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Training. Support. Resources. 
It�s Happening Here. 
Training. Support. Resources. 
It�s Happening Here. 
2007 � 2008 Annual Report 

The mission of the Kentucky Autism Training Center (KATC) is to enhance 
supports for persons with autism by providing information and technical 
assistance to families and service providers across Kentucky. 


Table of ConTenTs 


Kentucky Autism Training Center Advisory Board 3 
School-Based Team Consultations and Technical Assistance 4 
Promoting Positive Behavior and Functional Communication for Children with Autism 5 
2008 Autism Institute 6 
Regional Workshops 8 
Professional Development Sessions and Workshops for Families 10 
Comprehensive Autism Planning: A Three Day Training 13 
Amanda L King Resource Library 15 
KATC Newsletter 16 
KATC Website 17 
Kentucky Autism Service and Supports Directory 18 
Kentucky Autism ListServ 19 
KATC Staff 20 
Kentucky Autism Training Center Budget Categories 21 
KATC Expenses 22 


Louisville, KY 40292 
Tel: 502-852-4631 Fax: 502-852-7148 
E-mail: katc@louisville.edu 
Website: http://louisville.edu/kyautismtraining/ 


KaTC advisory board 

The KATC has an Advisory Board that advises the Director 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 assist the KATC to procure funding, in addition to state general funds, to 
accomplish its mission 

The composition of the board consists of parents (50 percent), professionals (40 percent) and lay 
members (10 percent) from across the Commonwealth, as outlined in KRS 164 9811(2) 

Parents 

Individuals that are the parents of an individual with an autism spectrum disorder 

Professionals 

Individuals with professional experience and knowledge specific to autism spectrum disorders 

laypersons 

Individuals active in the community, not currently serving in a parent or professional role 

advisory board Members 

Rita Brockmeyer, Parent 
Tricia Bronger, Professional, College of Education and Human Development, University of Louisville 
Kristina Davis Christensen, Professional, Friends School 
Diane Cowne, Parent, Vice Chair 
Cathy Durkan, Parent 
Carol Estes, Professional, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation 
Anne Gregory, Parent 
Bev Harp, Layperson, Self-Advocate 
Rhonda Hedges, Professional, Chair, Jefferson County Schools 
Joseph Hersh, Professional, Weisskopf Center for the Evaluation of Children, University of Louisville 
Sara Hite Ballard, Parent 
Barbara Lewis, Parent 
Linda Linville, Professional, Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education 
Nat McKay, Parent 
Kelly Morris, Parent 
Thomas Pinkstaff, Layperson, Physician, Medical Home for Coordinated Pediatrics 
Laurie Spezzano, Parent 
Peter Tanguay, Professional, Physician, Bingham Child Guidance Center, University of Louisville 
Larry Taylor, Professional, Kentucky Department of Education 
Norma Thomas, Parent 

KATC Annual Report of Activities 2007 � 2008 - Page 3 


sChool-based TeaM ConsulTaTions and TeChniCal 
assisTanCe 
ProjeCT area: Professional Development, Technical Assistance, 
Information Dissemination and Collaboration 
ProjeCT sTaTisTiCs: 
Nine districts across the state received on-site � 
professional development and individualized 
coaching for 16 teams 
Teams consist of building, district � 
or special education cooperative 
administrators, general and special 
education teachers, related service providers, school psychologists, paraeducators and parents 
Goals 
1 To foster collaboration 
in program planning for 
individuals with autism 
spectrum disorders 
2 To build capacity of school 
teams regarding underlying 
characteristics of specific 
disabilities and their impact 
on success within the school 
setting, particularly in the 
areas of: communication, 
social competence, 
academic performance, 
physical functioning, sensory 
skills, vocational skills, daily 
living skills, and transition 
3 To increase use of evidence-
based practices to build 
comprehensive programs 
for individuals with ASD and 
bridging the research to 
practice gap 
ouTCoMes 
Professional development 
KATC Field Training Coordinators provided individualized 
training to 16 teams 
Technical assistance 
KATC Field Training Coordinators provided technical 
assistance to teams in the form of observations/consultations 
related to comprehensive program planning for individuals 
with autism 
Product development 
KATC staff developed visual supports, social scripts, and 
methods for data collection 
information dissemination 
Resources on comprehensive program planning and 
strategies (books, DVD�s, power points, websites and 
products) have been shared/given to teams Visual supports 
and example of modified curriculum have been provided 
Collaboration 
The team training has been a collaborative effort between 
KATC, local school districts, related service providers and 
parents 
Counties Served 
Goals 
1 To foster collaboration 
in program planning for 
individuals with autism 
spectrum disorders 
2 To build capacity of school 
teams regarding underlying 
characteristics of specific 
disabilities and their impact 
on success within the school 
setting, particularly in the 
areas of: communication, 
social competence, 
academic performance, 
physical functioning, sensory 
skills, vocational skills, daily 
living skills, and transition 
3 To increase use of evidence-
based practices to build 
comprehensive programs 
for individuals with ASD and 
bridging the research to 
practice gap 
ouTCoMes 
Professional development 
KATC Field Training Coordinators provided individualized 
training to 16 teams 
Technical assistance 
KATC Field Training Coordinators provided technical 
assistance to teams in the form of observations/consultations 
related to comprehensive program planning for individuals 
with autism 
Product development 
KATC staff developed visual supports, social scripts, and 
methods for data collection 
information dissemination 
Resources on comprehensive program planning and 
strategies (books, DVD�s, power points, websites and 
products) have been shared/given to teams Visual supports 
and example of modified curriculum have been provided 
Collaboration 
The team training has been a collaborative effort between 
KATC, local school districts, related service providers and 
parents 
Counties Served 
evaluaTion 

