County resource guide
Autism Resources in Lincoln, Kentucky
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Lincoln. Kentucky statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
13 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Liberty · multi-county
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital — Casey County Referral Pathway
Casey County (Liberty) families access Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset (Pulaski County, ~25 miles south) or UK HealthCare in Lexington (~75 miles north) for comprehensive autism evaluations. This south-central Kentucky county is between two regional hubs.
Somerset (Pulaski County, ~25 mi south) and Lexington (~75 mi north) are primary evaluation hubs.
Lancaster · multi-county
UK HealthCare — Kentucky Children's Hospital (Garrard)
UK HealthCare in Lexington is the primary autism evaluation resource for Garrard County families. Lancaster sits in the Bluegrass region approximately 35 miles from Lexington, making UK's developmental pediatrics team highly accessible.
Stanford · multi-county
UK HealthCare — Lincoln County Referral Pathway
Lincoln County (Stanford) is ~50 miles south of Lexington, providing reasonable access to UK HealthCare and Kentucky Children's Hospital for comprehensive autism evaluations. Lake Cumberland Regional in Somerset (~35 miles south) also serves the area.
Lexington (UK) ~50 mi north; Somerset (Lake Cumberland) ~35 mi south.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Stanford · multi-county
Kentucky First Steps — Lincoln County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Lincoln County children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Free under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Stanford · multi-county
Bluegrass ABA Therapy — Lincoln County / Stanford
ABA therapy serving Lincoln County. Proximity to Lexington means families also have access to the central Kentucky ABA network. Accepts Kentucky Medicaid.
Liberty · multi-county
Centria Autism — Casey County / Liberty
In-home ABA therapy for Casey County. Accepts Kentucky Medicaid. UK HealthCare telehealth supplements local services for this rural south-central Kentucky county.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Morehead · multi-county
Comprehend — Garrard County Mental Health Services
Comprehend, Inc. provides mental health, DD, and autism-related behavioral services for Garrard County. DD waiver coordination and crisis intervention are available through this central Kentucky CMHC.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Lancaster · multi-county
Autism Society of Kentucky — Bluegrass Network (Garrard)
The Autism Society of Kentucky connects Garrard County families to Lexington-area support groups and statewide autism resources. The ASK Bluegrass chapter provides the most accessible programming for Lancaster-area families.
Liberty · multi-county
Autism Society of Kentucky — Casey County / South-Central KY
Statewide support connecting Casey County families to peer networks. Somerset-area resources (Pulaski County) are the nearest active community support.
Stanford · multi-county
Autism Society of the Bluegrass — Lincoln County / South-Central KY
Autism Society of the Bluegrass connects Lincoln County families to Lexington-area autism resources and statewide peer support.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Liberty · multi-county
KY-SPIN — Casey County Outreach
Free IEP advocacy and training for Casey County families from Kentucky's federally funded PTI. Supports navigation of Casey County Schools.
FREE. Remote support available.
Stanford · multi-county
KY-SPIN — Lincoln County Outreach
Free IEP advocacy for Lincoln County families from Kentucky's statewide PTI. Call before IEP meetings with Lincoln County Schools.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Lancaster · multi-county
KY-SPIN — Special Parent Involvement Network (Garrard)
KY-SPIN provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Garrard County families. Staff understand Bluegrass Kentucky school systems and the ARC referral process.
FREE. Kentucky's federally funded PTI.
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