County resource guide
Autism Resources in Clark County, Kentucky
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Clark County. Kentucky statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers11 providers in Clark County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Richmond · multi-county
Baptist Health Richmond — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental pediatrics and autism evaluation referrals through Baptist Health Richmond. Serves Madison County and the Eastern Kentucky University community. Coordinates with UK HealthCare in Lexington for complex evaluations.
For comprehensive autism evaluations, families often travel to UK HealthCare in Lexington (~40 min).
Lexington · multi-county
UK HealthCare — Kentucky Children's Hospital Developmental Pediatrics
Comprehensive autism and developmental evaluations at the University of Kentucky's Kentucky Children's Hospital. Academic medical center serving Fayette County and Central and Eastern Kentucky. UK's developmental pediatrics team is among the strongest clinical resources in the state.
UK's academic medical program — particularly valuable for families in Central and Eastern Kentucky.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Richmond · multi-county
Bluegrass ABA Therapy — Richmond
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy serving Madison County. BCBA-supervised with flexible scheduling for EKU-area families. Accepts most commercial insurance and Kentucky Medicaid per state mandate.
Kentucky requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Winchester
Bluegrass ABA Therapy — Winchester / Clark County
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Richmond · multi-county
Eastern Kentucky University — Communication Disorders Clinic
University-based speech-language pathology clinic serving Madison County and surrounding areas. EKU's Communication Disorders program provides evaluation and therapy services at reduced rates, supervised by licensed SLPs. Waitlist may be shorter than private clinics.
University clinic — reduced fees, supervised by licensed SLPs.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Richmond · multi-county
Madison County Autism Parent Network
Peer support network for parents and caregivers of autistic children in Madison County and the EKU community. Connects families with local resources and provides a space for sharing experiences, strategies, and support.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Richmond · multi-county
KY-SPIN — Madison County Outreach
Free IEP advocacy and training for Madison County families from Kentucky's federally funded PTI center. KY-SPIN staff are familiar with Madison County Schools processes and can help families navigate evaluations and placement decisions.
FREE statewide PTI. Remote and in-person support available.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Clark County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
See all Kentucky resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Kentucky.
Kentucky state guide →Nearby counties in Kentucky
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