Teams are given a final report that summarizes recommendations and presents baseline data and data taken 
after the team has received assistance regarding specific issues 

KATC Annual Report of Activities 2007 � 2008 -Page 4 


ProMoTinG PosiTive behavior and funCTional 
CoMMuniCaTion for Children wiTh auTisM 
This project, sponsored by the WHAS Crusade for Children, allowed families, 
educators, and related service providers to receive intensive training and 
coaching at no cost Individualized training on effective strategies takes 
place in home and school environments The purpose of 
this project is to teach children to communicate their 
wants and needs, instead of using problem behavior 
ProjeCT area: Technical Assistance and 
Collaboration 
ProjeCT sTaTisTiCs: 
Pilot project served 15 families in 6 counties 
Participants: special and general educators, related service providers, and families 
Goals 
1 Conduct field-based assessments of communication and behavioral functioning and hands-on 
training of techniques and strategies to benefit children with autism spectrum disorders 
2 Parents will gain skills to implement effective behavioral management skills with their child to 
continue effective follow-through after the culmination of training project 
3 A written report summarizing these results and suggested intervention strategies will be provided to 
parents and/or teachers at the end of the training 
Technical assistance 
Project staff observed the child within the home or school setting, and assessed how he/she 
communicated and behaved under different conditions As part of the technical assistance process, 
parents were active participants in the functional communication program with assistance and coaching 
from the KATC project staff 
Collaboration 
Parents and teachers received hands-on training on how to use functional communication training with the 
children, and the child learned new behavior in his/her normal, daily environment Through this project 
families and educators learned how to �problem-solve� as a team by making data-based decisions and 
implement research based strategies across settings 
Counties Served 
ProMoTinG PosiTive behavior and funCTional 
CoMMuniCaTion for Children wiTh auTisM 
This project, sponsored by the WHAS Crusade for Children, allowed families, 
educators, and related service providers to receive intensive training and 
coaching at no cost Individualized training on effective strategies takes 
place in home and school environments The purpose of 
this project is to teach children to communicate their 
wants and needs, instead of using problem behavior 
ProjeCT area: Technical Assistance and 
Collaboration 
ProjeCT sTaTisTiCs: 
Pilot project served 15 families in 6 counties 
Participants: special and general educators, related service providers, and families 
Goals 
1 Conduct field-based assessments of communication and behavioral functioning and hands-on 
training of techniques and strategies to benefit children with autism spectrum disorders 
2 Parents will gain skills to implement effective behavioral management skills with their child to 
continue effective follow-through after the culmination of training project 
3 A written report summarizing these results and suggested intervention strategies will be provided to 
parents and/or teachers at the end of the training 
Technical assistance 
Project staff observed the child within the home or school setting, and assessed how he/she 
communicated and behaved under different conditions As part of the technical assistance process, 
parents were active participants in the functional communication program with assistance and coaching 
from the KATC project staff 
Collaboration 
Parents and teachers received hands-on training on how to use functional communication training with the 
children, and the child learned new behavior in his/her normal, daily environment Through this project 
families and educators learned how to �problem-solve� as a team by making data-based decisions and 
implement research based strategies across settings 
Counties Served 
KATC Annual Report of Activities 2007 � 2008 - Page 5 


