Autism – Services, Resources and More Presented by: Heidi Cooley-Cook Family Field Training Coordinator & Mike Miller Field Training Coordinator

Objectives Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder Triad of Characteristics Review statewide supports State-level resources Overview of on-line/web-based supports Overview of Evidence Based Practices Overview of frequently recommended interventions

Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism is a lifelong developmental disability, resulting from a neurological disorder that affects the brain functioning.

Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder Terms you might hear ASD Asperger’s Syndrome PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified) “on the spectrum”

Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder 1 in 68 March 2014 CDC

Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder Triad of characteristics Social interaction Communication Restricted/repetitive behaviors Affects all aspects of an individual's life Home, school, community

If you know one person with autism, you know one person with autism.

Statewide Supports Kentucky Autism Training Center www.kyautism.org Kentucky Department of Education www.educaton.ky.gov Kentucky First Steps http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/firststeps/ 211 – specific regions (Louisville, Lexington, Northern KY, Bowling Green) Website varies by area Office of Autism http://www.kyaca.org/about-us/kentucky-office-of-autism/

Overview of on-line/web-based supports CDC Autism Case Training http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/autism/case-modules/ CDC Act Early http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/ National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders http://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu/ Marcus Center www.marcus.org OCALI – Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence www.autisminternetmodules.org https://autismcertificationcenter.org/

Overview of Evidence Based Practices Antecedent based intervention Cognitive Behavioral intervention Differential reinforcement Discrete trial training Exercise Extinction Functional behavior assessment Functional communication training Modeling Naturalistic interventions Parent-implemented intervention Peer-mediated instruction/intervention Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Pivotal Response Training (PRT) Prompting Reinforcement Response interruption/redirection Scripting Self-management Social narratives Social skills training groups Structured play groups Speech generating devices/VOCA Structured Play Groups Task analysis Technology-Aided Instruction and Intervention Time delay Video modeling Visual supports

Community based vs school based services Special Education and Related Services are determined by the school district and the ARC. Interventions and services must be relevant to the student’s academic performance Student may receive additional outside services Recommended that if receiving services from multiple individuals/settings that a coordinated effort is made for on-going communication and collaboration Outside service providers are often not permitted inside the school to provide intervention/services The services that are provided inside the school are the districts responsibility and liability could be a factor Some school districts may contract with providers if they do not have someone in within the district that provides the service as identified in the IEP

Overview of frequently recommended interventions Speech Therapy Developmental Pediatrician AAC devices Behavior Supports Occupational Therapy BCBA Feeding Therapy Mental Health Professionals Physical Therapy Community Living Supports Counseling First Steps Psychiatry Respite Neurology Case Management

Funding mechanisms in the state of Kentucky Medicaid (income based) Michelle P Waiver – must have intellectual or developmental disability Home and Community Based Service Waiver (HCB) – no IQ, age, or specific disability requirement Supports for Community Living Waiver (SCL) – must have IQ lower than 70 Hart Supported Living Program Private insurance How to apply for waivers

QUESTIONS??? Heidi Cooley-Cook Family Field Training Coordinator 502-852-6401 heidi.cooleycook@louisville.edu Mike Miller Field Training Coordinator 502-852-7799 mrmill15@louisville.edu