County resource guide
Autism Resources in Martin, Kentucky
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Martin. Kentucky statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
10 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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Appalachian Regional Healthcare — Martin County
ARH facilities in eastern Kentucky Appalachia provide pediatric care for Martin County families. Comprehensive autism evaluations require referral to UK HealthCare in Lexington (~120 miles west) — telehealth with UK specialists is often the primary specialist 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.
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.
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Kentucky First Steps — Martin County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Martin County children under 3. Home-based services are essential in this remote Appalachian coal county.
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.
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Centria Autism — Martin County / Inez (Telehealth)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Martin County families in eastern Kentucky Appalachia. UK HealthCare telehealth and in-home ABA are the primary access modes for this remote mountain county. Accepts Kentucky Medicaid.
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.
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Autism Society of Kentucky — Martin County / Eastern Appalachia
Online and phone peer support through Autism Society of Kentucky for Martin County families. Virtual connections are critical in this remote eastern Kentucky coal county.
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.
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KY-SPIN — Martin County Outreach
Free IEP advocacy for Martin County families. Phone support is critical for this isolated Appalachian county. Call before any IEP meeting with Martin County Schools.
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