This page gathers autism and disability resources for families in Bullitt County, Kentucky. You'll find 14 local resources listed here, alongside Kentucky statewide programs and nationwide services, all verified and in one place. For children under three, Kentucky's starting point is First Steps (the Kentucky Early Intervention System); for school-age children, special education and IEPs run through your local school district. Confirm details directly with each provider.
Diagnosis & Early Intervention
Getting an evaluation and accessing early services.
Free CDC milestone checklists and a Milestone Tracker app help you follow your child's development from 2 months to 5 years, so you know what to watch for and when to act. A gentle first step when you're unsure whether to seek an evaluation.
Kentucky's free statewide program that evaluates babies and toddlers from birth to age 3 and provides therapy and support if your child has a developmental delay or disability. You can call to make a referral yourself, no doctor needed, and services are available in every county.
Kentucky's parent-run information center that helps you understand evaluations, First Steps early intervention, and the whole process of getting your child diagnosed and supported. Real people who have been through it can guide you and answer your questions for free.
Kentucky's dedicated autism center, offering autism testing and diagnosis along with therapy and family support all in one place. Based in Louisville with outreach diagnostic clinics in Bowling Green, Owensboro, Paducah, and Somerset.
The University of Kentucky's clinic in Lexington that provides thorough diagnostic evaluations for autism, developmental delays, ADHD, and related conditions in young children. A good option for families in central and eastern Kentucky seeking a formal medical diagnosis.
A specialized tertiary clinic in downtown Louisville providing diagnostic evaluations and treatment for infants and children with autism, developmental disabilities, ADHD, and learning differences. Connected to Norton Children's at the Novak Center for Children's Health.
This University of Louisville center brings together the Weisskopf Child Evaluation Center, the Bingham Clinic, and the Kentucky Autism Training Center under one roof to evaluate and support children with autism. Families near Bullitt County can turn here for diagnostic evaluations and evidence-based care from a university medical team.
School & IEP Rights
IEPs, 504 plans, special education, and school advocacy.
Every state has a federally funded Parent Training & Information Center offering free help with IEPs, special-education rights, and early intervention. This hub's directory locates the center that serves your state.
A national nonprofit protecting the rights of students with disabilities. Use their member directory to find a special-education attorney or trained advocate near you when you need help with an IEP or a dispute with a school.
Every state has a federally mandated Protection & Advocacy agency that offers free legal help when a school isn't following your child's IEP or evaluating them as required. This directory connects you to the office serving your area.
The state's special education office offers clear, official guidance on eligibility, ARC/IEP meetings, and 504 plans, including a family video series that walks you through the process step by step. It's a trustworthy place to check what the rules actually say for Kentucky schools.
Kentucky's designated disability rights agency protects your child's legal rights in school, including help understanding IEPs, 504 plans, and issues like restraint and seclusion. They provide free information, publications, and legal advocacy for Kentucky families.
This is your local school district's special education team, led by the Director of Early Childhood and Specialized Learning, who oversees IEPs and ARC (IEP) meetings for Bullitt County students. If your child needs an evaluation, services, or you have questions about their plan, start here.
Therapy & Treatment
ABA, speech, OT, and finding the right providers.
You matter too. Psychology Today's therapist finder filters for 'caregiver stress' and 'autism family,' and Open Path Collective offers reduced-cost therapy sessions nationwide. You cannot support your child well without also supporting yourself.
A statewide center at the University of Louisville, established by the Kentucky legislature, that offers trainings, workshops, and evidence-based resources to help families and providers support autistic Kentuckians. A trusted first stop for understanding services and next steps.
A Kentucky state office that helps eligible children under 21 get physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, hearing tests, and specialty medical care. Call the toll-free line to find the office serving your county.
A local Shepherdsville clinic offering ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy for children with autism and developmental delays, all under one roof. They serve families across Bullitt County and can help you get started with an evaluation.
Kentucky's free early intervention program for children birth to age three with developmental delays, serving Bullitt County through the Louisville-area Point of Entry. One call connects you to evaluations, therapy, and a family service plan.
The regional community mental health center with an office right in Shepherdsville, offering developmental disabilities services, child and family therapy, case management, and psychological testing. This is a trusted local starting point for support close to home.
Financial Assistance & Benefits
Medicaid waivers, SSI, ABLE accounts, and legal aid.
ABLE accounts let people with disabilities (onset before age 26) save money tax-free without losing Medicaid or SSI eligibility. This center compares every state's ABLE program so you can pick the best one for your family.
This free, plain-language tool helps you understand how SSI, Medicaid, ABLE accounts, and work affect one another, with calculators to see how a job or savings changes your benefits. It's a clear guide for families navigating the confusing world of disability benefits.
This Kentucky grant program gives families flexible, non-Medicaid funds for supports like respite, home modifications, personal care, and adaptive equipment so a loved one with a disability can stay in their own home and community. Any Kentuckian with an ADA-recognized disability can apply, with an April 1 deadline each year.