KATC Annual Report of Activities 2007 � 2008 - Page 6 2008 Autism Institute 
The KATC�s 2008 Autism Institute is the premiere event in Kentucky for 
autism training, technical assistance and networking. This is the 9th annual 
Autism Institute that gathered parents and professionals from across 
the entire state of Kentucky. 
Project Area: Professional Development, 
Information Dissemination and Collaboration 
Project Statistics: 
670 Attendees came from 66 counties 
across Kentucky and three counties in Indiana. 
Participants included administrators at the state and 
local district level, special education cooperative staff, 
special and general educators, higher education, 
related service providers, students and family 
members. 
Goals 
1.	To provide a forum in which ideas will be exchanged that will enhance services and supports for 
autism in Kentucky 
2.	To build networks and communities of practice across the state of Kentucky 
3.	To gather over 20 nationally renowned speakers to equip Kentucky professionals and parents with 
knowledge, research and practical application 
Outcomes 
Professional Development 
� Offered 23 sessions 
� Provide a networking opportunity during the Teacher-to-Teacher �poster session� 
Collaboration 
� The KATC�s 2008 Autism Institute was a collaborative effort with the Kentucky Department of 
Education. 
� At the invitation of the KATC, First Steps sent 25 staff from the regional �Points of Entry� to the 
Institute as an inaugural activity towards developing regional supports for families affected by 
autism. 
Counties Served

� 
To provide a networking opportunity for families and professionals, the KATC hosted a Provider 
Expo Participants included: 
Active Day 
Blessings Unleashed Foundation 
Carriage House Educational Services 
Center for Accessible Living 
Council on Mental Retardation Parent Outreach 
Epilepsy Foundation 
FIND of Louisville, Inc . 
Gibault Inc . 
Home of the Innocents 
Indiana Developmental Training Center 
Kelly Autism Program at Western Kentucky University 
Kentucky Division Mental Retardation 
Kentucky Partnership for Families and Children, Inc . 
Music for Life; Music Therapy and Music Education Services 
Options for Individuals Inc . 
SAFE Kids 
Square One LLC 
The Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky 
Vonya Gresham 
Weisskopf Center for the Evaluation of Children 
Western Kentucky Assistive Technology Center 
ZOOM Group 


evaluaTion 

96 percent of attendees reported that the Autism Institute contributed to their 
professional and personal growth 

2008 autism institute session evaluations 

Apply Information Met Learning Objectives Increased Topic Knowledge 
A Land We Can Share, Paula Kluth, Ph D 100% 100% 100% 
Positive Behavior Support at the School, Terry Scott, Ph D 93% 89% 83% 
LEAP Preschool, Phil Strain, Ph D 90% 89% 83% 
Walking the Path, Jackie Marquette, Ph D 79% 76% 83% 
Positive Behavior Supports, Bobbie Vaughn, Ph D 88% 85% 78% 
Show Me the DATA! RinaMarie Leon-Guerrero, Ph D 88% 96% 76% 
How to Set up a Classroom, Kathy Meredith, M A 100% 98% 95% 
How to Assess and Treat Feeding Disorders, WCEC Feeding Team 100% 100% 95% 
Simple Strategies that WORK!, Diane Adreon, M A 99% 96% 93% 
How to Use Writing Adaptations, Angie Lilly, OTR/L 97% 98% 99% 
Accessing Statewide Resources, Amy Cooper-Puckett, Rebecca Grau 92% 74% 78% 
Classroom Software Options, Carrie Gabbard, M Ed 95% 95% 90% 
Reframing the Communication Deficit in Autism, Bev Harp 99% 100% 100% 
Socks Don�t Matter, The Blackwell Family 100% 100% 100% 
Parents and Partners, Hancock and Trent-Stainbrook, 95% 95% 90% 
How to Use Low Tech to High Tech, Marsh Harper & Teri Sherida 100% 100% 98% 
IEP, From Scratch to Finish, McKay, Bell, et al 79% 79% 79% 
Define Me, Sondra Williams 98% 96% 98% 
How to Begin a Social Skills Group, Myra Beth Bundy 96% 96% 94% 
Authentic Assessments to Increase Learning, Marty Bowman, Ph D 100% 100% 96% 
Pragmatic Issues with Asperger�s, Sandy Bell 100% 100% 100% 

