence and address quality of life issues. 
Families can directly access and utilize KATC through the 
following services: 
Family Consultations 
KATC staff members provided family members 
opportunities to meet with a KATC staff member to 
receive information, and to address general questions 
and concerns in a confidential manner. The KATC does 
not charge families for this service. During this past year, 
KATC staff members conducted thirty-eight individual 
family support sessions to families who live in the 
following counties: 
FAMILY-BASED TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 
Barren 
Bath 
Boyd 
Breckenridge 
Bullitt 
Campbell 
Fayette 
Franklin 
Grayson 
Hardin 
Jefferson 
Laurel 
Metcalfe 
Nelson 
Oldham 
Perry 
Pike 
Rowan 
Scott 
7 

Carrie Gabbard and Emily Kirkham at a Tool Box 
session 

8 
Carrie Gabbard and Emily Kirkham at a Tool Box 
session 


Tool Box Series for Families 

The goal of the Tool Box Series is to provide families and 
professionals with practical strategies, techniques and 
resources. Through this series, the KATC provided relevant 
information that could enhance the home, community and 
school life of individuals with ASD. The tool box series was 
held in the fall of 2006 and spring of 2007. 

Approximately, one hundred and sixty individuals were in 
attendance at the Tool Box Sessions. Attendees resided 
in the following counties: 

Figure 2: Tool Box Series Presentation Topics, Speakers and Dates 

Boone 
Boyle 
Daviess 
Franklin 
Gallatin 
Grayson 
Hardin 

Jefferson 
Laurel 
Mercer 
Madison 
Nelson 
Oldham 
Pulaski 

Presentation Topic Speaker Date 
�Understanding those Behaviors� 
James Adkins 
September 2006 
�What to do about those behaviors� 
James Adkins 
September 2006 
�Visual Supports Make/Take� 
Carrie Gabbard and Emily Kirkham 
October 2006 
�Daytime Toilet Training� 
Emily Kirkham 
October 2006 
�Social Skills and Social Stories� 
Carrie Gabbard 
November 2006 
�Exploring Assistive Technology� 
Carrie Gabbard 
November 2006 
�Community Resources, The ABC�s of Behavior and Simple Strategies for 
the Home� 
Carrie Gabbard, Emily Kirkham, 
Home of the Innocents and STAR Program. 
April 2007 
�Community Resources, The ABC�s of Behavior and Simple Strategies for 
the Home� 
Carrie Gabbard, Emily Kirkham, 
Home of the Innocents and the STAR Program 
May 2007 


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KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 

Below is summary of evaluation data from participants 
of the KATC�s Tool Box Series. Fifty-five participants 
completed evaluations. Utilizing a five point scale, 
participants were asked to provide feedback regarding 
training activity, with �5� representing highest 
satisfaction and �1� indicating participant�s complete 
dissatisfaction with the activity, as well as several open-
ended questions. Sample questions are as follows: 

Figure 3: Tool Box Series Participant Evaluation Data 

� 
To 
what 
degree 
did 
the 
presentation 
improve 
your 
understanding of autism? 

� 
To 
what 
degree 
did 
the 
presentation 
meet 
your 
expectations? 

� 
To 
what 
degree 
did 
the 
consultant 
provide 
useful 
information? 

� 
To 
what 
degree 
did 
the 
consultation 
provide 
relevant resources? 

� 
To 
what 
degree 
did 
the 
consultant 
provide 
allow 
adequate time for questions? 

The Toolbox Series 
n = 55 

5 
4 

3 
2 
1 

0 


Understanding Meet Use Information Relevent Time for 
Autism Expectations Resources Questions 

�The Tool Box seminar gave me 
hope for my son, Aaron. After the 
seminar I went straight to [the 
store] and bought materials to 
create a communication board for 
Aaron. In a world of doctors and 
other professionals only telling 
you what your child will never 
do; the Tool Box Seminar was 
definitely a ray of hope. It opened 
my eyes and I am now able to see 
my son in a different light.� 
Deborah Lucas, Mother, 
Jefferson County 

KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Promoting Positive Behavior and Functional 
Communication for Children with Autism � 
a project sponsored by the WHAS Crusade for 
Children 
This year the Kentucky Autism Training Center was awarded 
its first grant from the WHAS Crusade for Children. The 
focus of this grant was to establish the project, Promoting 
Positive Behavior and Functional Communication for 
Children with Autism. 
During the grant period, which began in September 2006, 
the children with autism we have served are between the 
ages of two and thirteen. The KATC has worked intensively 
with 15 children with autism, conducting a total of 125 
sessions of functional behavioral assessment interviews, 
functional analyses, and treatment sessions. Some 
children received these services in the home, whereas 
others received the services in the classroom. 
After a thorough assessment, each child participated in a 
functional communication program that taught the child 
to use new ways to communicate wants and needs instead 
of using problem behavior. For each child, there was a 
substantial decrease in problem behavior and an increase 
in functional communication from baseline through final 
intervention. The project was unique in that the children 
received the intensive training at no cost to their families. 
In addition, many of the families live in rural, underserved 
counties around the state, where services are not typically 
available. The hands-on training and coaching parents 
and teachers received taught them effective strategies 
they can now use in their daily interactions with their 
children. The post-intervention survey results indicated 
positive outcomes with both the parents and teachers 
that participated in the grant project, as detailed below 
in Figure 4. 
Utilizing a five point scale, participants were asked to 
provide feedback regarding training activity, with �5� 
representing highest satisfaction and �1� indicating 
participant�s complete dissatisfaction with the activity. 
Questions included: 
� Towhatdegreedidtheserviceshelpeducateyourfamily about your child�s behavior? 
�Towhatdegreedidtheserviceshelpeducateyourfamily about the interventions used with your child? 
� Howconfidentareyouthatthetreatment/serviceswill have permanent positive effects on your child�s 
behavior? 
� Howwillingisyourfamilytocontinuethebehavioralinterventions without staff assistance? 
� Towhatdegreehastheproject/servicesmadeapositive effect on your family�s life? 
� Towhatdegreedoyoufindtheinterventionsappropriate for your child? 
� Overall,towhatextentdoyoufeeltheserviceshavebeen helpful to your family and child? 
WHAS Crusade for Children Project: Promoting Positive Behavior and Functional Communication for Children 
with Autism 
n=8 
0 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
Educate family 
aboutbehavior 
Educate family 
aboutinterventions 
Confidentthat 
treatment/services 
will have 
permanentpositive 
effectchild's 
behavior 
Familycontinue 
behavioral 
interventions 
withoutstaff 
assistance 
Project/services 
made a positive 
effecton familylife 
Interventions 
appropriate for 
your child 
Overall,helpful to 
your familyand 
child 
Figure 4: WHAS Crusade 
for Children Project: 
Promoting Positive 
Behavior and Functional 
Communication for 
Children with Autism 
Evaluation Data 
10 
KATC staff receive a check from 
Rebecca Jackson of the WHAS 
Crusade for Children. 
KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Promoting Positive Behavior and Functional 
Communication for Children with Autism � 
a project sponsored by the WHAS Crusade for 
Children 
This year the Kentucky Autism Training Center was awarded 
its first grant from the WHAS Crusade for Children. The 
focus of this grant was to establish the project, Promoting 
Positive Behavior and Functional Communication for 
Children with Autism. 
During the grant period, which began in September 2006, 
the children with autism we have served are between the 
ages of two and thirteen. The KATC has worked intensively 
with 15 children with autism, conducting a total of 125 
sessions of functional behavioral assessment interviews, 
functional analyses, and treatment sessions. Some 
children received these services in the home, whereas 
others received the services in the classroom. 
After a thorough assessment, each child participated in a 
functional communication program that taught the child 
to use new ways to communicate wants and needs instead 
of using problem behavior. For each child, there was a 
substantial decrease in problem behavior and an increase 
in functional communication from baseline through final 
intervention. The project was unique in that the children 
received the intensive training at no cost to their families. 
In addition, many of the families live in rural, underserved 
counties around the state, where services are not typically 
available. The hands-on training and coaching parents 
and teachers received taught them effective strategies 
they can now use in their daily interactions with their 
children. The post-intervention survey results indicated 
positive outcomes with both the parents and teachers 
that participated in the grant project, as detailed below 
in Figure 4. 
Utilizing a five point scale, participants were asked to 
provide feedback regarding training activity, with �5� 
representing highest satisfaction and �1� indicating 
participant�s complete dissatisfaction with the activity. 
Questions included: 
� Towhatdegreedidtheserviceshelpeducateyourfamily about your child�s behavior? 
�Towhatdegreedidtheserviceshelpeducateyourfamily about the interventions used with your child? 
� Howconfidentareyouthatthetreatment/serviceswill have permanent positive effects on your child�s 
behavior? 
� Howwillingisyourfamilytocontinuethebehavioralinterventions without staff assistance? 
� Towhatdegreehastheproject/servicesmadeapositive effect on your family�s life? 
� Towhatdegreedoyoufindtheinterventionsappropriate for your child? 
� Overall,towhatextentdoyoufeeltheserviceshavebeen helpful to your family and child? 
WHAS Crusade for Children Project: Promoting Positive Behavior and Functional Communication for Children 
with Autism 
n=8 
0 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
Educate family 
aboutbehavior 
Educate family 
aboutinterventions 
Confidentthat 
treatment/services 
will have 
permanentpositive 
effectchild's 
behavior 
Familycontinue 
behavioral 
interventions 
withoutstaff 
assistance 
Project/services 
made a positive 
effecton familylife 
Interventions 
appropriate for 
your child 
Overall,helpful to 
your familyand 
child 
Figure 4: WHAS Crusade 
for Children Project: 
Promoting Positive 
Behavior and Functional 
Communication for 
Children with Autism 
Evaluation Data 
10 
KATC staff receive a check from 
Rebecca Jackson of the WHAS 
Crusade for Children. 

KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Family-Based Training 
During this past year at the request of support groups 
across the Commonwealth, KATC staff delivered six 
workshops to the following family-based organizations in 
Danville, London and Floyd County area to approximately 
one-hundred and twenty attendees. Topics included: 
Curriculum Modifications 
Educational Issues 
Hidden Curriculum and Social Understanding 
Sibling/Family Issues 
If the KATC cannot speak on a requested topic, then the 
KATC will work with a group to identify potential speakers. 
Currently, the KATC does not address medical issues. 
�KATC offered a several workshops 
in our area over the past several 
years that were excellent. There 
was a wide variety of topics 
offered that were beneficial to 
families, teachers, therapists, 
etc. It was wonderful to be able 
to have such a valuable resource 
right here in my hometown and 
not have to travel several hours 
to and from the sessions. Our 
support group and the many folks 
that teach or assist our children 
have greatly benefitted from all 
the programming that KATC has 
provided both locally and in the 
state.� 
Melissa Caudill, Boyle County 
11 
Emily Kirkham at a Family Training Session. 
KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Family-Based Training 
During this past year at the request of support groups 
across the Commonwealth, KATC staff delivered six 
workshops to the following family-based organizations in 
Danville, London and Floyd County area to approximately 
one-hundred and twenty attendees. Topics included: 
Curriculum Modifications 
Educational Issues 
Hidden Curriculum and Social Understanding 
Sibling/Family Issues 
If the KATC cannot speak on a requested topic, then the 
KATC will work with a group to identify potential speakers. 
Currently, the KATC does not address medical issues. 
�KATC offered a several workshops 
in our area over the past several 
years that were excellent. There 
was a wide variety of topics 
offered that were beneficial to 
families, teachers, therapists, 
etc. It was wonderful to be able 
to have such a valuable resource 
right here in my hometown and 
not have to travel several hours 
to and from the sessions. Our 
support group and the many folks 
that teach or assist our children 
have greatly benefitted from all 
the programming that KATC has 
provided both locally and in the 
state.� 
Melissa Caudill, Boyle County 
11 
Emily Kirkham at a Family Training Session. 

KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Family Focus Positive Behavior Support: 
A Pilot Project 
The Kentucky Autism Training Center developed 
a pilot project modeled after the Family Focus 
Positive Behavior Supports (FFPBS) model used 
by Marshall University. A KATC field training 
coordinator delivered services associated with the 
FFPBS model to the team of thirteen year old Adam 
Price and his parents, Tim and Julie. The Price family 
lives in Pulaski County. Adam was selected for the 
pilot FFPBS project because of his aggressive and 
potentially dangerous behaviors. Adam did not have 
meaningful or functional communication for most 
of his needs, though he does know some limited 
sign language. 
Person-Centered Planning (PCP) 
The FFPBS process began with the family/person 
centered meeting with the family in their home 
to utilize a tool called �The Family Frames�. The 
purpose of this tool is to learn more about the 
family. 
The next step, Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope 
(P.A.T.H). involved the team meeting to identify supports 
for the family and child. The P.A.T.H. is a path or road map 
to success. Here began optimistic views of the dream 
Adam may have as described by the people who care for 
his vision of life. 
Formal Lectures and Small 
Team Meetings 
The training process for the 
immediate family, team, 
school and mental health 
professionals and community 
members consisted of a 
workshop series in Pulaski 
County. To accommodate 
schedules and training needs the series was delivered 
twice. The content of the training series included: 
understandingautism,ABAandhumanbehavior,functional 
behavior assessment process, Positive Behavior Support, 
teaching and learning style adaptations, social skills and 
understanding considerations, and development of a 
comprehensive Positive Behavior Support Plan. 
This training series delivered in conjunction with Adams�s 
monthly small team meetings gave team members an 
opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the lecture 
series and discuss program development for Adam. 
On the next page is a summary of evaluation data from 
participants of the KATC�s Tool Box Series. Fifty-five 
participants completed evaluations. Utilizing a five 
point scale, participants were asked to provide feedback 
regarding training activity, with �5� representing highest 
satisfaction and �1� indicating participant�s complete 
12 KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Family Focus Positive Behavior Support: 
A Pilot Project 
The Kentucky Autism Training Center developed 
a pilot project modeled after the Family Focus 
Positive Behavior Supports (FFPBS) model used 
by Marshall University. A KATC field training 
coordinator delivered services associated with the 
FFPBS model to the team of thirteen year old Adam 
Price and his parents, Tim and Julie. The Price family 
lives in Pulaski County. Adam was selected for the 
pilot FFPBS project because of his aggressive and 
potentially dangerous behaviors. Adam did not have 
meaningful or functional communication for most 
of his needs, though he does know some limited 
sign language. 
Person-Centered Planning (PCP) 
The FFPBS process began with the family/person 
centered meeting with the family in their home 
to utilize a tool called �The Family Frames�. The 
purpose of this tool is to learn more about the 
family. 
The next step, Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope 
(P.A.T.H). involved the team meeting to identify supports 
for the family and child. The P.A.T.H. is a path or road map 
to success. Here began optimistic views of the dream 
Adam may have as described by the people who care for 
his vision of life. 
Formal Lectures and Small 
Team Meetings 
The training process for the 
immediate family, team, 
school and mental health 
professionals and community 
members consisted of a 
workshop series in Pulaski 
County. To accommodate 
schedules and training needs the series was delivered 
twice. The content of the training series included: 
understandingautism,ABAandhumanbehavior,functional 
behavior assessment process, Positive Behavior Support, 
teaching and learning style adaptations, social skills and 
understanding considerations, and development of a 
comprehensive Positive Behavior Support Plan. 
This training series delivered in conjunction with Adams�s 
monthly small team meetings gave team members an 
opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the lecture 
series and discuss program development for Adam. 
On the next page is a summary of evaluation data from 
participants of the KATC�s Tool Box Series. Fifty-five 
participants completed evaluations. Utilizing a five 
point scale, participants were asked to provide feedback 
regarding training activity, with �5� representing highest 
satisfaction and �1� indicating participant�s complete 
12 

KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
dissatisfaction with the activity, as well as several open-
ended questions. Sample questions are as follows: 
� Towhatdegreedidthepresentationimproveyourunderstanding of autism? 
� Towhatdegreedidthepresentationmeetyourexpectations? 
� Towhatdegreedidtheconsultantprovideusefulinformation? 
� Towhatdegreedidtheconsultationproviderelevantresources? 
� Towhatdegreedidtheconsultantprovideallowadequate time for questions? 
�Not only has Adam�s quality of 
life really improved but the quality 
of life for us as a family is much, 
much better�� 
Julie Price, Adam�s Mother 
�I especially liked meeting with all 
the stakeholders on a regular basis. 
Adam has improved a great deal 
and I attribute it to the suggestions 
and follow through with ideas 
from his team members.� 
Shelly Hargis, Vice Principal 
Northern Middle School 
Figure 5: Family Focused Positive Behavior Supports 
Lecture Series Evaluation Data 
Family Focused Positive Behavior Supports Lecture Series 
n = 54 
0 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
Understanding 
Autism 
Meet 
Expectations 
Use Information Relevant 
Resources 
Time for 
Questions 
13 KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
dissatisfaction with the activity, as well as several open-
ended questions. Sample questions are as follows: 
� Towhatdegreedidthepresentationimproveyourunderstanding of autism? 
� Towhatdegreedidthepresentationmeetyourexpectations? 
� Towhatdegreedidtheconsultantprovideusefulinformation? 
� Towhatdegreedidtheconsultationproviderelevantresources? 
� Towhatdegreedidtheconsultantprovideallowadequate time for questions? 
�Not only has Adam�s quality of 
life really improved but the quality 
of life for us as a family is much, 
much better�� 
Julie Price, Adam�s Mother 
�I especially liked meeting with all 
the stakeholders on a regular basis. 
Adam has improved a great deal 
and I attribute it to the suggestions 
and follow through with ideas 
from his team members.� 
Shelly Hargis, Vice Principal 
Northern Middle School 
Figure 5: Family Focused Positive Behavior Supports 
Lecture Series Evaluation Data 
Family Focused Positive Behavior Supports Lecture Series 
n = 54 
0 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
Understanding 
Autism 
Meet 
Expectations 
Use Information Relevant 
Resources 
Time for 
Questions 
13 

KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Staff members of the Kentucky Autism Training Center 
worked with teams of professionals and families to facilitate 
the development, implementation, and evaluation of 
educational and community-based programs for students 
with autism. Based on feedback from educators the KATC 
has developed three service models to meet the needs of 
school districts seeking consultation and training. Below 
are brief outlines of these service models: 
Comprehensive Team Consultation 
The goals of a Comprehensive Team Consultation 
are to provide local educational teams with tools, 
strategies, and specialized skills needed to build a 
school environment that meets the unique learning 
needs of students with autism, and to promote a 
student�s access to the Core Curriculum. 
Classroom Consultation 
The goals of a Classroom Consultation are provide 
a classroom teacher with the tools, strategies, 
and specialized skills needed to build a classroom 
environment that meets the unique learning needs 
of students with autism and promote access to the 
Core Curriculum. 
Focused Consultation 
The goal of a Focused Consultation is to assist a local 
educational team or professional in implementing a 
focused skill, or strategy (e.g. completing a functional 
behavior analysis, incorporating communication 
systems, and implementing visual supports). 
During this past year KATC staff conducted approximately 
ninety school based consultations, technical assistance 
and training activities in the following local educational 
agencies: 
Bardstown Independent Schools 
Boone County Schools 
Bowling Green Independent Schools 
Boyle County Schools 
Corbin Independent Schools 
Green County Schools 
Hancock County Schools 
Hardin County Schools 
Jefferson County Schools 
Madison County Schools 
Meade County Schools 
Russellville Independent Schools 
Taylor County Schools 
Warren County Schools 
School-Based Team Consultations and 
Technical Assistance Sessions 
14 KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Staff members of the Kentucky Autism Training Center 
worked with teams of professionals and families to facilitate 
the development, implementation, and evaluation of 
educational and community-based programs for students 
with autism. Based on feedback from educators the KATC 
has developed three service models to meet the needs of 
school districts seeking consultation and training. Below 
are brief outlines of these service models: 
Comprehensive Team Consultation 
The goals of a Comprehensive Team Consultation 
are to provide local educational teams with tools, 
strategies, and specialized skills needed to build a 
school environment that meets the unique learning 
needs of students with autism, and to promote a 
student�s access to the Core Curriculum. 
Classroom Consultation 
The goals of a Classroom Consultation are provide 
a classroom teacher with the tools, strategies, 
and specialized skills needed to build a classroom 
environment that meets the unique learning needs 
of students with autism and promote access to the 
Core Curriculum. 
Focused Consultation 
The goal of a Focused Consultation is to assist a local 
educational team or professional in implementing a 
focused skill, or strategy (e.g. completing a functional 
behavior analysis, incorporating communication 
systems, and implementing visual supports). 
During this past year KATC staff conducted approximately 
ninety school based consultations, technical assistance 
and training activities in the following local educational 
agencies: 
Bardstown Independent Schools 
Boone County Schools 
Bowling Green Independent Schools 
Boyle County Schools 
Corbin Independent Schools 
Green County Schools 
Hancock County Schools 
Hardin County Schools 
Jefferson County Schools 
Madison County Schools 
Meade County Schools 
Russellville Independent Schools 
Taylor County Schools 
Warren County Schools 
School-Based Team Consultations and 
Technical Assistance Sessions 
14 

KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Quarterly evaluations are sent to the team leader at 
the school as well as the families/guardians of each 
educational team and we ask that they be completed and 
mailed back to the KATC. We are striving to continually 
evolve and improve upon the school consultation model 
and are eager to incorporate suggestions from team 
members (including families) in the evolution of our 
school-based services. 
Below is summary of evaluation data from participants 
in the KATC�s School Based Team Consultations. Twelve 
participants completed evaluations. Utilizing a five point 
scale, participants were asked to provide feedback 
regarding training activity, with �5� representing highest 
satisfaction and �1� indicating participant�s complete 
dissatisfaction with the activity, as well as several open-
ended questions. Sample questions are as follows: 
� Towhatdegreewasthepresentationscheduledinan efficient manner? 
� Towhatdegreedidtheconsultantprovideadequatetime for questions? 
� Towhatdegreedidtheconsultationincreaseyourknowledge of autism? 
� Towhatdegreedidtheconsultantprovidestrategiesand techniques for the educational team? 100% of respondents indicated 
they had a better understanding 
of the student after the school 
consultation process. 
Figure 6: School Consultation Evaluation Data 
School Consultation -General Information 
n = 12 
0 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
Scheduling Ask Questions Gain More 
Information 
Provide Ideas for 
Strategies 
15 KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Quarterly evaluations are sent to the team leader at 
the school as well as the families/guardians of each 
educational team and we ask that they be completed and 
mailed back to the KATC. We are striving to continually 
evolve and improve upon the school consultation model 
and are eager to incorporate suggestions from team 
members (including families) in the evolution of our 
school-based services. 
Below is summary of evaluation data from participants 
in the KATC�s School Based Team Consultations. Twelve 
participants completed evaluations. Utilizing a five point 
scale, participants were asked to provide feedback 
regarding training activity, with �5� representing highest 
satisfaction and �1� indicating participant�s complete 
dissatisfaction with the activity, as well as several open-
ended questions. Sample questions are as follows: 
� Towhatdegreewasthepresentationscheduledinan efficient manner? 
� Towhatdegreedidtheconsultantprovideadequatetime for questions? 
� Towhatdegreedidtheconsultationincreaseyourknowledge of autism? 
� Towhatdegreedidtheconsultantprovidestrategiesand techniques for the educational team? 100% of respondents indicated 
they had a better understanding 
of the student after the school 
consultation process. 
Figure 6: School Consultation Evaluation Data 
School Consultation -General Information 
n = 12 
0 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
Scheduling Ask Questions Gain More 
Information 
Provide Ideas for 
Strategies 
15 

�A great resource for teachers 
and parents.� 
Teacher 
�Through the consultation I came 
to realize the importance of 
scheduling and communication 
strategies with my student.� 
Teacher 
�I found the most helpful aspects 
of the school consultation to 
be the hands-on approach to 
working with the student, the 
flexibility of the consultant and 
the availability of the resources.� 
Teacher 
�I only wish work with my son 
had started earlier.� 
� Parent 
I could be more productive as 
a teacher; more direct in my 
teaching. My student with autism 
could be more productive.� 
Teacher 
�A great resource for teachers 
and parents.� 
Teacher 
�Through the consultation I came 
to realize the importance of 
scheduling and communication 
strategies with my student.� 
Teacher 
�I found the most helpful aspects 
of the school consultation to 
be the hands-on approach to 
working with the student, the 
flexibility of the consultant and 
the availability of the resources.� 
Teacher 
�I only wish work with my son 
had started earlier.� 
� Parent 
I could be more productive as 
a teacher; more direct in my 
teaching. My student with autism 
could be more productive.� 
Teacher 
KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 

16 
In an effort to collect specific data relevant to the school 
based technical assistance and training that were provided 
to the team, the figure below represents the questions; 
�To what degree did the consultation prepare the team 
to implement the strategies� and �To what degree did 
the consultation impact the student�s acquisition of the 
strategies� in the areas of Social Skills, Visual Supports, 
Academic Skills, Communication Skills and Implementing 
Toilet Training Skills. 

At the end of the 2006-2007 school years, twenty-seven 
teams had received school consultation services from 
eight districts across Kentucky. 

Three classroom consultations were completed in acounty 
in Kentucky. These classrooms were labeled autism units 
and were comprised of at least ten students with autism. 

There were two students on a waiting list to receive 
services. 

Figure 7: School Consultation - Target Areas Evaluation Data 

School Consultation - Priority Areas Targeted 
n = 12 
0 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
Social Skills Visual Supports Academic Communication Toileting 
Prepare the Team to Implement the Strategies 
Impact the Student�s Aquisition of the Strategies 

KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Information Dissemination 
KATC staff members worked to establish statewide 
supports and training activities for professionals and 
families involved in promoting gains for individuals with 
autism by offering the following resources and services: 
Amanda L. King Resource Center 
The Amanda L. King Resource Center is located in the 
Kentucky Autism Training Center offices at 911 S. Brook 
Street. The resource center is a collection of materials 
pertaining to autism spectrum disorders, special 
education, health and employment issues available for 
checkout to families and professionals across the state of 
Kentucky. In the past year 189 additional titles have been 
added to the collection. 
Using the Resource Center Request 
Form, patrons list the titles they are 
interested in checking out. If patrons 
are unsure of a specific title but are 
interested in particular topic, they 
can contact KATC staff for suggested 
materials. Patrons mail the completed 
form to the KATC. Once their form is 
received we will mail the requested 
materials to the patron. There is currently no charge to 
use the services of the resource center. 
The year KATC staff addressed 
approximately five hundred 
requests for materials through 
the Amanda L. King Resource 
Center. 
�As a parent, one of the first, and 
most important things you can do 
after your child has been diagnosed 
is learn as much as you can about 
the disability. The more information 
you have, the more empowered 
you will become in seeking 
and obtaining the appropriate 
interventions for your child. The 
KATC Amanda King Resource 
Center offers families access to a 
large array of both current and past 
publications/videos that may not be 
readily available in their area.� 
� Nat McKay, Mother, Oldham County 
�The resource center at Kentucky 
Autism Training Center is the 
most significant source of current, 
practical, and useful information 
available locally to families like 
mine. The KATC center is a crucial 
resource because it enables parents 
to access materials that go beyond 
the basic information about autism 
that one finds in books at the public 
center. In fact, many of the systems 
and techniques we use at home that 
have been successful with our son 
have been gleaned from resource 
center materials.� 
� Suzanne De Gregorio, Mother, 
Jefferson County 
�The KATC Resource library has been a 
great resource for our family, it�s so easy to 
check items out and return them and we 
live 2.5 hours away. If there is a resource 
we needed that wasn�t available right 
away, someone there would suggest other 
material which led us to other sources� 
We have just loved using this service.� 
Angela Parman, Mother, Laurel County 
�Living in an area that has extremely 
limited access to resources forces a parent 
to search elsewhere for educational 
information on Autism. We have found 
a valuable resource in the Amanda King 
Resource Library at the KATC. We have 
quick and easy access to books and 
videos that are impossible to get in our 
area, and can receive them via the mail. 
This service has been an exceptional tool 
in educating ourselves to better help our 
son with Autism.� 
Wendy Everly, Mother, 
Muhlenberg County 
17 KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Information Dissemination 
KATC staff members worked to establish statewide 
supports and training activities for professionals and 
families involved in promoting gains for individuals with 
autism by offering the following resources and services: 
Amanda L. King Resource Center 
The Amanda L. King Resource Center is located in the 
Kentucky Autism Training Center offices at 911 S. Brook 
Street. The resource center is a collection of materials 
pertaining to autism spectrum disorders, special 
education, health and employment issues available for 
checkout to families and professionals across the state of 
Kentucky. In the past year 189 additional titles have been 
added to the collection. 
Using the Resource Center Request 
Form, patrons list the titles they are 
interested in checking out. If patrons 
are unsure of a specific title but are 
interested in particular topic, they 
can contact KATC staff for suggested 
materials. Patrons mail the completed 
form to the KATC. Once their form is 
received we will mail the requested 
materials to the patron. There is currently no charge to 
use the services of the resource center. 
The year KATC staff addressed 
approximately five hundred 
requests for materials through 
the Amanda L. King Resource 
Center. 
�As a parent, one of the first, and 
most important things you can do 
after your child has been diagnosed 
is learn as much as you can about 
the disability. The more information 
you have, the more empowered 
you will become in seeking 
and obtaining the appropriate 
interventions for your child. The 
KATC Amanda King Resource 
Center offers families access to a 
large array of both current and past 
publications/videos that may not be 
readily available in their area.� 
� Nat McKay, Mother, Oldham County 
�The resource center at Kentucky 
Autism Training Center is the 
most significant source of current, 
practical, and useful information 
available locally to families like 
mine. The KATC center is a crucial 
resource because it enables parents 
to access materials that go beyond 
the basic information about autism 
that one finds in books at the public 
center. In fact, many of the systems 
and techniques we use at home that 
have been successful with our son 
have been gleaned from resource 
center materials.� 
� Suzanne De Gregorio, Mother, 
Jefferson County 
�The KATC Resource library has been a 
great resource for our family, it�s so easy to 
check items out and return them and we 
live 2.5 hours away. If there is a resource 
we needed that wasn�t available right 
away, someone there would suggest other 
material which led us to other sources� 
We have just loved using this service.� 
Angela Parman, Mother, Laurel County 
�Living in an area that has extremely 
limited access to resources forces a parent 
to search elsewhere for educational 
information on Autism. We have found 
a valuable resource in the Amanda King 
Resource Library at the KATC. We have 
quick and easy access to books and 
videos that are impossible to get in our 
area, and can receive them via the mail. 
This service has been an exceptional tool 
in educating ourselves to better help our 
son with Autism.� 
Wendy Everly, Mother, 
Muhlenberg County 
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KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Newsletter 
The KATC distributes a newsletter electronically to 
thousands of families and professionals. In the 
Commonwealth, the KATC newsletter is sent to 
the KATC Listserv, family organizations, Autism 
Spectrum Disorders Advisory Consortium, 
Educators & Education Organizations, Early 
Childhood Professionals, Professional 
Organizations, Family Resource and 
Youth Services Centers, mental 
health professionals and supported 
employment providers across the 
Commonwealth. 
The newsletter contains information regarding the 
services of KATC, activities of autism related support 
groups, strategies and information regarding other 
organizations serving individuals with autism spectrum 
disorders and their families across the 
Commonwealth. 
KATC LISTSERV 
Individuals from across the Commonwealth 
are also members of the KATC�s listserv. 
Members share information on research, 
resources, up-coming events, trainings, 
workshops, support groups, disability 
related information and other useful 
information for families and professionals 
in the autism community. As of June 2007, 
the KATC listserv has approximately five 
hundred members. 
Web-Site 
The KATC web site is located at www. 
louisville.edu/education/kyautismtraining. 
During this past year the KATC website 
has been updated to include additional 
resources specific to Kentucky and other 
autism related information. 
Professional Development Sessions 
KATC staff members conducted professional 
development workshops on autism spectrum disorders 
and effective strategies for families and professionals at 
34 local, regional, state and national conferences for the 
organizations listed below: 
Adanta 
Autism Awareness Carnival 
Binet School Information Fair 
Christian Care Communities 
Crestwood Baptist Church Special 
Needs Community Fair 
Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation 
Dreams with Wings 
Early Childhood Conference 
Eliahu Academy 
Four Rivers Behavioral Health 
Interdisciplinary Human Development 
Institute, University of Kentucky 
Jefferson Community College 
Kentucky Department of Education�s 
Behavior Institute 
Kentuckiana Council for Psychiatric Nurses 
Kentucky Ambulance Providers Association 
Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative 
Local Youth Group Leaders 
Madison County Public Schools 
Council on Exceptional Children 
University of Louisville, College of Education and 
Human Development, Graduate Classes 
Simpson County Regional Training Center Symposium 
Upper Cumberland Educational Cooperative 
Western Kentucky Provider Alliance 
Wilderness Trail Special Education Cooperative 
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KE N T U C KY AUT I SM TRA I NIN G CE N T E R 
Ne wsletter of the 
The mission of the Kentucky Autism Training Center is to enhance supports for persons with autism by providing 
information and technical assistance to families and service providers across Kentucky. 
Issue 20, 2007 
In this Issue: 
Book Review by Diane Cowne: Born on a Blue Day ....................................2 
Amanda L. King Resource Library ................................................................2 
Tools, Tips, Ideas and Inspiration for Teachers ............................................3 
Natalie Pope: Autism Awareness License Plate...........................................4 
To Reinforce or Not to Reinforce ..................................................................4 
Autism Institute Preview by Diane Twatchman-Cullen: 
The Importance of INFORMED Paraprofessional Support ..........................5 
Dr. Scott Bellini to Lead Workshop at KATC Autism Institute........................6 
Special Report: Prevalence of Autism Disorders in 
Multiple Areas of the United States ..............................................................7 
Calendar of Events ......................................................................................10 
Regional Wrap-Up 11 
Autism Institute 2007 Schedule and Registration ......................................13 
If you have any questions or concerns 
about this issue, please contact: 
Rebecca Grau, MPA 
Editor 
Rebecca.Grau@louisville.edu 
Phone: 502-852-4631 
Kentucky Autism Training Center 
911 South Brook Street 
Louisville KY 40203 
Spring 
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KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Topics discussed included: 
Autism and Principals of Behavior 
Addressing Challenging Behaviors and Adolescent Issues 
Autism and Asperger�s Common Educational Strategies 
Autism Awareness 
Autism Boot Camp 
Autism Resources 
Curriculum Modifications 
Picture-Based Communication Systems 
Positive Behavioral Supports Series (Four Parts) 
Visual Supports 
What is Autism? 
Below is summary of evaluation data from participants 
of the KATC�s Professional Development Sessions. 
There were 375 completed evaluations. Utilizing a five 
point scale, participants were asked to provide feedback 
regarding training activity, with �5� representing highest 
satisfaction and �1� indicating participant�s complete 
dissatisfaction with the activity, as well as several open-
ended questions. Sample questions are as follows: 
� Towhatdegreedidthepresentationimproveyourunderstanding of autism? 
� Towhatdegreedidthepresentationmeetyourexpectations? 
� Towhatdegreedidtheconsultantprovideusefulinformation? 
� Towhatdegreedidtheconsultationproviderelevantresources? 
� Towhatdegreedidtheconsultantprovideallowadequate time for questions? 
�The presenter provided us with 
information, resources, and great 
ideas that I can take back to school 
and implement immediately. I 
also learned some very good 
communication techniques that I 
can go home and use with my 6 
year old son that has Asperger�s 
Syndrome.� 
Figure 8: 2006-2007 Professional Development Sessions 
Evaluation Data 
Professional Presentations 2007 
n = 375 
0 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
Understanding of 
Autism 
Meet Expectations Use Information Relevant Resources Time for Questions 
19 KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Topics discussed included: 
Autism and Principals of Behavior 
Addressing Challenging Behaviors and Adolescent Issues 
Autism and Asperger�s Common Educational Strategies 
Autism Awareness 
Autism Boot Camp 
Autism Resources 
Curriculum Modifications 
Picture-Based Communication Systems 
Positive Behavioral Supports Series (Four Parts) 
Visual Supports 
What is Autism? 
Below is summary of evaluation data from participants 
of the KATC�s Professional Development Sessions. 
There were 375 completed evaluations. Utilizing a five 
point scale, participants were asked to provide feedback 
regarding training activity, with �5� representing highest 
satisfaction and �1� indicating participant�s complete 
dissatisfaction with the activity, as well as several open-
ended questions. Sample questions are as follows: 
� Towhatdegreedidthepresentationimproveyourunderstanding of autism? 
� Towhatdegreedidthepresentationmeetyourexpectations? 
� Towhatdegreedidtheconsultantprovideusefulinformation? 
� Towhatdegreedidtheconsultationproviderelevantresources? 
� Towhatdegreedidtheconsultantprovideallowadequate time for questions? 
�The presenter provided us with 
information, resources, and great 
ideas that I can take back to school 
and implement immediately. I 
also learned some very good 
communication techniques that I 
can go home and use with my 6 
year old son that has Asperger�s 
Syndrome.� 
Figure 8: 2006-2007 Professional Development Sessions 
Evaluation Data 
Professional Presentations 2007 
n = 375 
0 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
Understanding of 
Autism 
Meet Expectations Use Information Relevant Resources Time for Questions 
19 

KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 �I have gained a deeper 
understanding of every action 
having or being a function that 
is meaningful to a person with 
Autism.� 
�I have more tools to use 
with working with individuals 
with autism and have a better 
understanding of the issues related 
to autism.� 
�The presenter made me see 
the possibilies of educating my 
students with autism in the regular 
classroom, I feel empowered.� 
Regional Workshops 
The goal of KATC�s regional workshops was to include information that was useful to both families and professionals 
�close to home�. KATC staff are aware that many individuals across the Commonwealth have limited time and 
resources to travel significant distances to receive information on �best practices�. To reach diverse areas across 
the state, the KATC delivered nine regional workshops around Kentucky. Five hundred and three professionals, 
paraprofessionals/instructional assistants, family members and full time students from sixty counties in Kentucky, 
and two counties in Indiana were in attendance. Participants attending the Regional Workshops resided in the 
following counties: 
Anderson 
Barren 
Bell 
Boone 
Boyd 
Boyle 
Bracken 
Breckenridge 
Butler 
Calloway 
Campbell 
Carroll 
Carter 
Christian 
Clark (IN) 
Clinton 
Daviess 
Elliott 
Floyd 
Franklin 
Grant 
Graves 
Greenup 
Hardin 
Hart 
Henry 
Hopkins 
Jackson 
Jefferson 
Kenton 
Knott 
Laurel 
Lawrence 
Letcher 
Lewis 
Madison 
Magoffin 
Marshall 
McCracken 
Meade 
Mercer 
Muhlenberg 
Nelson 
Ohio 
Ohio (IN) 
Oldham 
Owen 
Pendleton 
Perry 
Pike 
Pulaski 
Robertson 
Rockcastle 
Rowan 
Scott 
Shelby 
Spencer 
Warren 
Webster 
Whitley 
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Emily Kirkham provides 
hands-on training. 
KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 �I have gained a deeper 
understanding of every action 
having or being a function that 
is meaningful to a person with 
Autism.� 
�I have more tools to use 
with working with individuals 
with autism and have a better 
understanding of the issues related 
to autism.� 
�The presenter made me see 
the possibilies of educating my 
students with autism in the regular 
classroom, I feel empowered.� 
Regional Workshops 
The goal of KATC�s regional workshops was to include information that was useful to both families and professionals 
�close to home�. KATC staff are aware that many individuals across the Commonwealth have limited time and 
resources to travel significant distances to receive information on �best practices�. To reach diverse areas across 
the state, the KATC delivered nine regional workshops around Kentucky. Five hundred and three professionals, 
paraprofessionals/instructional assistants, family members and full time students from sixty counties in Kentucky, 
and two counties in Indiana were in attendance. Participants attending the Regional Workshops resided in the 
following counties: 
Anderson 
Barren 
Bell 
Boone 
Boyd 
Boyle 
Bracken 
Breckenridge 
Butler 
Calloway 
Campbell 
Carroll 
Carter 
Christian 
Clark (IN) 
Clinton 
Daviess 
Elliott 
Floyd 
Franklin 
Grant 
Graves 
Greenup 
Hardin 
Hart 
Henry 
Hopkins 
Jackson 
Jefferson 
Kenton 
Knott 
Laurel 
Lawrence 
Letcher 
Lewis 
Madison 
Magoffin 
Marshall 
McCracken 
Meade 
Mercer 
Muhlenberg 
Nelson 
Ohio 
Ohio (IN) 
Oldham 
Owen 
Pendleton 
Perry 
Pike 
Pulaski 
Robertson 
Rockcastle 
Rowan 
Scott 
Shelby 
Spencer 
Warren 
Webster 
Whitley 
20 
Emily Kirkham provides 
hands-on training. 

Below is summary of evaluation data from participants of the KATC�s Regional � 
To 
what 
degree 
did 
the 
work 
meet 
your 
expectations? 


Workshops. Five hundred participants completed evaluations. Utilizing a five point � 
To 
what 
degree 
did 
the 
work 
improve 
your 
understanding 
of 
autism? 


scale, participants were asked to provide feedback regarding training activity, with � 
To 
what 
degree 
will 
you 
be 
able 
to 
apply 
the 
information 
at 
the 
workshops? 


