Autism Society of the Bluegrass

May 12 Movie at the Lexington Library

Afternoon at the Movies!

The Autism Society of the Bluegrass will be hosting a showing of Mozart and the Whale starring Josh Hartnett and Radha Mitchell, on Saturday, May 12, at the Central Lexington Public Library, 140 East Main Street. The movie is based on the lives of Jerry and Mary Newport who live with Asperger's Syndrome. This showing is for adults. To reserve a free seat, contact Sara Spragens at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 859-299-9000.Write Comment (0 Comments)

House Bill 109 passed the House (96-0)

After much discussion about the screening being mandated with an opt out provision for parents, what happens to the data collected from screenings, etc. HB 109 just passed the House!

http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/07RS/HB109.htm

HB 109 (BR 419) - S. Brinkman, C. Belcher, K. Bratcher, B. DeWeese, C. Embry Jr, C. Hoffman, S. Lee, C. Miller, B. Montell, D. Osborne, D. Owens, C. Rollins II, S. Rudy, B. Smith, J. Tilley, S. Westrom

     AN ACT relating to autism spectrum disorders.
     Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to submit an application for a Medicaid waiver to develop and implement flexible reimbursement and payment strategies for services and supports for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) within three months of the effective date of this Act; require a report on the use of the waiver if approved; create new sections of KRS Chapter 157 to require screening for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) at 18 months, 2 years, 4 years, upon school enrollment, and at the time of the sixth grade physical; require the cabinet to establish requirements for ASD screening; require schools to have a record of ASD screening; require a formal diagnosis after screening positive within 90 days; define "autism spectrum disorders"; require the Department of Education to update the statewide Manual on Autism; create new sections of KRS Chapter 194A to create the Supports for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Program within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; require the program to serve as a central coordinating body, keep an inventory of services, establish guidelines and criteria for service providers, contract with services providers, incorporate provisions of self-determination and consumer-directed options, and promote the creation of a comprehensive resource network; require the program to develop a comprehensive training plan and contract with the Kentucky Autism Training Center to implement the plan; require the program to enter into an interagency agreement with the Kentucky Department of Education for the effective delivery of services to children with ASD; define ASD; create an advisory board to ensure citizen involvement in the program; require the cabinet to fund and staff the operation of the board; require the board to provide consultation, serve as a communication conduit, and provide input to the program.

HB 109 - AMENDMENTS

     HCS - Retain original provisions of the bill, except to add religious exemption for testing a child with ASD; amend the interagency agreement with the Department of Education to coordinate services; add one representative from the Education Cabinet to the advisory board.

     (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).)

     Jan 2-introduced in House
     Jan 3-to Health and Welfare (H)
     Feb 7-posting waived; posted in committee
     Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute
     Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules
     Feb 21-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 22, 2007
     Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee SubstituteWrite Comment (0 Comments)

Aug 22 Pete Wright of Wrightslaw is coming to Lexington

Pete Wright of Wrightslaw is coming to Lexington! He will present an all-day training on legal issues regarding special education. Mark your calendars for:

Wednesday, August 22

8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital

For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

This training is co-sponsored by ASBG, Down Syndrome of Central Kentucky, UK College of Social Work Training Resource Center, and CRISES.

Grants are available to any member who wishes to attend an Autism-related conference or workshop.Write Comment (0 Comments)

House Bill 109 filed by Rep. Brinkman

Rep. Brinkman filed HB109. Please review it carefully and contact to your State Representatives.

HB109.pdf (72 KB)

http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/07RS/HB109.htm

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Feb 7 Rally In Frankfort for HB 30

'ENABLE THE DISABLED'

What: A rally to support Kentucky's special-needs children

Where: Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort, Ky.

When: Wednesday, February 7, 2007, at 11 a.m.

Please plan to attend this rally to support efforts by Reps. Stan Lee
(sponsor of HB 30) to create scholarships for Kentucky's special-needs children.

This would simply allow current funds to follow students ... and would NOT
require taxes to be raised.

Parents should contact legislators at 1-800-372-7181 and leave a message
for their legislator or all legislators to support the scholarship program
that would be created by HB 30.

COME, BRING THE ENTIRE FAMILY & SUPPORT KENTUCKY'S NEEDIEST KIDS! Write Comment (0 Comments)

Jun 20-22 KATC Autism Institute 2007

The Kentucky Autism Training Center
College of Education and Human Development, University of Louisville

Presents

AUTISM INSTITUTE 2007

June 20-22, 2007
Galt House Hotel - Louisville, Kentucky

Featuring Full Day Sessions by:

Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - *How to Create a Teacher -
ParaPro Dream Team*

Kristi Sakai - *First, Know Thyself: Tools for Self-Management &
Strategies for Developing Healthy Relationships*

Joanne M. Cafiero, Ph.D. - *Augmentative Alternative Communication &
Autism: Research to Practice*

Scott Bellini, Ph.D. - *Building Social Relationships*

And exciting activities such as:

- FAMILY PANEL
- PROVIDER EXPO
- VENDORS
- KEYNOTE LUNCH
- BREAKOUT SESSIONS
- - - - and an ENCORE SESSION BY DAVE HAMRICK!

Registration starts in February - email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
or contact the KATC for a brochure!

Early Bird Registration Rates will be available.

Kentucky Autism Training Center
University of Louisville
1-800-334-8635 ext. 852-4631
www.louisville.edu/kyautismtraining Write Comment (0 Comments)

Feb 3 New Directions Conference 2007 featuring Carol Kranowitz

NEW DIRECTIONS IN INTERVENTIONS CONFERENCE

February 3, 2007
Northside K of C
2100 East 71st Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

A Special Conference Day for Parents, Teachers, and Therapists Featuring Carol Kranowitz, Author of The Out-of-Sync Child - "Catching Kids Before They Fall: Recognizing Developmental Problems in Young Children."

This is our third annual conference focused on children with autism spectrum disorders and other learning and sensory processing difficulties. We are thrilled to have Carol Kranowitz as our sole featured speaker this year. Carol is a fantastic speaker, and one of the best nationally-known speakers on Sensory Processing Disorders. Please go to www.omalleytherapysolutions.com for more information about this conference. Space is limited, so register soon. We hope to see you there.

All day conference with nationally recognized speaker and author
Exhibits/Vendors onsite
Hot Lunch Buffet Included
Interpreter for Hearing Impaired attendees onsite
Doorprize raffles
Lots of fun and learning!

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