County resource guide
Autism Resources in Woodford, Kentucky
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Woodford. Kentucky statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
11 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).
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.
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.
Versailles · multi-county
Kentucky First Steps — Woodford County Early Intervention
Free early intervention for Woodford County children under 3. Versailles families have excellent access to Lexington metro First Steps contractors — one of the richest EI contractor networks in the state.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Lawrenceburg · multi-county
Bluegrass ABA Therapy — Anderson County / Lawrenceburg
Center-based and in-home ABA for Anderson County. Proximity to Lexington and Frankfort provides strong access to the Bluegrass region ABA network. 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.
Versailles
Autism Society of Kentucky — Woodford County / Lexington Area
Autism Society of Kentucky support for Woodford County families. Lexington chapter events and support groups are just 15 miles from Versailles, making this one of the best-served rural counties in the state.
Lawrenceburg · multi-county
Autism Society of the Bluegrass — Anderson County / Lawrenceburg
Anderson County families have strong access to the Lexington-based Autism Society of the Bluegrass chapter programming just 30 miles east.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Lawrenceburg · multi-county
KY-SPIN — Anderson County Outreach
Free IEP advocacy and training for Anderson County families from Kentucky's federally funded PTI. Helps families navigate Anderson County Schools.
FREE.
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