Kentucky Autism Training Center

10/03/2026

When an autistic child or adult goes missing, the first minutes matter most.

KATC offers FREE autism training for police, fire, EMS, dispatch, and SROs. Learn practical strategies for wandering calls, calm communication, and supporting non-speaking people and AAC users.

Request training for your team: uofl.me/katc

09/30/2026

If you're autistic, you are the expert on your own experience.

KATC is committed to learning from autistic voices, centering autistic leadership, and making sure the resources we create actually meet real needs. Your perspective shapes how this work gets done.

Have feedback? A resource idea? Something we're missing? We want to hear from you.

Connect with us: uofl.me

09/28/2026

09/24/2026

The KATC Connection is here,a quarterly newsletter made just for school teams.

The first issue focused on building predictable and supportive routines. The next issue spotlights communication, especially how to support AAC users in the classroom. Subscribe and share with your cadre and colleagues!

The subscription link is located at the top of our web page: uofl.me/katc

Read the first issue: http://eepurl.com/oUuGmRt0VB

09/22/2026

Every Kentuckian deserves the opportunity to work a real job, in the community, earning real pay. That includes autistic Kentuckians.

Kentucky's Employment First initiative makes competitive, integrated employment the first and preferred outcome for people with disabilities. KATC supports this work by helping schools and families build strong transition supports starting early.

Want to learn about transition planning? Visit uofl.me/katc

Learn more about KY Employment First: https://kcc.ky.gov/Vocational-Rehabilitation/boards-and-councils/Employment-First/Pages/default.aspxfirst&source=gmail&ust=1788360473533000&sa=E

09/21/2026

Know a fire department, police department, or EMS team that would benefit from autism awareness training?

KATC offers FREE First Responder Trainings across Kentucky. These sessions help first responders better recognize and support autistic individuals during community encounters and emergency situations.

Community leaders and coordinators can request a training for their area: uofl.me/katc

Tag a community organizer or first responder coordinator who should know about this!

09/19/2026

Does your autistic teen or young adult drive, or will they soon?

Kentucky's Driver Communication Designation lets autistic drivers note communication or sensory differences on their license, so first responders are better prepared during a traffic stop. KATC has resources to help families understand and navigate this option.

Learn more: uofl.me/katc

09/18/2026

Parents and caregivers of children with autism — check out this opportunity from the EKU Psychology Clinic!

The Compass for Hope (C-Hope) Group is a virtual program designed to support parents and caregivers while building practical skills they can use at home.

C-Hope focuses on understanding your child, developing individualized strategies for challenging behavior, encouraging positive behavior, reducing caregiver stress, and connecting with other parents who understand the journey.

Sessions include a combination of individual appointments and parent group sessions, all held virtually through Zoom for Healthcare. The program is led by EKU clinical psychology and occupational therapy doctoral students under the supervision of Dr. Myrabeth Bundy.

📅 The fall program begins with intake appointments in September, with sessions running October through early December.

See the flyer for the full schedule and registration information.

09/17/2026

Is your child a picky eater? It might be sensory, not stubbornness.

Join KATC on September 23 for a free virtual session: Beyond Picky Eating: Understanding the Sensory Side of Eating. Many autistic children experience food differently, and this session helps caregivers and professionals understand why and what to do.

Caregivers are welcome to join live!

Register: uofl.me/katc

09/14/2026

A new school year, a new cohort of KATC Training Sites, and they are already getting to work!

KATC Training Sites receive intensive, year-long support to build sustainable, evidence-based practices for autistic students. Teams in the 2026-27 cohort are completing pre-orientation videos and building their action plans now.

Interested in applying for the 2027-28 school year? The work starts now. Reach out to your KATC Field Training Coordinator.

Learn more: https://sites.google.com/view/katcsafety/school-partner-resources