"The Kentucky Autism Training Center (KATC) is dedicated to giving families access to the information, services and supports they need by providing an up-to-date, comprehensive website. We understand that the amount of information available on the web regarding autism spectrum can be overwhelming. The purpose of this page it to give you a road map for your travels.
If your child was recently diagnosed, click on the picture to the left to follow the link and learn more about autism and the actions you should take to obtain services."
"The Kentucky Autism Training Center (KATC), a part of the University of Louisville's College of Education and Human Development, is pleased to introduce Kentucky's Family Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders. This comprehensive guide was developed by parents, professionals and individuals with autism spectrum disorders to answer the question: "When your child was first diagnosed, what information did you need most?"
The KATC honors the compassion of Dr. Pinkstaff by dedicating the second edition of the Kentucky’s Family Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders to his memory.
Dr. Thomas Pinkstaff, a longtime Lexington pediatrician, passed away April 12, 2009. During his long career in pediatrics, Dr. Pinkstaff was an active member on a wide range of associations, committees and boards, including the Kentucky Autism Training Center, and served as president of the Kentucky Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics. He was a tireless advocate, consultant, and educator regarding children’s health issues, but was especially passionate about education and support for individuals with autism."
"KY-SPIN, Inc. provides statewide training, information and support to people with all types of disabilities, their parents and families, and professionals for all age groups.
The statewide mission of
KY-SPIN, Inc. is to empower and support individuals with disabilities
and their families to effectively advocate for and access needed
information, resources and support networks in order to enhance the
quality of their lives.
KY-SPIN, Inc. is a
501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting programs which will
enable persons with disabilities and their families to enhance their quality of
life."