County resource guide
Autism Resources in Nelson, Kentucky
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Nelson. Kentucky statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
11 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Bardstown
Flaget Memorial Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown serves Nelson County families in Bourbon Country. Developmental screenings and referrals; comprehensive autism evaluations use Norton Children's in Louisville (~40 miles northwest). Bardstown is one of Kentucky's most historic towns.
Taylorsville · multi-county
Norton Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics (Spencer County Referral)
Spencer County families in Taylorsville are within 30 miles of both Louisville and Lexington, giving them access to two major autism evaluation centers. Norton Children's in Louisville is the primary referral destination.
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.
Bardstown
Kentucky First Steps — Nelson County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Nelson County children under 3. Home-based services with access to Louisville-area EI specialists given proximity.
Taylorsville · multi-county
Kentucky First Steps — Spencer County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Spencer County children under 3. Home-based services for families in Taylorsville with excellent access to Louisville and Lexington contractor networks.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Taylorsville · multi-county
Centria Autism — Spencer County
In-home ABA therapy for Spencer County families near Taylorsville Lake. Accepts Kentucky Medicaid. Louisville metro ABA centers are accessible within 30 miles.
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.
Bardstown
Hopebridge — Nelson County / Bardstown
ABA therapy for Nelson County families. Louisville metro proximity gives strong access to the full Louisville pediatric and ABA network. Accepts Kentucky Medicaid.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Bardstown
Autism Society of Kentucky — Nelson County / Bardstown
Nelson County families are within easy reach of Louisville metro Autism Society of Kentucky programming. Bardstown's location makes both Louisville and Elizabethtown autism communities accessible.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Bardstown
KY-SPIN — Nelson County Outreach
Free IEP advocacy for Nelson County families. Call before IEP meetings with Nelson 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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