DAIL runs Kentucky's caregiver support and respite programs and connects families to help through the regional Area Agencies on Aging. It's a good first call for finding in-home respite, adult day services, and other supports for caregivers.
This federally mandated agency offers free legal advocacy, information, and training to protect the rights of Kentuckians with disabilities, including help with waiver services, IEPs, guardianship alternatives, and disability discrimination. It's a trusted place to turn when your child's rights or services are at stake.
This Kentucky Medicaid waiver helps people with intellectual or developmental disabilities get in-home and community supports so they can live as independently as possible. You apply through kynect after establishing Medicaid eligibility; there is currently a waiting list, so applying early matters.
Kentucky's official ABLE program lets families and individuals with disabilities save and invest for disability-related expenses without losing SSI or Medicaid eligibility. Anyone whose disability began before age 46 can open a tax-advantaged account and manage it entirely online.
A Louisville nonprofit serving Jefferson County families since 1952, with education and resources on navigating disability finances, insurance, and benefits like SSI and Medicaid. A warm local first call when the paperwork feels overwhelming.
Legal Aid Society provides free civil legal help to Hardin County families who are low-income, including problems with income, health coverage, and public benefits. If a benefit was denied or you need help with paperwork, they may be able to step in.
SSI is a federal monthly cash benefit for children and adults with disabilities who have limited income and resources, and many families use it alongside Medicaid. This official government page walks you through eligibility and how to start an application with the Social Security Administration.
Support Groups & Community
Find your people, in person and online.
The nation's oldest grassroots autism organization. Their National Helpline connects families to information and referrals, and their affiliate finder points you to a local chapter in your area for in-person support and events.
The largest national community-based organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Local chapters offer advocacy, family support, and lifelong services. Use the chapter finder to locate the office nearest you.
Dial 2-1-1 (or visit 211.org) to reach a free, confidential referral line for local health and human services in almost every US community, including disability services, respite, food, housing, and financial assistance.
This nonprofit runs sensory-friendly family events, summer camps, and social gatherings so autism families across Kentucky and Southern Indiana can connect and have fun together. They also keep a resource directory and offer ongoing support and education for the whole family.
This state office helps connect autistic individuals, families, and caregivers to resources and coordinates autism supports across Kentucky. Its councils and subcommittees cover early childhood through adulthood so you can find guidance at any stage.
HDI is Kentucky's university center for people with developmental disabilities, offering family mentoring, advocacy connections, and information on education, recreation, and transition to adult life. It's a warm, statewide starting point when you're not sure where to turn.
A grassroots nonprofit serving Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana with monthly support meetings, workshops, and social events for families touched by autism. It is a warm place to connect with other parents who understand.
The community behavioral health center right in Shepherdsville, offering developmental disability services, case management, in-home and school-based support, and peer support for families. They serve everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
Year-round sports training and competition in 15 sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, with local programs and Unified Champion Schools across Kentucky. It is a joyful way for your child to build friendships, confidence, and belonging.
Adult Transition & Long-Term Planning
Aging out of school, adult services, and long-term planning.
A neurodivergent employment agency offering job support nationwide over Zoom: resume building, mock interviews, and career guidance, plus direct outreach to employers to help secure placements. Supports neurodivergent individuals roughly ages 16 to 50, and has been in business over 15 years.
Kentucky's university center on disability, offering trusted, family-friendly resources on transitioning to adulthood, supported employment, and autism-specific job supports. Their planning guides help families map out life after high school across work, housing, and independent living.
The state program that steps in as legal guardian or conservator for adults who can no longer make their own personal or financial decisions and have no family available. If you're weighing guardianship as your child ages into adulthood, this office can explain your options.
Kentucky's state agency that helps adults and transition-age youth with disabilities find and keep jobs through counseling, training, supported employment, and assistive technology. Counselors serve all 120 counties, so there's an office near your family.
The state department that oversees adult supports for Kentuckians with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including the Supports for Community Living and Michelle P. Medicaid waivers and the Hart-Supported Living program. This is the starting point for adult day, employment, and community-living services.
This nonprofit offers a pooled special needs trust that lets you set aside money for your loved one without risking their Medicaid or SSI eligibility. It is a practical tool for long-term financial planning; the site is educational and points you to an attorney for legal advice.
This Medicaid waiver funds adult day training, personal care, respite, and community supports so your adult child can live and grow at home instead of in a facility. Families of young adults aging out often start here; apply through an Aging and Disability Resource Center.
The state agency that helps adults and transition-age students with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep employment, including assessment, training, job placement, and support on the job. A Florence office serves Boone County residents.
A note on these listings. This directory is informational and not an
endorsement. Programs, phone numbers, and eligibility change, so always confirm details
directly with the provider before relying on them. Nothing here is medical or legal advice.
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