County resource guide
Autism Resources in McCreary, Kentucky
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in McCreary. Kentucky statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Whitley City · multi-county
UK HealthCare Telehealth — McCreary County Developmental Pediatrics
McCreary County (Whitley City) is one of Kentucky's most economically distressed counties in the Daniel Boone National Forest. UK HealthCare telehealth is the primary specialist access for autism evaluations. In-person visits at UK Lexington (~100 miles north) or Lake Cumberland Regional (~50 miles north) are needed for formal diagnosis.
One of Kentucky's most economically distressed counties. Telehealth is essential. UK Lexington (~100 mi north) for in-person evaluation.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Whitley City · multi-county
Kentucky First Steps — McCreary County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for McCreary County children under 3. Home-based services critical in this Appalachian county where transportation barriers are significant.
Free under IDEA Part C. Home visits eliminate transportation barriers.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Whitley City · multi-county
Centria Autism — McCreary County / Whitley City (Telehealth/In-Home)
Telehealth and in-home ABA for McCreary County in Kentucky's Appalachian south. Medicaid is the primary payer in this high-poverty county. Accepts Kentucky Medicaid.
Medicaid essential — McCreary is one of KY's highest poverty counties.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Whitley City · multi-county
Autism Society of Kentucky — McCreary County / Appalachian South
Autism Society of Kentucky virtual peer support for McCreary County families. Online community and statewide helpline are primary support resources in one of Kentucky's most underserved counties.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Whitley City · multi-county
KY-SPIN — McCreary County Outreach
Free IEP advocacy for McCreary County families from Kentucky's statewide PTI. Remote phone advocacy is critical for this high-poverty, rural Appalachian county.
FREE. Phone advocacy is especially critical for high-poverty rural families.
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