�5� representing highest satisfaction and �1� indicating participant�s complete � 
To 
what 
degree 
will 
the 
information 
impact 
your 
work 
with 
individuals 
with 


dissatisfaction with the activity, as well as several open-ended questions. Sample 
Autism Spectrum? 

questions are as follows: � 
To 
what 
degree 
will 
you 
share 
this 
information 
with 
other 
families 
and 
professionals? 

� 
To 
what 
degree 
did 
it 
motivate 
you 
to 
learn 
more 
about 
autism? 
Figure 9: Evaluation Data 2006-2007 Regional Workshops Evaluation Data 
n=525 (Participants had the opportunity to attend morning and afternoon sessions) 


September 19-20 
Location Presentation Title Speaker(s) 
Meet 
Expectations 
Increase 
Understanding 
Apply 
Information 
Impact 
Work 
Share Info 
Motivated to 
Learn 
Jenny Wiley State Park 
Floyd County 
Simple Strategies for the Home 
Emily Kirkham 
Carrie Gabbard 
4.6 4.6 4.0 4.6 4.6 5.0 
Autism Boot Camp 
Emily Kirkham 
Carrie Gabbard 
4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.6 4.7 
Early Childhood Picture Based 
Communication Systems 
Emily Kirkham 4.7 4.7 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.6 
Visual Supports and Curriculum Modifications Carrie Gabbard 4.5 4.4 4.6 4.5 4.6 4.6 
Peer and Social Issues and Sexuality Kari Huber 3.8 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.3 
October 10Spectrum Building 
Jefferson County 
Autism and Asperger�s Disorder Dr. Peter Tanguay 4.2 4.7 3.8 3.8 4.1 4.5 
October 11-12Ralph Rush Professional 
Development Center 
Boone County 
High Functioning Autism and Asperger�s 
Dr. Brenda Smith-
Myles 
4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.9 4.9 
Strategies for Young Learners with ASD 
Emily Kirkham 
Carrie Gabbard 
4.6 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.8 4.9 
October 25-26Lake Barkley State Park 
Trigg County 
Comprehensive Autism Planning System Katie Carnazzo 4 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.4 4.7 
Behavioral Supports for Individuals with ASD James Adkins 4.5 4.3 4..6 4.7 4.6 4.9 

�I love examples and stuff I can actually put into use rather than talking theory.� 


�The content was meaningful and explained well. They also offered great advice for accomplishing goals.� 

�I learned a lot to take back to the classroom.� 

�It will help me to more effectively work to increase communication between stakeholders.� 

Figure 9: Evaluation Data 2006-2007 Regional Workshops Evaluation Data 
n=525 (Participants had the opportunity to attend morning and afternoon sessions) 


November 7Spectrum Building 
Jefferson County 
Family Session: Strategies and Techniques 
for the Home 
Carrie Gabbard 5 5 5 5 5 5 
Sensory Issues and Autism 
Anglea Lilly 
Emily Kirkham 
4.3 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.7 
4.8 
Promoting Communication and Social Skills 
Brenda McMillian, 
M.S. CCC-SLP 
3.7 4.0 3.9 3.9 4 4.3 
Behavioral Supports for Individuals with ASD James Adkins 3.9 3.9 4.2 3.9 4.4 4.5 
To Pee or Not to Pee Dr. Lisa Kemmerer 4.5 4 5 4.8 5 4.8 
Adolescent and Adult Issues: Sexuality and 
ASD 
James Adkins 4.2 4 4.1 3.8 4.2 4.5 
November 16E-Town Community 
& Technical College 
Hardin County 
Increasing Functional Communication Dr. Lisa Kemmerer 4.1 3.5 4.1 4.1 4.7 4.6 
Adolescent and Adult Issues : Sexuality and 
ASD 
James Adkins 4.4 3.8 4.0 4.2 5.0 4.6 
Behavioral Supports for Individuals with ASD James Adkins 4.4 4.1 4.2 4.5 4.8 4.7 
March 15Laurel County Library �Autism Boot Camp� 
Emily Kirkham 
Carrie Gabbard 
4.7 4.7 4.6 4.7 4.9 4.9 
March 22Convention Center Inn 
Muhlenburg County 
�Autism Boot Camp� 
Katie Carnazzo 
Emily Kirkham 4.4 4.6 4.3 4.5 4.6 4.8 
March 23Bellefonte Centre 
Greenup County 
�Social Supports for Individuals with Autism 
Spectrum Disorders� 
James Adkins 4.4 4.6 4.3 4.5 4.6 4.8 

�Brought my awareness of the issues of autism to a higher level.� 


KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
The Kentucky Autism Training Center would like to thank 
the following for their collaborative efforts and support 
towards making the Regional Workshop Series: 
Big East Special Education Cooperative 
Cathy Durkan, KATC Advisory Board 
Dennis Tharpe, Elizabethtown Community and Technical 
College 
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park Staff 
Karen Snelling, Boone County Schools 
Karl Feltman and Debbie Southworth, Ralph Rush 
Professional Development Center in Boone County 
Kentucky Special Education Cooperatives 
Lake Barkley State Resort Park and Staff 
Laurel County Public Library 
Local Autism Support Groups 
Local Educational Agencies 
Northern Kentucky Special Education Cooperative 
Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital/Pediatric Rehabilitation 
Sharon Moore, Pike County Schools 
Wendy Ann Everly, KATC Advisory Board 
West Kentucky Special Education Cooperative 
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KATC�s Katie Carnazzo 
and James Adkins at 
Lake Barkley State 
Resort and Park. 
Bill Rigney and Kari Huber, 
Kentucky Valley Educational 
Cooperative. 
KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
The Kentucky Autism Training Center would like to thank 
the following for their collaborative efforts and support 
towards making the Regional Workshop Series: 
Big East Special Education Cooperative 
Cathy Durkan, KATC Advisory Board 
Dennis Tharpe, Elizabethtown Community and Technical 
College 
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park Staff 
Karen Snelling, Boone County Schools 
Karl Feltman and Debbie Southworth, Ralph Rush 
Professional Development Center in Boone County 
Kentucky Special Education Cooperatives 
Lake Barkley State Resort Park and Staff 
Laurel County Public Library 
Local Autism Support Groups 
Local Educational Agencies 
Northern Kentucky Special Education Cooperative 
Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital/Pediatric Rehabilitation 
Sharon Moore, Pike County Schools 
Wendy Ann Everly, KATC Advisory Board 
West Kentucky Special Education Cooperative 
23 
KATC�s Katie Carnazzo 
and James Adkins at 
Lake Barkley State 
Resort and Park. 
Bill Rigney and Kari Huber, 
Kentucky Valley Educational 
Cooperative. 

KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Autism Institute 2007 
�Putting the pieces together through collaboration� 
is a constant theme at the Kentucky Autism Training 
Center. Promoting the spirit of collaboration, Larry 
Taylor, Director of the Division of Exceptional Children 
Services with the Kentucky Department of Education 
(KDE) presided over the opening ceremony 
at the 8th Annual Autism Institute. Mr. 
Taylor delivered an inspirational message 
to professionals and parents; he spoke 
of his own experiences as a professional 
in the field of education and where he 
hopes educational services are moving. 
In addition, Mr. Taylor outlined the 
collaborative relationship and efforts 
between the KDE and KATC�such as 
the Annual Autism Institute. 
Due to this collaborative effort, we were 
able to offer the approximately 573 
attendees nine different presentations 
from distinguished speakers from 
Kentucky and across the county. 
The following professional organizations were represented 
at the Autism Institute 2007: 
AD Quest ELC 
Bethel College 
Bluegrass Impact South 
Boys Haven 
Brooklawn 
CAKY of Somerset 
Center for Accessible Living 
Community Choices 
Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation 
First Steps of Indiana 
First Steps of Kentucky 
Kelly Autism Program Western Kentucky University 
Kentucky Department of Vocational Rehabilitation 
Kentucky Valley Education Cooperative 
Lifeskills 
North Key Community Services 
Phoenix Preferred Care 
Reach of Louisville 
Spalding University 
State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children, 
Kentucky Department of Education 
University of Louisville 
Campus Police Department 
College of Education and Human Development 
Kent School of Social Work 
Professionals 
49% 
Instructional 
Assistants/Para 
Professionals 
25% 
Family Members 
13% 
Students 
1% 
Role Not Specified 
12% 
Figure 10: Breakdown of Attendees 
at Autism Institute 2007 
24 KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Autism Institute 2007 
�Putting the pieces together through collaboration� 
is a constant theme at the Kentucky Autism Training 
Center. Promoting the spirit of collaboration, Larry 
Taylor, Director of the Division of Exceptional Children 
Services with the Kentucky Department of Education 
(KDE) presided over the opening ceremony 
at the 8th Annual Autism Institute. Mr. 
Taylor delivered an inspirational message 
to professionals and parents; he spoke 
of his own experiences as a professional 
in the field of education and where he 
hopes educational services are moving. 
In addition, Mr. Taylor outlined the 
collaborative relationship and efforts 
between the KDE and KATC�such as 
the Annual Autism Institute. 
Due to this collaborative effort, we were 
able to offer the approximately 573 
attendees nine different presentations 
from distinguished speakers from 
Kentucky and across the county. 
The following professional organizations were represented 
at the Autism Institute 2007: 
AD Quest ELC 
Bethel College 
Bluegrass Impact South 
Boys Haven 
Brooklawn 
CAKY of Somerset 
Center for Accessible Living 
Community Choices 
Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation 
First Steps of Indiana 
First Steps of Kentucky 
Kelly Autism Program Western Kentucky University 
Kentucky Department of Vocational Rehabilitation 
Kentucky Valley Education Cooperative 
Lifeskills 
North Key Community Services 
Phoenix Preferred Care 
Reach of Louisville 
Spalding University 
State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children, 
Kentucky Department of Education 
University of Louisville 
Campus Police Department 
College of Education and Human Development 
Kent School of Social Work 
Professionals 
49% 
Instructional 
Assistants/Para 
Professionals 
25% 
Family Members 
13% 
Students 
1% 
Role Not Specified 
12% 
Figure 10: Breakdown of Attendees 
at Autism Institute 2007 
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KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Listed below are the counties in Kentucky that were 
represented at the Autism Institute 2007: 
Adair 
Allen 
Barren 
Bourbon 
Boyd 
Boyle 
Bullitt 
Butler 
Calloway 
Campbell 
Casey 
Christian 
Edmonson 
Elliott 
Estill 
Fayette 
Floyd 
Franklin 
Gallatin 
Grant 
Graves 
Grayson 
Green 
Greenup 
Hancock 
Hardin 
Harlan 
Harrison 
Hart 
Henry 
Hopkins 
Jefferson 
Kenton 
Laurel 
Lawrence 
Lincoln 
Lincoln 
Madison 
Marshall 
McCracken 
Meade 
Mercer 
Morgan 
Muhlenberg 
Nelson 
Oldham 
Owen 
Perry 
Pulaski 
Rowan 
Scott 
Shelby 
Simpson 
Spencer 
Taylor 
Union 
Union 
Warren 
Webster 
Whitley 
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Larry Taylor, Director of 
Exceptional Child Evaluation, 
Kentucky Department of 
Education. 
KATC staff and Kristi Saki (presenter) 
KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Listed below are the counties in Kentucky that were 
represented at the Autism Institute 2007: 
Adair 
Allen 
Barren 
Bourbon 
Boyd 
Boyle 
Bullitt 
Butler 
Calloway 
Campbell 
Casey 
Christian 
Edmonson 
Elliott 
Estill 
Fayette 
Floyd 
Franklin 
Gallatin 
Grant 
Graves 
Grayson 
Green 
Greenup 
Hancock 
Hardin 
Harlan 
Harrison 
Hart 
Henry 
Hopkins 
Jefferson 
Kenton 
Laurel 
Lawrence 
Lincoln 
Lincoln 
Madison 
Marshall 
McCracken 
Meade 
Mercer 
Morgan 
Muhlenberg 
Nelson 
Oldham 
Owen 
Perry 
Pulaski 
Rowan 
Scott 
Shelby 
Simpson 
Spencer 
Taylor 
Union 
Union 
Warren 
Webster 
Whitley 
25 
Larry Taylor, Director of 
Exceptional Child Evaluation, 
Kentucky Department of 
Education. 
KATC staff and Kristi Saki (presenter) 

