The Kalamazoo Autism Center (KAC) provides one-on-one early intensive behavioral services for children diagnosed with developmental delays. Services include supplementing other programs, support before and after school, and help with challenges like toilet training and picky eating. KAC is housed within a preschool and focuses on teaching communication, following directions, and daily living skills while also addressing problem behaviors. Parents report their children make progress and receive individualized attention from skilled tutors.

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The KAC offers the following ser-
vices to children diagnosed with
developmental delays.
• Supplement to other programs Location
• Beneficial before or after school
program
KAC is housed within a well- Kalamazoo
established preschool, the Child
• Additional support with challeng-
ing problems such as toilet train-
Development Center. Autism Center
110 W Cork Kalamazoo, MI 49001
ing and picky eating.
You can pick up and drop off your (KAC)
child at your
convenience.
KAC Contact Information
Kelly Stone: (269) 599-5769
Jessica Korneder: (626) 676-7984
Dick Malott: (269) 372-1268
DickMalott.com

2. Our History…
Dr. Richard Malott is a professor in the Department of Psychology at Western Michigan
University. In 1996, he helped develop the Early Childhood Special Education classrooms
that are now at WoodsEdge Learning Center. While still actively involved in those class-
rooms, he has started the Kalamazoo Autism Center to supplement the Early Childhood
Special Education classrooms. Five students are currently enrolled with varying sched-
ules. We at the Kalamazoo Autism Center, would be happy to provide supplemental ser-
vices for your child. If interested please contact Jessica Korneder at 626-676-7984 or
Jessica.A.Korneder@wmich.edu.
Services Provided
We provide one-on-one, early, intensive
behavioral services to all our students.
Parent Feedback: We focus on helping children learn to talk
“I love the one-on-one attention or sign, to vocally request what they Costs:
my child receives. I also love want, rather than to merely point or tan-
trum, to label everyday objects, to follow Our goal is to keep your costs as
that the tutors seem very com-
directions, and to engage in conversation. low as possible, $120 to $220 on a
fortable and skilled when work-
sliding scale for a 20-hour week,
ing with the children.” We also focus on: proportionally less for fewer hours.
• Pre-academic & academic skills
“Wonderful tutors, responsible
staff.” • Social skills
• Play skills
“I don’t know what I would do • Expanding food choices
without the tutors!”
• Reduction of problem behavior
“My child has made tremendous • Using eating utensils, toileting, and
progress since attending KAC.” other activities of daily living