County resource guide
Laurel County, Kentucky
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Laurel County. Kentucky statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
London
St. Joseph London — Pediatric Services
Primary regional hospital for Laurel County in southeastern Kentucky. Comprehensive autism evaluations typically require referral to UK HealthCare in Lexington (~80 miles north). Telehealth with UK-affiliated providers is an important access pathway.
Primary regional hospital for Laurel County in southeastern Kentucky. Comprehensive autism evaluations typically require referral to UK HealthCare in Lexington (~80 miles north). Telehealth with UK-affiliated providers is an important access pathway.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
London
Kentucky First Steps — Laurel County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Laurel County children under 3. Home-based services throughout the county. Free under IDEA Part C.
Free early intervention for Laurel County children under 3. Home-based services throughout the county. Free under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
London
Hopebridge — Laurel County / London
ABA therapy for Laurel County families. In-home and telehealth options important for this Appalachian county where UK HealthCare in Lexington is the primary destination for autism evaluation.
ABA therapy for Laurel County families. In-home and telehealth options important for this Appalachian county where UK HealthCare in Lexington is the primary destination for autism evaluation.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
London
Autism Society of Kentucky — Southeast KY/Laurel County
Statewide support organization. UK HealthCare telehealth is often the primary specialist access for Laurel County families.
Statewide support organization. UK HealthCare telehealth is often the primary specialist access for Laurel County families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Laurel
KY-SPIN — Laurel County Outreach
FREE statewide PTI. Key resource before any IEP meeting with Laurel County Schools.
FREE statewide PTI. Key resource before any IEP meeting with Laurel County Schools.
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