County resource guide
Caldwell County, Kentucky
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Caldwell County. Kentucky statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
11 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Marion · multi-county
Baptist Health Madisonville — Crittenden County Pathway
Crittenden County (Marion) families access Baptist Health Madisonville (~35 miles east) or Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah (~55 miles west) for pediatric specialty care including autism evaluation referrals. This small western Kentucky county sits between two regional hospital hubs.
Madisonville (~35 mi east) and Paducah (~55 mi west) are the two regional hubs serving Crittenden County.
Hopkinsville · multi-county
Jennie Stuart Health — Pediatric & Developmental Services
Pediatric and developmental services at Jennie Stuart Health in Hopkinsville. Serves Christian County and southwestern Kentucky, including Fort Campbell military families. Provides initial evaluations and referrals to regional specialists.
Fort Campbell (Tricare) families: coordinate referrals through on-post primary care. Fort Campbell is shared with Montgomery County, TN.
Princeton · multi-county
Mercy Health Lourdes — Caldwell County Diagnostic Pathway
Caldwell County (Princeton) families primarily access Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah (~55 miles west) or Baptist Health Madisonville (~40 miles north) for comprehensive autism evaluations. This western Kentucky county sits between two regional hospital hubs.
Paducah (~55 mi) and Madisonville (~40 mi) are the two primary regional hubs for Caldwell County specialist care.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Princeton
Kentucky First Steps — Caldwell County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Caldwell County children under 3 under IDEA Part C. Home-based services throughout this western Kentucky county.
Free under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Princeton · multi-county
Centria Autism — Caldwell County / Princeton
In-home ABA therapy for Caldwell County families in western Kentucky. Accepts Kentucky Medicaid. Paducah-based center-based providers also serve this area.
Marion · multi-county
Centria Autism — Crittenden County / Marion
In-home ABA therapy for Crittenden County in western Kentucky. Accepts Kentucky Medicaid. Paducah and Madisonville providers are the nearest for center-based options.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Princeton · multi-county
Autism Society — Caldwell County / Western KY
Statewide support with connection to Paducah-area autism community resources. Caldwell County is in the Jackson Purchase region of far western Kentucky.
Marion · multi-county
Autism Society — Crittenden County / Western KY
Statewide support organization connecting Crittenden County families to western Kentucky autism peer networks and Paducah/Madisonville area resources.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Princeton · multi-county
KY-SPIN — Caldwell County Outreach
Free IEP advocacy and training for Caldwell County families from Kentucky's federally funded PTI. Supports navigation of Caldwell County Schools.
FREE. Remote support available.
Hopkinsville · multi-county
KY-SPIN — Christian County Outreach
Free IEP advocacy and training for Christian County families from Kentucky's federally funded PTI center. Familiar with Christian County Schools and Fort Campbell DoDEA school processes. Spanish-language services available.
FREE. DoDEA families on Fort Campbell: KY-SPIN can help navigate both public and DoDEA IEP processes.
Marion · multi-county
KY-SPIN — Crittenden County Outreach
Free IEP advocacy and training for Crittenden County families from Kentucky's federally funded PTI. Supports navigation of Crittenden County Schools.
FREE. Remote support available.
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