County resource guide
Autism Resources in Lawrence, Kentucky
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Lawrence. Kentucky statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
13 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Greenup · multi-county
ARH Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital — Autism Referrals (Greenup)
Appalachian Regional Healthcare's Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Ashland serves Greenup County as the primary care hub. For autism evaluations, UK HealthCare and Marshall University's autism programs in Huntington WV are both accessible. Boyd County (Ashland) borders Greenup directly.
Ashland (Boyd County) is immediately adjacent — strong regional medical access.
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.
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.
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.
Ashland · multi-county
Pathways — Greenup County Mental Health Services
Pathways, Inc. provides mental health, DD, and autism-related services for Greenup County residents. DD waiver coordination, crisis services, and community supports are available through this northeast Kentucky CMHC, which is the primary behavioral health agency for the Ashland metro area.
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.
Louisa · multi-county
Autism Society of Kentucky — Lawrence County / Tri-State Area
Autism Society of Kentucky connects Lawrence County families with tri-state KY/WV/OH autism community resources. Huntington, WV autism organizations are also accessible for border families.
Greenup · multi-county
Autism Society of Kentucky — Northeast/Ashland Network (Greenup)
The Autism Society of Kentucky connects Greenup County families to Ashland-area autism support networks and statewide resources. Pathways' family support programs and Marshall University's autism advocacy community across the river supplement local options.
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.
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