County resource guide
Autism Resources in Mercer County, Kentucky
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Mercer County. Kentucky statewide resources also apply.
Mercer County — home to Harrodsburg — is a rural county in central Kentucky, home to the state's oldest settlement. Families typically access Lexington's UK HealthCare for specialized autism evaluations. Kentucky's First Steps serves children under 3, and KY-SPIN provides free IEP advocacy statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers7 providers in Mercer County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Lexington · multi-county
UK HealthCare — Anderson County Referral Pathway
Anderson County (Lawrenceburg) is approximately 30 miles southwest of Lexington, giving families direct access to UK HealthCare and Kentucky Children's Hospital for comprehensive autism evaluations — one of the best-positioned small counties in central Kentucky.
Anderson County is well-positioned for UK HealthCare access (~30 min drive).
Harrodsburg
UK HealthCare — Mercer County Referral Pathway
Mercer County (Harrodsburg, Kentucky's oldest settlement) has good access to UK HealthCare in Lexington (~35 miles northeast) for comprehensive autism evaluations. James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital in Harrodsburg provides local pediatric screenings and referrals.
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.
Harrodsburg
Kentucky First Steps — Mercer County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Mercer County children under 3. Home-based services with access to Lexington-area EI providers given proximity.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Harrodsburg
Bluegrass ABA Therapy — Harrodsburg / Mercer County
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy for Mercer County. Lexington proximity provides strong access to the UK HealthCare autism continuum. Accepts Kentucky Medicaid.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Harrodsburg
Autism Society of the Bluegrass — Mercer County
Mercer County families have strong access to Lexington-area Autism Society of the Bluegrass programming given their proximity to the metro.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Harrodsburg
KY-SPIN — Mercer County Outreach
Free IEP advocacy for Mercer County families from Kentucky's statewide PTI. Call before IEP meetings with Mercer County Schools.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Mercer County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
See all Kentucky resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Kentucky.
Kentucky state guide →Nearby counties in Kentucky
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