KATC Annual Report of Activities 2007 � 2008 - Page 7 


reGional worKshoPs 


Hosted 6 regional workshops in the fall 2007 

ProjeCT area: Professional Development, Product 
Development, Information Dissemination and 
Collaboration 

ProjeCT sTaTisTiCs: 

� 
Workshops held in the following 
counties: Jefferson, Fayette, Mason, 
Davies, McCracken, and Boyd 
� 
450 attendees came from 23 counties across Kentucky 
� 
The topics of the workshops were �Autism Boot Camp� and �An Overview of Curriculum 
Modifications� 
Counties Served 
Workshop Locations 


Goals 
boot Camp learning objectives 
Participants understand the characteristics of Autism� 
Spectrum Disorders 
Participants gain an understanding of the functions� 
of behavior and the importance of data collection in 
addressing behaviors 
Participants gain an understanding of components and� 
benefits of communication systems 
Participants gain an understanding of a variety of visual� 
supports and their significance to individuals with ASD 
Curriculum Modifications learning objectives 
Participants increase awareness of various learning � 
styles of individuals with ASD 
Participants will gain an understanding of the need for� 
effective reinforcement and it�s correlation to effective 
programming 
Participants will gain knowledge of tools and strategies � 
for adaptation and modification of general education 
curriculum 
Participants will increase awareness of the need for � 
visual strategies and supports, such as task analysis and 
social stories, for use with individuals with ASD 
ouTCoMes 
Professional development 
Offered full day workshop � 
Format was both lecture � 
style and small group to 
promote team building 
Participants were given � 
numerous resources 
regarding adapting 
curriculum and developing 
classroom supports 
Product development 
Participants were given � 
numerous examples of 
modified curriculum and 
visual supports 
Collaboration 
KATC worked with local � 
school district and the 
regional Special Education 
Cooperative to ensure 
workshop content was 
relevant to local needs 
KATC Annual Report of Activities 2007 � 2008 -Page 8 


evaluaTion 

0 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
Achieved Learning 
Objectives 
Apply Knowledge 
Gained 
Contribute to Growth Will Seek Additional 
Information 
Fall Workshop Series 2007 
Autism Boot Camp and Curriculum Modifications 
Participant Evaluation 
n = 315 
KATC Annual Report of Activities 2007 � 2008 - Page 9 


Professional develoPMenT sessions 
and worKshoPs for faMilies 

As part of the ongoing effort to improve services for those affected with ASD in 
Kentucky, KATC staff provided workshops and/or presentations on ASD to 
agencies/organizations and parent groups across Kentucky Content was 
Workshop Locations 
developed in collaboration with the hosting organization and 
designed to meet their specific training needs 

ProjeCT area Professional 
develoPMenT: Professional Development 
and Collaboration 

ProjeCT sTaTisTiCs: 

� 
At the request of local, state and regional organizations, the KATC conducted 51 workshops 
� 
Participants included administrators at the state and local district level, special education 
cooperative staff, special and general educators, higher education, related service providers, 
students and families 
Goals 

1 . 
To provide Kentucky 
organizations content 
and resources regarding 
best practices for serving 
individuals affected by 
autism spectrum disorders 
2 . 
To build capacity among 
school district personnel, 
private providers, public 
service providers, parents, 
and other educators 
throughout the state 
3 . 
These professionals will 
have the knowledge 
to assess and design 
specialized interventions 
and positive behavioral 
supports to meet the 
specialized needs of 
persons with Autism 
Spectrum Disorders 
ouTCoMes 

The following organizations/types of organizations have received 
professional development and/or presentations from KATC: 

sessions for Professional Groups 

American Association of Medical Assistants 
Archdiocese of Louisville Cultural Consortium Fair 
Autism Walk to benefit the National Autism Association 
Boone County Schools, Stevens Elementary School 
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Center 
Communicare of Elizabethtown 
Community Coordinated Child Care 
Council on Mental Retardation/enTech Center Collaboration 
Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation 
Eminence Middle School 
Floyd County Public Schools 
Friends School 
Jefferson County Healthy Start Community Spring Conference 
Jefferson County Schools 
Kentuckiana Autism Programs Autism Awareness Festival 
Kentucky Department of Education - Behavior Institute 2008 
Kentucky School Counselors Association 
Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative 
Langsford Center 
Louisville Science Center 