Answering the question�Do you 
plan to attend next year�s Autism 
Institute? 

70% Said Yes 
11% Said No 
19% Undecided or did not answer 


The KATC�s Autism Institute is gaining regional 
recognition. Attendees also hailed from the surrounding 
states of Alabama, Tennessee, Indiana and Ohio. 

Below is summary of evaluation data from attendees from 
Autism Institute 2007. 993 evaluations were completed. 
Utilizing a five point scale, participants were asked to 
provide feedback regarding training activity, with �5� 
representing highest satisfaction and �1� indicating 
participant�s complete dissatisfaction with the activity, as 
well as several open-ended questions. Sample questions 
are as follows: 

Figure 11: Feedback on Sessions at Autism Institute 2007 Evaluation Data N=993 

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� 
To 
what 
degree 
did 
the 
session 
enable 
me 
to 
achieve 
the learning objectives? 

� 
To 
what 
degree 
will 
I 
be 
able 
to 
apply 
the 
knowledge 
and/or skills gained from this session? 

� 
To 
what 
degree 
did 
the 
session 
contribute 
to 
my 
professional/personal growth? 

� 
To 
what 
degree 
were 
materials 
and 
resources 
helpful and was I motivated to seek additional 
information? 

KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 

Answering the question�What 
specific strategy did you find most 
useful at Autism Institute 2007? 

�AAC, I have had limited 
experience so I got a lot of really 
good information that I will 
implement in the new school year.� 

�Dr. Cafiero�s session was great! 
Lots of ideas, good blend of theory 
and practice.� 

�Incorporating sensory integration 
issues, use of visual supports, 
grading tasks as interventions. All 
of the information presented was 
invaluable!� 

�The correct way to collect data.� 

Session Title and Speaker 
Achieve Learning 
Objectives 
Apply 
Knowledge 
Contribute to 
Professional Growth 
Appropriate Session 
Materials 
How to Create a Para Pro Dream Team 
Diane Twatchman Cullen Ph.D., CCC-SLP 
n=141 
4.1 4.3 4.3 4.1 
First, Know Thyself 
Kristi Sakai 
n=137 
4.1 4.1 4.2 4.0 
Autism and Augmentative Communcation 
Joanne Cafiero Ph.D. 
n=75 
4.6 4.7 4.7 4.7 
Building Social Relationships 
Scott Bellini, Ph.D. HHSP 
n=236 
4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 
Data Collection Boot Camp 
Lisa Kemmerer, Ph.D. 
Amy Lingo, Ph.D. 
n=23 
4.3 4.2 4.2 4.3 
The Importance of Sensory Processing 
Scott Tomchek, Ph.D. 
n=166 
4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 
Weathering Employment 
Dave Hamrick, M.S. 
Lindsay Nebeker, B.A. 
n=41 
4.7 4.7 4.8 4.7 
Sensory Strategies and Supports 
Angie Lilly, OTR/L 
n=161 
4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 
The Significance of Employment 
Milton Tyree 
n=13 
4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 


KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Kentucky Autism Supports and Provider Expo 
To assist in development of services and supports for 
individuals with autism and their families, the KATC 
hosted the 3rd Annual Kentucky Autism Services and 
Supports Expo during Autism Institute 2007. Participants 
included: 
Autism Society of Kentuckiana 
Bev Harp, Graduate Student, University of Kentucky 
Blessing Unleashed Foundation 
Broader Horizons Counseling/Horse Power 
Camelot 
Carriage House Educational Services and Preschool 
Center for Accessible Living 
Cerebral Palsy K.I.D.S. Center 
College Internship Program 
Department of Mental Health and 
Mental Retardation Services 
Edelson and Associates 
EF Foundation for Foreign Study 
FEAT of Louisville 
Home of the Innocents - Autism Services 
Human Development Institute - University of Kentucky 
Kelly Autism Program 
Kentucky Council on Developmental Disabilities 
Kid Power, Inc. 
Kentucky Awareness License Plates 
Kentucky Partnership for Families and Children, Inc. 
Laquetta�s Shaklee (Energize My Life) 
Learning Disabilities Association of Kentucky 
Mathis and Wempe Sensory Learning 
Music for Life: Music Therapy and 
Music Education Services 
Parent Outreach/Council on Mental Retardation 
Silver Circles, Inc 
Social Skills for Kids and My Turn for Kids 
Square One, LLC 
The Kentucky Assistive Technology Loan Corp. 
The Kentucky Resource Market 
The Spectrum Institute 
Therapeutic Collaborative 
University of Kentucky 
Unlimited Learning, PLLC - Neurodevelopment 
Treatment Center 
Vivian Lasley, First Steps Provider 
Voth Consulting - Relationship 
Development Intervention 
Waddell and Reed 
Western Kentucky Assistive Technology Center 
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KATC staff with keynote 
speaker, Jordan Blackwell 
KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Kentucky Autism Supports and Provider Expo 
To assist in development of services and supports for 
individuals with autism and their families, the KATC 
hosted the 3rd Annual Kentucky Autism Services and 
Supports Expo during Autism Institute 2007. Participants 
included: 
Autism Society of Kentuckiana 
Bev Harp, Graduate Student, University of Kentucky 
Blessing Unleashed Foundation 
Broader Horizons Counseling/Horse Power 
Camelot 
Carriage House Educational Services and Preschool 
Center for Accessible Living 
Cerebral Palsy K.I.D.S. Center 
College Internship Program 
Department of Mental Health and 
Mental Retardation Services 
Edelson and Associates 
EF Foundation for Foreign Study 
FEAT of Louisville 
Home of the Innocents - Autism Services 
Human Development Institute - University of Kentucky 
Kelly Autism Program 
Kentucky Council on Developmental Disabilities 
Kid Power, Inc. 
Kentucky Awareness License Plates 
Kentucky Partnership for Families and Children, Inc. 
Laquetta�s Shaklee (Energize My Life) 
Learning Disabilities Association of Kentucky 
Mathis and Wempe Sensory Learning 
Music for Life: Music Therapy and 
Music Education Services 
Parent Outreach/Council on Mental Retardation 
Silver Circles, Inc 
Social Skills for Kids and My Turn for Kids 
Square One, LLC 
The Kentucky Assistive Technology Loan Corp. 
The Kentucky Resource Market 
The Spectrum Institute 
Therapeutic Collaborative 
University of Kentucky 
Unlimited Learning, PLLC - Neurodevelopment 
Treatment Center 
Vivian Lasley, First Steps Provider 
Voth Consulting - Relationship 
Development Intervention 
Waddell and Reed 
Western Kentucky Assistive Technology Center 
27 
KATC staff with keynote 
speaker, Jordan Blackwell 

KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Below is summary of evaluation data from participants 
in the overall evaluation of Autism Institute 2007. One 
hundred and seventy-seven participants completed 
evaluations. Utilizing a five point scale, participants were 
asked to provide feedback regarding training activity, with 
�5� representing highest satisfaction and �1� indicating 
participant�s complete dissatisfaction with the activity, as 
well as several open-ended questions. Sample questions 
are as follows: 
� Whatwasyouroverallsatisfactionwithregistration? 
� Whatwasyouroverallsatisfactionwithnumberofsessions? 
� Whatwasyouroverallsatisfactionwithlengthofsessions? 
� Whatwasyouroverallsatisfactionwithqualityofsessions? 
� Whatwasyouroverallsatisfactionwithphysicalaccommodations? 
� Whatwasyouroverallsatisfactionwiththeinstituterating? 
�I liked all of the tangible examples.� 
�How to work with paraprofessionals to create a unified and cohesive team.� 
�Real life experiences shared by Dave Hamrick and Lindsey Nebeker.� 
�Scott Bellini�s session was terrific. I will use several of his strategies to address social skills.� 
�First time attending and everything was very interesting. A lot of valuable information.� 
�That we cannot assume students in the middle school know social skills. We need to teach 
them the social skills.� 
Figure 12: Overall Evaluation of Autism Institute 2007 
Evaluation Data 
Autism Institute 2007 Evaluation 
n = 177 
0 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
Registration 
NumberofSessions 
LengthofSessions 
QualityofSessions 
PhysicalAccomodations 
OverallInstituteRating 
28 
Speakers David Hamerick and Lindsey Nebecker 
KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Below is summary of evaluation data from participants 
in the overall evaluation of Autism Institute 2007. One 
hundred and seventy-seven participants completed 
evaluations. Utilizing a five point scale, participants were 
asked to provide feedback regarding training activity, with 
�5� representing highest satisfaction and �1� indicating 
participant�s complete dissatisfaction with the activity, as 
well as several open-ended questions. Sample questions 
are as follows: 
� Whatwasyouroverallsatisfactionwithregistration? 
� Whatwasyouroverallsatisfactionwithnumberofsessions? 
� Whatwasyouroverallsatisfactionwithlengthofsessions? 
� Whatwasyouroverallsatisfactionwithqualityofsessions? 
� Whatwasyouroverallsatisfactionwithphysicalaccommodations? 
� Whatwasyouroverallsatisfactionwiththeinstituterating? 
�I liked all of the tangible examples.� 
�How to work with paraprofessionals to create a unified and cohesive team.� 
�Real life experiences shared by Dave Hamrick and Lindsey Nebeker.� 
�Scott Bellini�s session was terrific. I will use several of his strategies to address social skills.� 
�First time attending and everything was very interesting. A lot of valuable information.� 
�That we cannot assume students in the middle school know social skills. We need to teach 
them the social skills.� 
Figure 12: Overall Evaluation of Autism Institute 2007 
Evaluation Data 
Autism Institute 2007 Evaluation 
n = 177 
0 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
Registration 
NumberofSessions 
LengthofSessions 
QualityofSessions 
PhysicalAccomodations 
OverallInstituteRating 
28 
Speakers David Hamerick and Lindsey Nebecker 

KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Fundraising Efforts 
�The need for more awareness, 
more research, and more treatment 
resources for autism will continue 
to grow as long as the number of 
cases being diagnosed increase,� 
said Lt. Governor Pence. �I 
am honored to take part in an 
event that will encourage more 
Kentuckians to take notice of this 
disease.� 
� Kentucky Lieutenant Governor 
Steve Pence 
Funraiser at the Comedy Caravan 
During Autism Institute 2007, KATC staff hosted a 
FUNraiser at the Comedy Caravan in Louisville, KY. 
Approximately, 65 people attended the evening of laughs 
to support the services offered by the KATC. 
Lieutenant Governor Steve Pence Leads �Ride On� 
Benefit for the KATC 
The motorcycle ride titled �Ride On,� is the first of its kind 
in Kentucky. Lieutenant Governor Steve Pence joined 
other avid motorcyclists to raise awareness about autism. 
Motorcyclists met at the Bluegrass Harley Davidson 
motorcycle location in Louisville and rode to Sparta, 
where they completed a lap at the Kentucky Speedway. 
The riders returned to Louisville for a celebration at the 
Brown Forman Amphitheater at Waterfront Park. 
While at the RIDE ON after party, attendees �rocked on� to 
the tunes of Tim Krekel & TKO, a local favorite. Children 
chased bubbles from the �Bubble Truck�. Delicious food 
and beverages were available from Uncle Smileys, Junie 
Jays, Struggle Buggy and Sivori Catering. 
A special thanks to local businesses that donated 
raffle items to the RIDE ON event: 
Actor�s Theatre of Louisville 
Bluegrass Harley Davidson 
Bourbons Bistro 
Churchill Downs 
Jack Frys 
Lavana Shurtliff Jewelry 
Leatherhead 
Melting Pot 
Soraia & Friends Inc. 
Stein Mart 
Swanson Reed Gallery 
Texas Road House 
The Summit 
Toddy�s Liquors in Bardstown, KY 
Tumbleweed 
Wild and Woolly Video 
Wilson Art Works, LLC 
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KATC Board Member Dr. Tanguay and 
Margaret take a whirl at Ride On. 
KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Fundraising Efforts 
�The need for more awareness, 
more research, and more treatment 
resources for autism will continue 
to grow as long as the number of 
cases being diagnosed increase,� 
said Lt. Governor Pence. �I 
am honored to take part in an 
event that will encourage more 
Kentuckians to take notice of this 
disease.� 
� Kentucky Lieutenant Governor 
Steve Pence 
Funraiser at the Comedy Caravan 
During Autism Institute 2007, KATC staff hosted a 
FUNraiser at the Comedy Caravan in Louisville, KY. 
Approximately, 65 people attended the evening of laughs 
to support the services offered by the KATC. 
Lieutenant Governor Steve Pence Leads �Ride On� 
Benefit for the KATC 
The motorcycle ride titled �Ride On,� is the first of its kind 
in Kentucky. Lieutenant Governor Steve Pence joined 
other avid motorcyclists to raise awareness about autism. 
Motorcyclists met at the Bluegrass Harley Davidson 
motorcycle location in Louisville and rode to Sparta, 
where they completed a lap at the Kentucky Speedway. 
The riders returned to Louisville for a celebration at the 
Brown Forman Amphitheater at Waterfront Park. 
While at the RIDE ON after party, attendees �rocked on� to 
the tunes of Tim Krekel & TKO, a local favorite. Children 
chased bubbles from the �Bubble Truck�. Delicious food 
and beverages were available from Uncle Smileys, Junie 
Jays, Struggle Buggy and Sivori Catering. 
A special thanks to local businesses that donated 
raffle items to the RIDE ON event: 
Actor�s Theatre of Louisville 
Bluegrass Harley Davidson 
Bourbons Bistro 
Churchill Downs 
Jack Frys 
Lavana Shurtliff Jewelry 
Leatherhead 
Melting Pot 
Soraia & Friends Inc. 
Stein Mart 
Swanson Reed Gallery 
Texas Road House 
The Summit 
Toddy�s Liquors in Bardstown, KY 
Tumbleweed 
Wild and Woolly Video 
Wilson Art Works, LLC 
29 
KATC Board Member Dr. Tanguay and 
Margaret take a whirl at Ride On. 

KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
James Adkins M.A., Field Training Coordinator 
James Adkins has a Masters of Arts in Community/Agency counseling from Marshall University. James has been 
employed in the field of supporting people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs since 1995. He 
has worked with all ages and disabilities serving as clinical leader, service coordinator, QMRP, social worker, behavior 
support specialist and advocacy at some point during this time. Currently James provides educational based 
services to persons with, families of, and professionals who support persons with Autism. James� specialization is in 
Positive Behavior Support with the adult population and desires to nurture the practice to all who would benefit. 
Katie Carnazzo, M.A., Coordinator 
Katie Carnazzo graduated from the University of Kansas with a masters degree in Human Development and Behavior 
Analysis. She has worked with children with autism for approximately 15 years in various roles. Ms. Carnazzo did 
her graduate work at Juniper Gardens Children�s Project in Kansas City, KS, designing and implementing programs, 
which promoted successful integration of children with autism into regular, age-appropriate classrooms. She trained 
teachers to use such programs as peer tutoring, cooperative learning groups, social skills groups, and social networks. 
She was an Iterant Teacher in the Lawrence Public Schools working in elementary schools with students with autism. 
In her current role at the KATC, Ms. Carnazzo provides direct training and technical assistance to education staff, 
social and community personnel, counselors, job coaches and families. Ms. Carnazzo also coordinates the KATC�s 
school-based technical assistance activities. 
Tonja Craig, Unit Business Manager 
Tonja has been with the University of Louisville since 1999. Previously Tonja worked in the business offices 
of the Obstetrics and Gynecology department, and School of Business. She joined the Kentucky Autism 
Training Center as a Unit Business Manager where she oversees the business operations of the Center. Her 
expertise includes preparing and analyzing the Center�s budget for both internal University use and for the 
Center�s Board Members and administering the Center�s grants. Additionally, she is the liaison to other 
University business units. 
Kristen Frarey, Program Coordinator 
Kristen joined the Kentucky Autism Training Center in the spring of 2001 to assist in the coordination and 
scheduling of KATC�s School and Family Services. She coordinates Presentations and Workshops to Family 
Groups and Organizations across KY. She facilitates quarterly billing for KATC Services. Most recently 
Kristen has worked with regional leaders and organizations to develop and facilitate a variety of Regional Workshops 
across the state and also serves as Conference Chair for the KATC�s Annual Autism Institute. 
KATC STAFF 
James Adkins, Katie Carnazzo, 
Rebecca Grau, Tonja Criag, 
Dr. Lisa Kemmer (CEHD), 
Carrie Gabbard, Dr. Amy Lingo 
(CEHD), Kirsten Frarey, Dr. 
Karen Karp (Chair, Teaching 
and Learning, CEHD), Dr. 
Robert Felner Dean, CEHD) 
and Emily Kirkham. 
30 KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
James Adkins M.A., Field Training Coordinator 
James Adkins has a Masters of Arts in Community/Agency counseling from Marshall University. James has been 
employed in the field of supporting people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs since 1995. He 
has worked with all ages and disabilities serving as clinical leader, service coordinator, QMRP, social worker, behavior 
support specialist and advocacy at some point during this time. Currently James provides educational based 
services to persons with, families of, and professionals who support persons with Autism. James� specialization is in 
Positive Behavior Support with the adult population and desires to nurture the practice to all who would benefit. 
Katie Carnazzo, M.A., Coordinator 
Katie Carnazzo graduated from the University of Kansas with a masters degree in Human Development and Behavior 
Analysis. She has worked with children with autism for approximately 15 years in various roles. Ms. Carnazzo did 
her graduate work at Juniper Gardens Children�s Project in Kansas City, KS, designing and implementing programs, 
which promoted successful integration of children with autism into regular, age-appropriate classrooms. She trained 
teachers to use such programs as peer tutoring, cooperative learning groups, social skills groups, and social networks. 
She was an Iterant Teacher in the Lawrence Public Schools working in elementary schools with students with autism. 
In her current role at the KATC, Ms. Carnazzo provides direct training and technical assistance to education staff, 
social and community personnel, counselors, job coaches and families. Ms. Carnazzo also coordinates the KATC�s 
school-based technical assistance activities. 
Tonja Craig, Unit Business Manager 
Tonja has been with the University of Louisville since 1999. Previously Tonja worked in the business offices 
of the Obstetrics and Gynecology department, and School of Business. She joined the Kentucky Autism 
Training Center as a Unit Business Manager where she oversees the business operations of the Center. Her 
expertise includes preparing and analyzing the Center�s budget for both internal University use and for the 
Center�s Board Members and administering the Center�s grants. Additionally, she is the liaison to other 
University business units. 
Kristen Frarey, Program Coordinator 
Kristen joined the Kentucky Autism Training Center in the spring of 2001 to assist in the coordination and 
scheduling of KATC�s School and Family Services. She coordinates Presentations and Workshops to Family 
Groups and Organizations across KY. She facilitates quarterly billing for KATC Services. Most recently 
Kristen has worked with regional leaders and organizations to develop and facilitate a variety of Regional Workshops 
across the state and also serves as Conference Chair for the KATC�s Annual Autism Institute. 
KATC STAFF 
James Adkins, Katie Carnazzo, 
Rebecca Grau, Tonja Criag, 
Dr. Lisa Kemmer (CEHD), 
Carrie Gabbard, Dr. Amy Lingo 
(CEHD), Kirsten Frarey, Dr. 
Karen Karp (Chair, Teaching 
and Learning, CEHD), Dr. 
Robert Felner Dean, CEHD) 
and Emily Kirkham. 
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KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Carrie Gabbard M.Ed., Field Training Coordinator 
Carrie Gabbard taught in a self-contained MD classroom 
for the Jefferson County Public School System in 
Louisville, KY. She has a Masters degree in Education 
from Bellarmine University, with an endorsement in 
Learning and Behavior disorders. During her years as a 
classroom teacher, she worked primarily with children with 
autism for whom she developed language acquisition, 
communication, social skills, and academic programs to 
help insure her students� success at school and home. 
In 2004, she was named Jefferson County Public Schools 
Exceptional Child Education Teacher of the Year. 
In her role at the KATC, Ms. Gabbard develops and implements programs for families and educators throughout 
Kentucky. She provides hands on and small group trainings to families, school employees and community resource 
personnel. Ms. Gabbard has also taken on the responsibility of maintaining the KATC resource library. In addition, 
Ms. Gabbard teaches classes at the University of Louisville as a part-time instructor in the field of Autism. Classes 
include; Autism: An Introduction and Understanding, Augmentative Communication and Autism: Collaboration and 
Techniques. 
Rebecca Grau, M.P.A., Program Coordinator, serving as Interim Director 
Rebecca Grau graduated with a Masters degree in Public Administration at the University of Louisville. Ms. Grau 
coordinates the Center�s administrative responsibilities and is working to increase collaboration among families 
and professionals to develop an efficacious system of care for individuals with autism and their families across the 
Commonwealth. 
Emily Kirkham, B.S., Field Training Coordinator 
Emily Kirkham graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelors degree in Sociology. She has worked with 
children with Autism for six years. She was the classroom teacher with the Endeavor Program at the Kentucky Center 
for Special Children�s Services and Preschool (Carriage House), a therapeutic program to prepare students with ASD 
for elementary school. While in this role she developed behavior, communication, social and toileting programs for 
classroom students. 
She also served as an Intervention Specialist with Caritas Peace Center in the Innovations Program. This program 
serves children and adolescents with developmental disabilities, mental retardation, and autism. She assisted 
program participants when these conditions were accompanied by significant emotional or behavioral challenges 
that impede meaningful family, social, and community integration. 
In her current role at the KATC, Ms. Kirkham assists in the development of programs for use across Kentucky. She 
provides direct training and technical assistance to education staff, social and community personnel, counselors, job 
coaches and families. 
Carrie Gabbard, Rebecca Grau, Emily Kirkham, 
Tonja Craig, Katie Carnazzo, James Adkins and 
Kristen Frarey. 
31 KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Carrie Gabbard M.Ed., Field Training Coordinator 
Carrie Gabbard taught in a self-contained MD classroom 
for the Jefferson County Public School System in 
Louisville, KY. She has a Masters degree in Education 
from Bellarmine University, with an endorsement in 
Learning and Behavior disorders. During her years as a 
classroom teacher, she worked primarily with children with 
autism for whom she developed language acquisition, 
communication, social skills, and academic programs to 
help insure her students� success at school and home. 
In 2004, she was named Jefferson County Public Schools 
Exceptional Child Education Teacher of the Year. 
In her role at the KATC, Ms. Gabbard develops and implements programs for families and educators throughout 
Kentucky. She provides hands on and small group trainings to families, school employees and community resource 
personnel. Ms. Gabbard has also taken on the responsibility of maintaining the KATC resource library. In addition, 
Ms. Gabbard teaches classes at the University of Louisville as a part-time instructor in the field of Autism. Classes 
include; Autism: An Introduction and Understanding, Augmentative Communication and Autism: Collaboration and 
Techniques. 
Rebecca Grau, M.P.A., Program Coordinator, serving as Interim Director 
Rebecca Grau graduated with a Masters degree in Public Administration at the University of Louisville. Ms. Grau 
coordinates the Center�s administrative responsibilities and is working to increase collaboration among families 
and professionals to develop an efficacious system of care for individuals with autism and their families across the 
Commonwealth. 
Emily Kirkham, B.S., Field Training Coordinator 
Emily Kirkham graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelors degree in Sociology. She has worked with 
children with Autism for six years. She was the classroom teacher with the Endeavor Program at the Kentucky Center 
for Special Children�s Services and Preschool (Carriage House), a therapeutic program to prepare students with ASD 
for elementary school. While in this role she developed behavior, communication, social and toileting programs for 
classroom students. 
She also served as an Intervention Specialist with Caritas Peace Center in the Innovations Program. This program 
serves children and adolescents with developmental disabilities, mental retardation, and autism. She assisted 
program participants when these conditions were accompanied by significant emotional or behavioral challenges 
that impede meaningful family, social, and community integration. 
In her current role at the KATC, Ms. Kirkham assists in the development of programs for use across Kentucky. She 
provides direct training and technical assistance to education staff, social and community personnel, counselors, job 
coaches and families. 
Carrie Gabbard, Rebecca Grau, Emily Kirkham, 
Tonja Craig, Katie Carnazzo, James Adkins and 
Kristen Frarey. 
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Personnel $ 386,783.20 
Including the Acting Director, personnel included permanent full-time and part-time employees plus temporary employees. Total Field Training Coordinators 
were 4.0 FTE positions for FY 2006/2007. Additional core staff included a Director of Family Services (WHAS Crusade), Unit Business Manager, Graduate 
student (WHAS Crusade), temporary Field Training Coordinator (WHAS Crusade), Program Coordinator; part-time Trainers were paid for during the past 
year. (Including Fringe Benefits) 
Operating Expenses $ 187,988.30 
Items such as procurement card expenses (including such purchases as office supplies, small equipment, instructional supplies, and registrations), 
postage, copiers/maintenance, telephone/communications expenses, duplicating/printing, KATC conference, honorariums, building rent, Graduate student 
scholarship (tuition remission a semester and medical insurance), stockroom/office supplies, and vehicle rental are included in operating expenses. 
Travel $ 22,188.33 
Travel expenses include mileage, overnight accommodations, and in some instances meals of KATC employees who travel throughout the state to train 
and to attend some conferences. 
Indirect Cost $ 12,108.85 
Indirect cost (overhead) was paid on three grants. 
TOTAL $609,068.48 
2006-2007 KATC Budget 
Major Spending Categories 
KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Figure 13: 2006-2007 KATC Budget Major Categories 
Personnel 
64% 
Operating Expenses 
30% 
Travel 
4% 
Indirect Cost 
2% 
32 
Personnel $ 386,783.20 
Including the Acting Director, personnel included permanent full-time and part-time employees plus temporary employees. Total Field Training Coordinators 
were 4.0 FTE positions for FY 2006/2007. Additional core staff included a Director of Family Services (WHAS Crusade), Unit Business Manager, Graduate 
student (WHAS Crusade), temporary Field Training Coordinator (WHAS Crusade), Program Coordinator; part-time Trainers were paid for during the past 
year. (Including Fringe Benefits) 
Operating Expenses $ 187,988.30 
Items such as procurement card expenses (including such purchases as office supplies, small equipment, instructional supplies, and registrations), 
postage, copiers/maintenance, telephone/communications expenses, duplicating/printing, KATC conference, honorariums, building rent, Graduate student 
scholarship (tuition remission a semester and medical insurance), stockroom/office supplies, and vehicle rental are included in operating expenses. 
Travel $ 22,188.33 
Travel expenses include mileage, overnight accommodations, and in some instances meals of KATC employees who travel throughout the state to train 
and to attend some conferences. 
Indirect Cost $ 12,108.85 
Indirect cost (overhead) was paid on three grants. 
TOTAL $609,068.48 
2006-2007 KATC Budget 
Major Spending Categories 
KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 
Figure 13: 2006-2007 KATC Budget Major Categories 
Personnel 
64% 
Operating Expenses 
30% 
Travel 
4% 
Indirect Cost 
2% 
32 

33 33 
KATC Annual Report 2006 � 2007 

2006 � 2007 Kentucky Autism Training Center FY 03/04 Expense Report 


KY COUNCIL 
POST SEC ED 
GENERAL 
LEGISLATED 
FUNDS 
INCOME KDE CSPD FUNDS WHAS Crusade JCPS Service 
Contract 
KATC Gift Account TOTALS 
BUDGET EXPENDED BUDGET EXPENDED BUDGET EXPENDED BUDGET EXPENDED BUDGET EXPENDED BUDGET EXPENDED BUDGET EXPENDED TOTAL 
BUDGET 
TOTAL 
EXPENDED 
Salary 260,827.00 
91,572.99 
123,156.00 
102,357.68 
--77,090.00 
71,655.02 
59,000.00 
50,539.76 
---520,073.00 
316,155.45 
Fringe 
Benefits 62,598.00 
27,840.29 
29,810.00 
26,441.11 
-19,273.00 
16,346.35 
-----111,681.00 
70.627.75 
TOTAL 
Sal & F.B. 323,425.00 
119,413.28 
152,966.00 
128,798.79 
--96,363.00 
88,001.37 
59,000.00 
50,569.76 
---631,754.00 
386,783.20 
Operating 
Expenses 112,175.00 
59,850,67 
47,679.00 
43,732.20 
117,473.57 
39,149.73 
28,886.00 
28,680.65 
12,400.00 
11,560.99 
5,952.00 
4,309.06 
14,012.83 
705.00 
338,578.40 
187,988.30 
Travel 30,000.00 
22,188.33 
30,000.00 
22,188.33 
Indirect 
Cost 12,420.00 
10,994.34 
1,548.00 
1,114.51 
12,420.00 
12,108.85 
TOTAL 
Operations 112,175.00 
59,850.67 
47,679.00 
43,732.20 
117,473.57 
39,149.73 
71,306.00 
61,863.32 
12,400.00 
11,560.99 
7,500.00 
5,423.57 
14,012.83 
705.00 
380,998.40 
222,285.48 
Revenue 
TOTAL 435,600.00 
179,263.95 
200,645.00 
172,530.99 
117,473.57 
39,149.73 
167,669.00 
149,864.69 
71,400.00 
62,130.75 
7,500.00 
5,423.57 
14,012.83 
705.00 
1,012,752.40 
609,068.68 
Balance = 
Budget � 
Expended 256,336.05 
28,114.01 
78,323.84 
17,804.31 
9,269.25 
2,076.43 
13,307.83 
403,683.72