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 listed

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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