County resource guide
Autism Resources in Jefferson County, Kentucky
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Jefferson County. Kentucky statewide resources also apply.
Jefferson County (Louisville) is served by Norton Children's Hospital for developmental evaluations. KY-SPIN (Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network) is Kentucky's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy. Kentucky requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Provider directory
Local Providers15 providers in Jefferson County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Louisville · multi-county
Norton Children's Hospital — Autism Evaluation Program
Comprehensive autism evaluations at Norton Children's Hospital, Louisville's premier pediatric hospital. Multi-disciplinary team serving Jefferson County and the greater Louisville metro.
Louisville's dominant pediatric program. Ask about their community-based evaluation referrals.
Shelbyville · multi-county
Norton Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics (Shelby County Referral)
Shelby County families in Shelbyville are 30 miles east of Louisville, giving direct access to Norton Children's Hospital — the premier autism evaluation center in western Kentucky. Ask your pediatrician for a referral.
Taylorsville · multi-county
Norton Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics (Spencer County Referral)
Spencer County families in Taylorsville are within 30 miles of both Louisville and Lexington, giving them access to two major autism evaluation centers. Norton Children's in Louisville is the primary referral destination.
Bedford · multi-county
Norton Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics (Trimble County Referral)
Trimble County families in Bedford are approximately 40 miles northeast of Louisville, making Norton Children's Hospital the most accessible major autism evaluation center. Ask your pediatrician for a referral.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Louisville
Adapt For Life — Louisville
ABA therapy services in Louisville East and Louisville South serving Jefferson County families with autism.
Source: https://aflaba.com/louisville-east/
Louisville
April ABA Therapy — Louisville
Clinician-owned BCBA and RBT team providing ABA therapy in Louisville/Jefferson County.
Source: https://www.aprilaba.com/areas-we-serve/louisville-jefferson-county
Taylorsville · multi-county
Centria Autism — Spencer County
In-home ABA therapy for Spencer County families near Taylorsville Lake. Accepts Kentucky Medicaid. Louisville metro ABA centers are accessible within 30 miles.
Louisville
Cultivate Behavioral Health — Louisville
Outpatient center-based ABA therapy for children with autism in Louisville, Jefferson County. Multiple clinic locations.
Source: https://cultivatebhe.com/locations/kentucky/louisville/
Shelbyville · multi-county
Hopebridge — ABA Therapy (Shelby County / Louisville Metro)
Hopebridge provides center-based and in-home ABA therapy for Shelby County families, with clinics accessible via Louisville metro. BCBA-supervised programs accepted by Kentucky Medicaid and most commercial insurers.
Louisville · multi-county
Hopebridge — Louisville
Center-based ABA therapy with Louisville metro locations. BCBA-supervised with multidisciplinary approach. Accepts most commercial insurance and Kentucky Medicaid.
Kentucky requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Louisville
Kid Therapy — Louisville
Pediatric speech, ABA, and occupational therapy in Louisville. Serves children with autism and developmental delays.
Source: https://kidtherapy.org/locations/louisville-pediatric-therapy/
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Louisville · multi-county
Autism Society of Kentucky — Louisville
Kentucky's statewide autism organization with active Louisville programming. Support groups, resource navigation, and family events across Jefferson County.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Louisville · multi-county
Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network (KY-SPIN)
Kentucky's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Kentucky families statewide. Knows Kentucky's special education regulations and ARC process.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute in Kentucky.
Shelbyville · multi-county
KY-SPIN — Shelby County IEP Advocacy
Free IEP advocacy and parent training for Shelby County families. KY-SPIN serves all 120 Kentucky counties; Shelbyville families can also access Louisville-area advocacy resources.
Taylorsville · multi-county
KY-SPIN — Spencer County IEP Advocacy
Free IEP advocacy and parent training for Spencer County families. KY-SPIN serves all of Kentucky; Spencer County's proximity to Louisville also provides access to additional advocacy organizations.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Jefferson County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- Kentucky DBHDID — Jefferson County DD Services
Contact DBHDID's Louisville/Jefferson regional office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Adult services
- Kentucky DBHDID — Jefferson County DD Services
Contact DBHDID's Louisville/Jefferson regional office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Respite & support
- Kentucky DBHDID — Jefferson County DD Services
Contact DBHDID's Louisville/Jefferson regional office for waiver enrollment and DD services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Jefferson 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.
Communities served
Cities in Jefferson County
Serving families across Jefferson County including Louisville, Shively, St. Matthews, Jeffersontown, Okolona, Fern Creek, Hikes Point, Lyndon, Middletown and Prospect and more.
See all Kentucky resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Kentucky.
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