KATC Annual Report of Activities 2007 � 2008 -Page 10 


Morehead University 
Oldham County Schools: Centerfield Elementary School 
Special Olympics of Kentucky 
St Catharine College 
St Edwards Catholic School 
Taylor County Schools 
Upper Cumberland Cooperative 
Warren County Schools, Natcher Elementary School 
West Kentucky Special Education Cooperative 
Western Kentucky University Autism Awareness Festival 
Western Kentucky University Child Care Resource and Referral Agency 
Wilderness Trail Educational Cooperative 


workshops for families 

Autism Society of Kentuckiana 
Barren River Area Support Group 
Council on Mental Retardation 
Exceptional Family Member Program - Fort Knox 
FEAT of Western Kentucky 
Living With Autism in KY - Scott County 
London Support Group 
Parent Resource of Franklin County 
Pathways Kentucky - Rowen County Support Group 


Presentation topics included but were not limited to: 

Autism Awareness 
Autism Boot Camp for Day Care Workers 
Autism Boot Camp for Early Childhood Educators 
Communicating and Collaborating with your Child�s Team 
Curriculum Modifications 
Differential Instruction 
Functional Behavior Assessment 
Functional Communication 
Overview of ASD and Characteristics 
Peer Awareness and Characteristics of ASD 
Teacher and Classroom Strategies 
Visual Supports for Elementary Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders 
Working with High Functioning Autism 
Addressing Challenging Behaviors 
Behavior Issues 
Hidden Curriculum 
How to Set Up Social Skills Groups 
Motivation and Reinforcers 
Positive Behavioral Supports 


Collaboration 

Parent support groups, universities, community organizations, special education cooperatives and 
other disability & child serving agencies assist in the development of training to ensure local needs 
are addressed 

KATC Annual Report of Activities 2007 � 2008 - Page 11 


evaluaTion 

0 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
Achieved Learning 
Objectives 
Apply Knowledge 
Gained 
Contribute to Growth Will Seek Additional 
Information 
Professional Development Sessions & 
Workshops for Families 
Participant Evaluations 
n = 835 
KATC Annual Report of Activities 2007 � 2008 -Page 12 


KATC Annual Report of Activities 2007 � 2008 - Page 13 
Comprehensive Autism Planning: A Three Day Training 
The KATC hosted Brenda Smith-Myles, Ph.D., Ruth Aspy, Ph.D. and Barry 
Grossman, Ph.D.to provide three-day training on the Comprehensive Autism 
Planning System. Days one and two of the training were designed 
specifically for professionals. On day three, which 
was a Saturday, a special workshop was designed 
to provide families with an overview of the CAPS 
model with practical applications for the home 
environment. 
Project Area: Professional 
Development, Information Dissemination and 
Collaboration 
Project Statistics: 
226 attendees came from 45 school districts across Kentucky 
Participants included administrators at the state and local district level, special education cooperative 
staff, special and general educators, related service providers, students and families 
Goals 
Participants will be able to: 
Identify characteristics � of autism 
spectrum disorders that impact 
learning 
� Identify interventions that match with 
student characteristics and needs 
� Identify research validated 
strategies for intervention 
� Integrate interventions and 
modifications into a students 
schedule to maximize student 
access to the general education 
curriculum 
� List five areas required for a 
comprehensive intervention 
� Participate effectively as a team 
member 
� Identify common pitfalls in 
intervention design for individuals 
with ASD 
Outcomes 
Professional Development 
Empower teams to develop evidenced based 
practices in the educational community and home 
settings. 
Collaboration 
Build networks and communities of practice 
across the state of Kentucky. To support this effort, 
the KATC invited a team of five members from 
each of the Kentucky Department of Education�s 
eleven Special Education Cooperatives to attend 
the training at no cost. Ten Special Education 
Cooperatives participated. 
Counties Served

evaluaTion 

0 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
Apply Information Defined 
Objectives 
Satisfied with 
Presenters 
Learned New 
Information 
Expectations Met 
Planning a Comprehensive Program for 
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders 
Brenda Smith-Myles, Ruth Aspy, and Barry Grossman 
n = 14 
100 percent of workshop attendees reported they would attend future workshops 
hosted by the KATC 

