County resource guide
Autism Resources in Spencer, Kentucky
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Spencer. Kentucky statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
8 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Louisville · multi-county
Norton Children's Hospital — Autism Evaluation Program
Comprehensive autism evaluations at Norton Children's Hospital, Louisville's premier pediatric hospital. Multi-disciplinary team serving Jefferson County and the greater Louisville metro.
Louisville's dominant pediatric program. Ask about their community-based evaluation referrals.
Shelbyville · multi-county
Norton Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics (Shelby County Referral)
Shelby County families in Shelbyville are 30 miles east of Louisville, giving direct access to Norton Children's Hospital — the premier autism evaluation center in western Kentucky. Ask your pediatrician for a referral.
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.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Shelbyville · multi-county
Kentucky First Steps — Shelby County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Shelby County children under 3. Shelbyville's proximity to Louisville means families have access to an above-average density of contracted First Steps providers.
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.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Taylorsville
Autism Society of Kentucky — Spencer County
Autism Society of Kentucky statewide support for Spencer County families. Louisville chapter events and groups are within 30 miles of Taylorsville.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Taylorsville · multi-county
KY-SPIN — Spencer County IEP Advocacy
Free IEP advocacy and parent training for Spencer County families. KY-SPIN serves all of Kentucky; Spencer County's proximity to Louisville also provides access to additional advocacy organizations.
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