County resource guide
Autism Resources in Laurel County, Kentucky
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Laurel County. Kentucky statewide resources also apply.
Laurel County — home to London — is a central Appalachian Kentucky county on I-75. Families typically travel to Lexington for specialized autism evaluations and therapy. Kentucky's First Steps serves children under 3, and KY-SPIN provides free IEP advocacy statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers5 providers in Laurel County
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Diagnostic 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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Helpful guides
Guides for Laurel 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 Laurel County
Serving families across Laurel County including London, Corbin, Lily, East Bernstadt, Bush, Rockholds, Woodbine, Keavy, Bimble and Pittsburg and more.
See all Kentucky resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Kentucky.
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