County resource guide
Autism Resources in Marion, Kentucky
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Marion. Kentucky statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
9 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Lebanon
Flaget Memorial Hospital — Marion County Pediatric Services
Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown (Nelson County, ~15 miles northwest) is the nearest full-service hospital for Marion County families. Developmental referrals and screenings; comprehensive autism evaluations use Norton Children's in Louisville (~60 miles west) or UK HealthCare in Lexington (~55 miles northeast).
Springfield · multi-county
UK Kentucky Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics (Washington County Referral)
Washington County families in Springfield are approximately 55 miles from Lexington, making UK Kentucky Children's Hospital the most accessible major autism evaluation center. Ask your primary care provider for a referral.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Lebanon
Kentucky First Steps — Marion County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Marion County children under 3 under IDEA Part C. Home-based speech, OT, and developmental services throughout the county.
Springfield · multi-county
Kentucky First Steps — Washington County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Washington County children under 3. Home-based services for Springfield-area families with access to central Kentucky contractor networks.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Lebanon
Centria Autism — Marion County / Lebanon
In-home ABA therapy for Marion County families. Accepts Kentucky Medicaid. Both the Louisville and Lexington metro ABA centers are accessible for Marion County families given central location.
Springfield · multi-county
Centria Autism — Washington County / Springfield
In-home ABA therapy for Washington County families in Springfield. Accepts Kentucky Medicaid. Lexington and Louisville are both roughly equidistant as ABA center hubs for this Bluegrass-region county.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Lebanon
Autism Society of Kentucky — Marion County
Autism Society of Kentucky statewide support for Marion County families. Lebanon's central KY location gives families access to both Louisville and Lexington autism community resources.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Lebanon
KY-SPIN — Marion County Outreach
Free IEP advocacy for Marion County families from Kentucky's federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting with Marion County Schools.
Springfield · multi-county
KY-SPIN — Washington County IEP Advocacy
Free IEP advocacy for Washington County families in Springfield. KY-SPIN serves all 120 counties, with statewide phone support critical in this rural central Kentucky community.
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