0 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
Apply Information Defined 
Objectives 
Satisfied with 
Presenters 
Learned New 
Information 
Expectations Met 
Planning a Comprehensive Program for 
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders 
Brenda Smith-Myles, Ruth Aspy, Barry Grossmann 
School and Community Participant Evaluations 
n = 86 
94 percent of conference attendees stated they would attend future workshops 
hosted by the KATC 

KATC Annual Report of Activities 2007 � 2008 -Page 14 


KATC Annual Report of Activities 2007 � 2008 - Page 15 
Amanda L. King Resource Library 
The Amanda L. King Resource Library is a collection of materials available 
for checkout at no cost to families and professionals across the state of 
Kentucky. The Amanda L. King Resource Center is the only resource 
on autism, special education, and vocational information 
available to all citizens of Kentucky. In addition, 
the KATC holds the largest and most current 
collection of autism-related information in the 
state. 
Project Area: Information 
Dissemination and Collaboration 
Project Statistics: 
� Approximately 200 patrons 
� KATC loans books, videos, DVDs and other materials focusing on ASD, disability, education, 
transition, parenting and child development 
� Only resource that gives educators, therapists, and families across the state free access to 
materials 
GOALS
1.	Continue to facilitate the growth of the statewide 
lending library 
2.	Increase the circulation of the resource center 
3.	Develop relationship with public libraries across 
the Commonwealth to increase the availability of 
current research-based information specific to 
autism 
4.	Support efforts of local autism related support 
groups to develop lending libraries for members 
5.	Support efforts of Special Educational 
Cooperatives to create lending libraries for local 
educators and families 
6.	Procure funding for return postage for patrons 
7.	Develop an online searchable database of 
materials 
OUTCOMES 
Information Dissemination 
Add materials based on feedback from 
patrons 
Reorganization and classification of 
current materials 
Collaboration 
Work with local libraries, autism 
related supports groups, Community 
Mental Health Centers, First Steps 
and diagnosticians to promote the 
awareness of the Resourse Center 
Available to All Kentuckians

KATC Annual Report of Activities 2007 � 2008 - Page 16 KATC Newsletter 
The overall goal of KATC�s newsletter is to fulfill KATC�s mission of providing 
Kentuckians with current information and resources on autism spectrum 
disorders. The newsletter is posted on KATC�s website, e-mailed 
through distribution lists, distributed at meetings, 
seminars and conferences, and provided upon 
request. The newsletter is provided free of charge. 
Project Area: Information Dissemination 
PROJECT STATISITCS: 
� KATC Newsletter is published quarterly and 
available on KATC website 
� Newsletter is disseminated electronically via the KATC�s listserv 
� Newsletter is sent to the listservs of disability and education organizations across Kentucky 
� Provided free of charge 
GOALS
1.	To provide Kentuckians with a quarterly electronic newsletter published each January, April, July, 
and October 
2.	To continue KATC�s mission as a leader on current research-based needs and issues in the autism 
community 
3.	To provide Kentuckians with resources, strategies, techniques and support for improving 
outcomes for those affected by autism 
4.	To connect readers with available professional development and training opportunities 
5.	To inform readers of recent publications relevant to the autism community 
Outcomes 
Information Disseminiation 
The KATC will continue to publish the newsletter as an online resource with print copies 
available by request 
Available to All Kentuckians

KATC Annual Report of Activities 2007 � 2008 - Page 17 
KATC Website 
Project Area: Information Dissemination 
Project Statistics: 
� Hub of all KATC work 
� Enhanced information on �best practices� 
and research-based interventions 
� Free lending library 
� Online supports and service database 
� Information regarding KATC services 
Goals 
The overall goal of the KATC website is to support the mission to enhance supports for persons with 
autism by providing Kentuckians with information, and resources on autism spectrum disorders, 
disabilities, education and KATC services. The objectives of all the KATC web development are: 
1.	Provide Kentuckians with a user-friendly, online environment that offers current news and researchbased 
information for the autism community. 
2.	Ensure that the website is compliant with accessibility standards 
Available to All Kentuckians 
Outcomes 
The KATC will continue to expand content and will strive to develop additional online applications to 
support the autism community in Kentucky 

