County resource guide
Autism Resources in Mercer, Kentucky
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Mercer. Kentucky statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
7 listedDiagnostic 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.
For providers
Be the first featured provider in Mercer County
Featured listings include your logo, extended description, a direct contact button, and top placement above standard listings. Families searching for help in Mercer County see you first.
Missing a provider? Submit a listing — it's free →
See all Kentucky resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Kentucky.
Kentucky state guide →