County resource guide
Autism Resources in Johnson, Kentucky
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Johnson. Kentucky statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
15 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Paintsville · multi-county
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center — Pediatric Referrals (Johnson County)
Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center is the primary hospital for Johnson County in the Big Sandy region of eastern Kentucky. Comprehensive autism evaluations typically require travel to UK HealthCare in Lexington (~100 miles west) or ARH in Pikeville (~30 miles south). Telehealth is an important access pathway.
ARH Pikeville (~30 mi south) also serves Big Sandy area families for specialty referrals.
Louisa · multi-county
Three Rivers Medical Center — Pediatric Referrals (Lawrence County)
Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa serves Lawrence County at the Kentucky/West Virginia border. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families access Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV (~20 miles east) or UK HealthCare in Lexington. This tri-state area (KY/WV/OH) provides multiple evaluation pathways.
Huntington WV (~20 mi east) has strong pediatric specialty access. Tri-state (KY/WV/OH) families may cross state lines for care.
Salyersville · multi-county
UK HealthCare Telehealth — Magoffin County Developmental Pediatrics
Magoffin County (Salyersville) is a small, isolated Appalachian county in eastern Kentucky. UK HealthCare telehealth and ARH regional hospitals (Paintsville or Hazard) provide the primary pathways to autism evaluation for Magoffin County families.
Paintsville ARH (~30 mi north) and UK telehealth are the primary pathways.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Paintsville · multi-county
Kentucky First Steps — Johnson County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Johnson County children under 3. Home-based visits are standard in this mountainous eastern Kentucky county.
Free under IDEA Part C.
Louisa · multi-county
Kentucky First Steps — Lawrence County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Lawrence County children under 3. Home-based services throughout this border county.
Free under IDEA Part C.
Salyersville · multi-county
Kentucky First Steps — Magoffin County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Magoffin County children under 3. Home-based services throughout this mountainous eastern Kentucky county.
Free under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Paintsville · multi-county
Centria Autism — Johnson County / Paintsville
In-home and telehealth ABA therapy for Johnson County in eastern Kentucky's Big Sandy region. Accepts Kentucky Medicaid. Telehealth is often the most practical delivery mode given the mountainous terrain.
Louisa · multi-county
Hopebridge — Lawrence County / Louisa
ABA therapy for Lawrence County at the WV border. Accepts Kentucky Medicaid. West Virginia ABA providers in Huntington are also accessible given the tri-state geography.
KY/WV border families may also access Huntington, WV providers.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Salyersville · multi-county
Mountain Comprehensive Care — Magoffin County Behavioral Services
Mountain Comprehensive Care provides behavioral health and DD services for Magoffin County and surrounding eastern Kentucky communities. Accepts Kentucky Medicaid. Waitlists for DD services can be significant in this underserved region.
Accepts Kentucky Medicaid. Apply for DD waiver early — waitlists apply.
Prestonsburg · multi-county
Mountain Comprehensive Care Center — Floyd County
Mountain Comprehensive Care Center provides mental health, DD, and autism-related behavioral services across eastern Kentucky including Floyd County. DD waiver coordination and crisis services are available through this regional CMHC.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Paintsville · multi-county
Autism Society of Kentucky — Big Sandy Region / Johnson County
Autism Society of Kentucky statewide support for Johnson County families in the Big Sandy region. Online peer connections are especially important given the region's geographic isolation.
Salyersville · multi-county
Autism Society of Kentucky — Magoffin County / Eastern Appalachia
Autism Society of Kentucky online peer support for Magoffin County families. Virtual groups and the statewide helpline are essential resources in this small, isolated mountain county.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Paintsville · multi-county
KY-SPIN — Johnson County Outreach
Free IEP advocacy for Johnson County families navigating Johnson County Schools and Paintsville Independent. Remote support is available for Big Sandy region families.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Louisa · multi-county
KY-SPIN — Lawrence County Outreach
Free IEP advocacy for Lawrence County families from Kentucky's federally funded PTI. Families attending West Virginia schools should also check WV's PTI. KY-SPIN covers Kentucky school IEPs.
FREE. KY-SPIN covers Kentucky school IEPs only.
Salyersville · multi-county
KY-SPIN — Magoffin County Outreach
Free IEP advocacy for Magoffin County families from Kentucky's statewide PTI. Phone support is essential for this isolated Appalachian county.
FREE. Phone advocacy available.
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