KATC Annual Report of Activities 2007 � 2008 - Page 18 Kentucky Autism Service and Supports Directory 
The KATC�s Autism Service and Supports Directory is a project that has 
been in development for several years. Originally, information regarding 
services was available in a printed service directory that was 
available upon request. During this past year the 
information was formatted on the KATC�s website in a 
dynamic searchable database. There is no cost 
to access the directory. 
Project Area: Information 
Dissemination, Product Development and 
Collaboration 
PROJECT STATISTICS: 
� 300 service providers have listed their services in the KATC database 
� KDE�s 11 Special Education Cooperatives collaborated with this effort 
� Users can search by age, county, service, and region 
� Free access to database 
GOALS
1.	To increase access 
to information about 
community resources 
available to support 
individuals with autism and 
their families 
2.	To work towards providing 
information on resources 
by increasing the number 
of entries, particularly in 
services in rural areas 
3.	To develop a means of 
systematically updating 
information to ensure 
accuracy 
4.	To develop a system 
for informing families, 
professionals, and 
community members 
about the availability of the 
database 
OUTCOMES 
Information Dissemination 
� KATC has developed a document that outlines the 
services database that is disseminated at all activities 
sponsored and attended by the KATC. 
Product Development 
� The KATC�s Autism Service and Supports Directory 
was developed in response to feedback from families 
regarding the difficulty locating services. 
� This database is a unique gathering of information 
regarding service providers interested in serving 
individuals with autism. In 2006, the Kentucky 
Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders utilized 
this database to disseminate a survey to providers 
regarding training needs. The results of this survey 
were published the Commission�s report in 2006. 
Collaboration 
� To promote collaboration with the Department of 
Education and support the efforts of the complex needs 
consults within the Special Education Cooperatives, the 
database is searchable by cooperative regions. 
� During the next year, the KATC will continue to 
contact providers (i.g. First Steps, Medicaid, Support 
Employment and physicians) to increase the number of 
participating providers. 
Available to All Kentuckians

KATC Annual Report of Activities 2007 � 2008 - Page 19 
Kentucky Autism LISTSERV 
The KYAUTISM Listserv is hosted by the Kentucky Autism Training Center, 
housed at the College of Education and Human Development at the 
University of Louisville. The purpose of the KATC listserv is to 
share information, services, resources, and training 
opportunities in a positive and respectful way. 
Information on autism, disabilities and education 
issues are relevant topics. The KYAUTISM 
listserv is unique in that we have, as 
subscribers, families and professionals from 
across the commonwealth that care about 
individuals with autism. There is no charge to 
access the listserve. 
Project Area: Information Dissemination 
PROJECT STATISTICS: 
Approximately 325 subscribers 
Subscribers include administrators at the state and district level, special education cooperative staff, 
special and general educators, related service providers, students, persons with ASD and family 
members. 
GOAL
Provide subscribers with a forum to share information, services, resources, and training opportunities. 
Available to All Kentuckians 
OUTCOMEs 
Empower subscribers to develop networks, foster relationships and share information with families 
and professionals in the autism community across Kentucky.

KaTC sTaff 

Katie Carnazzo, M.a., Coordinator (.40 fTe) 

Katie Carnazzo, M A 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 
Itinerant Teacher in the Lawrence Public Schools working in elementary schools with children 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 (100 fTe) 

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 (80 fTe_ 

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 ;resentations and workshops to family groups and organizations 
across KY, facilitates quarterly billing for KATC Services and assists the Unit Business Manager with financial 
responsibilities 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 the conference chair for KATC�s Annual Autism Institute 

rebecca Grau, M.P.a., Program Coordinator, serving as interim director (100 fTe) 

Rebecca Grau graduated with a Masters degree in Public Administration at the University of Louisville Ms Grau 
coordinates many of the center�s administrative responsibilities and is working to increase collaboration among parents 
and professionals to develop an efficacious system of care for individuals with autism and their families across the 
Commonwealth 

emily Kirkham, b.s., field Trainer (80 fTe) 

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 

debbie lorence, lCsw, field Training Coordinator (100 fTe) 

