County resource guide
Adair County, Kentucky
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Adair County. Kentucky statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
15 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Liberty · multi-county
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital — Casey County Referral Pathway
Casey County (Liberty) families access Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset (Pulaski County, ~25 miles south) or UK HealthCare in Lexington (~75 miles north) for comprehensive autism evaluations. This south-central Kentucky county is between two regional hubs.
Somerset (Pulaski County, ~25 mi south) and Lexington (~75 mi north) are primary evaluation hubs.
Burkesville · multi-county
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital — Cumberland County Pathway
Cumberland County (Burkesville) is a small rural county in south-central Kentucky on the Tennessee border. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset (~55 miles north) and Cookeville Medical Center in Cookeville, TN (~45 miles south) are the primary regional hospital options for specialty care.
Somerset, KY (~55 mi north) or Cookeville, TN (~45 mi south) for comprehensive evaluations. UK HealthCare telehealth is often most practical.
Greensburg · multi-county
Medical Center at Bowling Green — Autism Referrals (Green KY)
The Medical Center at Bowling Green in Warren County is the nearest major hospital hub for Green County families. Glasgow (Barren County) is the closer intermediate city. UK HealthCare telehealth is the most efficient autism evaluation option for this very rural south-central Kentucky county.
Glasgow (Barren County) is the nearest intermediate hub; Bowling Green is approximately 50 miles.
Columbia · multi-county
UK HealthCare Telehealth — Adair County Developmental Pediatrics
UK HealthCare telehealth connects Adair County families to Kentucky Children's Hospital developmental pediatricians for autism evaluations and follow-up care. In-person visits at UK in Lexington (~90 miles north) are required for formal diagnostic completion.
Telehealth entry point. In-person evaluation at UK Lexington required for diagnosis.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Columbia
Kentucky First Steps — Adair County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Adair County children under 3 under IDEA Part C. Home-based speech, OT, and developmental services throughout the county.
Free under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Columbia · multi-county
Centria Autism — Adair County / Columbia
In-home ABA therapy serving Adair County in south-central Kentucky. Accepts Kentucky Medicaid. Telehealth supervision supplements rural service delivery.
Burkesville · multi-county
Centria Autism — Cumberland County / Burkesville
In-home and telehealth ABA therapy for Cumberland County. Accepts Kentucky Medicaid. Telehealth supervision is especially important for this very rural border county.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Bowling Green · multi-county
Barren River Area Mental Health — Green County Services
Barren River Area Mental Health-Mental Retardation Board provides mental health, DD, and autism-related services to Green County. DD waiver coordination and behavioral supports are available through this south-central Kentucky CMHC.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Columbia · multi-county
Autism Society of Kentucky — Adair/South-Central KY
Statewide support organization connecting Adair County families to peer support and Kentucky autism resources. Bowling Green-area groups (~60 miles west) are the nearest active chapter resources.
Burkesville · multi-county
Autism Society of Kentucky — Cumberland County / Southern KY Border
Statewide support organization. Online and phone peer connections are especially important for Cumberland County families in one of Kentucky's most geographically isolated small counties.
Greensburg · multi-county
Autism Society of Kentucky — South-Central Network (Green KY)
The Autism Society of Kentucky supports Green County families through statewide peer networks and online resources. Bowling Green-area and Glasgow-area programming are the most accessible in-person options for Greensburg families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Columbia · multi-county
KY-SPIN — Adair County Outreach
Kentucky's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy and training for Adair County families navigating Adair County Schools.
FREE. Remote support available.
Liberty · multi-county
KY-SPIN — Casey County Outreach
Free IEP advocacy and training for Casey County families from Kentucky's federally funded PTI. Supports navigation of Casey County Schools.
FREE. Remote support available.
Burkesville · multi-county
KY-SPIN — Cumberland County Outreach
Free IEP advocacy and training for Cumberland County families from Kentucky's federally funded PTI. Remote phone and virtual support is especially critical for this isolated rural county.
FREE. Remote support available — essential for this very rural county.
Greensburg · multi-county
KY-SPIN — Special Parent Involvement Network (Green KY)
KY-SPIN provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Green County families. Staff understand south-central Kentucky school systems and can assist with the very small Green County school division.
FREE. Kentucky's federally funded PTI.
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