Autism Resources in Kentucky
A statewide guide to autism services across Kentucky — for families in Louisville, Lexington, Northern Kentucky, Bowling Green, and communities across the Commonwealth.
Kentucky has real anchors — Norton Children's Autism Center and UofL's developmental-behavioral pediatrics in Louisville, UK's developmental pediatrics in Lexington, the Kentucky Autism Training Center, a state insurance mandate with no age or dollar caps since 2018, and Medicaid ABA coverage. Kentucky also faces genuine challenges — the Michelle P. Waiver waiting list, which advocates describe as running years, and thin provider access across rural and Appalachian Kentucky.
This page walks through how the pieces fit together and where the gaps are.
We've written this as a starting point. Kentucky readers who know specifics better than we do — tell us what we got wrong or missed.
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Kentucky at a glance
Early intervention program
Insurance mandate
Medicaid waivers (2)
- Michelle P. Waiver (MPW)
- Supports for Community Living (SCL) Waiver
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Support organizations
Kentucky's federally designated Parent Training and Information Center. Free help with special education, IEPs, disability navigation, and transitions.
Kentucky Protection & AdvocacyKentucky's federally designated protection and advocacy organization. Free legal advocacy for Kentuckians with disabilities.
Kentucky Autism Training Center (KATC)University of Louisville-based statewide training and resource hub for autism. Provides training and information (does not diagnose), serving families and professionals across Kentucky.
Autism Society of the BluegrassRegional Autism Society chapter serving Lexington and Central Kentucky with support, advocacy, and community events.
Autism Society of Kentuckiana (ASK)Regional autism support organization serving the Louisville and Southern Indiana area with support groups, resources, and community.
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