As a part of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department of Behavioral Health Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, the Office of Autism is housed at both the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute and the University of Louisville Autism Center. The office coordinates statewide efforts to enhance the quality of life and independence to individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and provides support to their families and caregivers. Signed into law by Governor Bevin on April 1, 2016, the office is the center of a communication network sharing autism-related information among state agencies and provides administrative support to the Advisory Council on Autism Spectrum Disorder to unify and promote initiatives aimed at improving Kentucky’s system of care. In addition, the office works to increase the capacity of qualified providers of services through training opportunities in evidenced based practices, technical assistance to providers, professionals and employers.
- Create a centralized location to coordinate statewide and regional efforts to enhance the quality of life and independence to individuals with an autism spectrum disorder and to support their families and caregivers
- Improve coordination of autism resources within the system of care supporting children and adults with autism and help make those resources available to families and self-advocates
- Provide administrative support to the Advisory Council on Autism Spectrum Disorders to unify and promote initiatives aimed at improving Kentucky’s system of care.
For more information contact: Tal Curry, LCSW (859) 447-7792 or e-mail: talt.curry@ky.gov
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