Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Autism Guidance:
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for educators regarding identification, interventions and the provision of special education services for students with autism between the ages of 3 and 21 in Kentucky’s public schools. Additionally, this guidance document will provide an overview of Kentucky’s autism eligibility determination requirements, clarify the evaluation components and criteria, and answer frequently asked questions from the field as they relate to students with autism.