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

2. 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

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

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

5. Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder
1 in 68
March 2014 CDC

6. 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

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

8. Statewide Supports Kentucky Autism Training Center www.kyautism.org
Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky First Steps
211 – specific regions (Louisville, Lexington, Northern KY, Bowling Green)
Website varies by area
Office of Autism

9. Overview of on-line/web-based supports
CDC Autism Case Training
CDC Act Early
National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders
Marcus Center
OCALI – Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. QUESTIONS???
Heidi Cooley-Cook Family Field Training Coordinator
Mike Miller
Field Training Coordinator