Debbie Lorence received her Masters Degree at the University of Louisville�s Kent School of Social Work and is a licensed 
Clinical Social Worker She has extensive experience in working with youth and parents in both professional and volunteer 
capacities She previously served as a Child and Family Therapist at Seven Counties Services as well as Director of 
Challengers of Oldham County, a county-wide comprehensive community prevention coalition In addition, she has also 
worked at the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative serving as Coordinator of a Kentucky Parent Information and Resource 
Center Debbie is a Fellow of the Pritchard Committee�s Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership For the past 6 
years she has served as Facilitator for the Families in Transition program through the 12th Judicial District Family Court At 
the KATC, Debbie will focus on increasing families across Kentucky access to training, support and resources Also, she 
has taken on the role of maintaining and expanding the extensive KATC�s Amanda L King Resource Center 

KATC Annual Report of Activities 2007 � 2008 -Page 20 


2007 � 2008 KenTuCKy auTisM TraininG CenTer 
budGeT CaTeGories 

Personnel 
Including the Acting Director, personnel included permanent full-time and part-time employees 
plus temporary employees Total Field Training Coordinators were 4 20 FTE positions for FY2008 
Additional core staff included a Director of Family Services (WHAS Crusade), Unit Business 
Manager, Graduate student (WHAS Crusade), Student worker (WHAS Crusade), temporary Field 
Training Coordinator (WHAS Crusade), Program Coordinator; part-time Trainers were paid for 
during the past year (Including Fringe Benefits) 
$448,129.55 
operating expenses 
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, 
and stockroom/office supplies are included in operating expenses 
$ 206,887.35 
Travel 
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 
Indirect cost (overhead) was paid on two grants 
$ 23,285.81 
$ 13,190.17 
Total 

$691,492.88 

Indirect Cost 
Travel $13,190.17 
$23,285.81 

2% 
3% 


Operating Expenses 
$206,887.35 
30% 
Personnel 
$448,129.55 
65% 
KATC Annual Report of Activities 2007 � 2008 - Page 21 


2007 � 2008 KaTC 
exPenses


 Ky 
CounCil 
PosT 
seC 
ed 
General 
sTaTe 
funds 
inCoMe 
Ky 
dePT 
eduCaTion 
funds 
whas 
Crusade 
jCPs 
service Contract 
KaTC Gift 
account 
TOTAL BUDGET 
TOTAL EXPENDEDBUDGET 
EXPENDED 
BUDGET 
EXPENDED 
BUDGET 
EXPENDED 
BUDGET 
EXPENDED 
BUDGET 
EXPENDED 
BUDGET 
EXPENDED 
BUDGET 
EXPENDED 
SALARY 
260,827 
00 
164,831 
99 
126,333 
00 
64,907 
82 
-
-
131,966 
00 
103,096 
06 
40,000 
00 
32,536 
00 
-
-
-
-
559,126 
00 
365,371 
87 
FRINGE BENEFITS 
62,598 
00 
49,532 
41 
35,709 
00 
9,469 
00 
-
32,993 
00 
23,756 
27 
-
-
-
-
-
-
131,300 
00 
82,757 
68 
ToTal 
sal. 
& 
f.
b. 
323,425.00 
214,364.40 
162,042.00 
74,376.82 
-
-
164,959.00 
126,852.33 
40,000.00 
32,536.00 
-
-
690,426.00 
448,129.55 
OPERATING EXPENSES 
112,175 
00 
106,604 
77 
47,679 
00 
55,267 
43 
158,243 
41 
30,987 
70 
13,374 
00 
13,225 
10 
5,952 
00 
465 
60 
28,905.26 
336.75 
366,328 
67 
206,887 
35 
TRAVEL 
30,000 
00 
23,285 
81 
30,000 
00 
23,285 
81 
INDIRECT COST 
16,667 
00 
13,069 
13 
-
-
1,548 
00 
121 
04 
16,667 
00 
13,190 
17 
ToTal 
oPeraTions 
112,175.00 
106,604.77 
47,679.00 
55,267.43 
158,243.41 
30,987.70 
60,041.00 
49,580.04 
-
-
7,500.00 
586.64 
28,905.26 
336.75 
412,995.67 
243,363.33 
REVENUE 
-
-
ToTal 
435,600.00 
320,969.17 
209,721.00 
129,644.25 
158,243.41 
30,987.70 
225,000.00 
176,432.37 
40,000.00 
32,536.00 
7,500.00 
586.64 
28,905.26 
336.75 
1,103,421.67 
691,492.88 
balance = 
budget - 
expended 
114,630.83 
80,076.75 
127,255.71 
48,567.63 
7,464.00 
6,913.36 
28,568.51 
411,928.79