County resource guide
Autism Resources in Washington, Kentucky
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Washington. Kentucky statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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.
Springfield · multi-county
Kentucky First Steps — Washington County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Washington County children under 3. Home-based services for Springfield-area families with access to central Kentucky contractor networks.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
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.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Springfield
Autism Society of Kentucky — Washington County Outreach
Autism Society of Kentucky statewide support for Washington County families. Lexington and Louisville chapter events are both accessible from Springfield.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
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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