County resource guide
Autism Resources in Scott County, Kentucky
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Scott County. Kentucky statewide resources also apply.
Scott County — home to Georgetown — is a growing suburban county north of Lexington, home to Toyota's major Kentucky manufacturing plant. Families have easy access to UK HealthCare in Lexington for autism evaluations. Kentucky's First Steps serves children under 3, and KY-SPIN provides free IEP advocacy statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers13 providers in Scott County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Frankfort · multi-county
UK HealthCare — Kentucky Children's Hospital (Franklin KY)
As Kentucky's state capital, Frankfort (Franklin County) has excellent access to UK HealthCare in Lexington (approximately 25 miles). UK's developmental pediatrics program provides comprehensive autism evaluations and is the primary specialist hub for Franklin County families.
Frankfort is 25 miles from Lexington. Norton Children's Louisville also accessible.
Lexington · multi-county
UK HealthCare — Kentucky Children's Hospital Developmental Pediatrics
Comprehensive autism and developmental evaluations at the University of Kentucky's Kentucky Children's Hospital. Academic medical center serving Fayette County and Central and Eastern Kentucky. UK's developmental pediatrics team is among the strongest clinical resources in the state.
UK's academic medical program — particularly valuable for families in Central and Eastern Kentucky.
Lexington
UK HealthCare — Scott County Referral Pathway
Scott County (Georgetown) is ~15 miles north of Lexington, giving families direct access to UK HealthCare and Kentucky Children's Hospital — the state's academic medical center and primary destination for comprehensive autism evaluations statewide.
Scott County (Georgetown) is ~15 miles north of Lexington, giving families direct access to UK HealthCare and Kentucky Children's Hospital — the state's academic medical center and primary destination for comprehensive autism evaluations statewide.
Versailles · multi-county
UK Kentucky Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics (Woodford County Referral)
Woodford County families in Versailles are just 15 miles west of UK Kentucky Children's Hospital in Lexington — one of the shortest drives in the state to a major autism evaluation center. Direct access to the state's premier academic autism program.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Georgetown
Kentucky First Steps — Scott County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Scott County children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Free early intervention for Scott County children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Georgetown
Bluegrass ABA Therapy — Georgetown / Scott County
Center-based and in-home ABA for Scott County. Proximity to Lexington provides excellent access to the full UK HealthCare autism continuum. Accepts Kentucky Medicaid.
Center-based and in-home ABA for Scott County. Proximity to Lexington provides excellent access to the full UK HealthCare autism continuum. Accepts Kentucky Medicaid.
Lexington · multi-county
Centria Autism — Lexington
In-home and center-based ABA therapy in Fayette County. BCBA-supervised. Accepts most commercial insurance and Kentucky Medicaid.
Versailles · multi-county
Hopebridge — ABA Therapy (Woodford County / Lexington Area)
Hopebridge provides center-based and in-home ABA therapy for Woodford County families, with Lexington clinics just 15 miles away. BCBA-supervised programs accepted by Kentucky Medicaid and most commercial insurers.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Versailles · multi-county
Kentucky Autism Training Center — Professional Development (Woodford/Lexington Area)
The Kentucky Autism Training Center at the University of Louisville provides training, consultation, and family resources statewide. Woodford County families have easy access to KATC's Lexington-area resources given proximity to UK and the Bluegrass region.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Frankfort · multi-county
Autism Society of Kentucky — Bluegrass Capital Network (Franklin)
The Autism Society of Kentucky serves Franklin County families with statewide peer support and access to Lexington-area programming. Frankfort's central location makes both Lexington and Louisville ASK chapters accessible.
Georgetown
Autism Society of the Bluegrass — Scott County / Georgetown
Scott County families have full access to the Lexington metro Autism Society of the Bluegrass programming just 15 miles south.
Scott County families have full access to the Lexington metro Autism Society of the Bluegrass programming just 15 miles south.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Georgetown
KY-SPIN — Scott County Outreach
FREE statewide PTI. Call before IEP meetings with Scott County Schools.
FREE statewide PTI. Call before IEP meetings with Scott County Schools.
Frankfort · multi-county
KY-SPIN — Special Parent Involvement Network (Franklin KY)
KY-SPIN provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Franklin County families. Located in the state capital, Franklin County families may also benefit from proximity to state disability agency offices.
FREE. State capital location means direct access to CHFS, KDE, and other state agencies.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Scott 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.
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