Special Ed Family Resources

We provide a place where families of children with special needs can receive help with their issues and concerns. You can find information on various topics related to physical, mental, and intellectual disabilities. We will also update this webpage regularly with coming events, webinars, and video series to help you navigate different aspects of special education. This collection of online resources aims to serve as a one-stop shop for your family with assistance from Fayette County Public Schools, the state of Kentucky, and beyond.

June: PTSD Awareness Month

According to the National Library of Medicine, about two-thirds of youth are exposed to trauma by late adolescence, and some develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result. Triggering events include:

Abuse
Violence
Natural or man-made disasters
Vehicle accidents
Learning about trauma to someone close to you

Resources

What to Know about PTSD in Teenagers

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children

National Center for PTSD

Need Help?

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
To learn how to get support for mental health, drug, and alcohol issues, visit FindSupport.gov.
To locate facilities or providers, visit FindTreatment.gov or call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 800-662-HELP (4357).

Resources

Mark Your Calendar

Family Empowerment Workshop (June 4)

Cops & Bobbers fishing event (June 7)

Family Fun Day with The Nest (June 7)

Disney Music & Movement

Summer Healthcare Success Academies at BCTC

Summer Music & Art (June 3-July 26)

Healthcare Exploration Camp (July 22-24)

List of Summer Camps

Kindergarten Life Skills -- spring schedule at the library

Maker Station (grades 3-12)

Peer-Led Grief Support for Teens

Grief Support Group (ages 3-18)

Autism Support Center

Our mission: Through evidenced-based programming, Fayette County Public Schools will empower and inspire individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to grow and develop their abilities to foster independence, be prepared for college or career, and engage fully in their communities and be ready to excel in a global society.

Strategic Plan:

Given annual professional learning and a systemic process for referral and evaluation, Fayette County Public Schools will increase the number of highly qualified personnel evaluating identifying the needs of students with ASD.
Given professional learning and tiered levels of coaching and consultation, FCPS will increase the number of teachers and staff implementing evidence -based practices with fidelity for students with autism.
Given family networking opportunities and online resources, the team will improve parent perception of the quality of services and support provided to their families as measured by attendance records, feedback forms, and an annual survey.

Contact:

Tracy DeSpain,
autism resource specialist
(859) 422-0500