Autism resources in
Madison County.

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 hospital clinic on Richmond Road in nearby Lexington has developmental pediatricians and psychologists who provide comprehensive autism diagnosis and evaluation for children. Your child's primary care provider will need to send a referral, so ask your pediatrician to help you get started.

This university-based clinic right in Richmond offers autism diagnostic assessments and evaluations for children, teens, and adults, along with therapy and family support. Because they receive many requests, they keep a waiting list, so it helps to call early to ask about current wait times.

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 Kentucky's official state office for special education, and it explains your rights and free ways to resolve a disagreement with your child's school — including mediation, a written complaint, or a due process hearing. If an IEP problem cannot be worked out with the district, this is where you turn.

This is your local school district's special education office in Richmond, and it is responsible for finding, evaluating, and serving every child ages 3 to 21 who may need an IEP or 504 plan. You can call the Director of Special Education directly to request an evaluation or ask questions about your child's services.

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 nonprofit clinic at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond that has served the community since 1984, offering speech and language therapy for children with autism, apraxia, and other communication delays. They welcome self-referrals from parents and often cost less than private clinics.

A family-centered pediatric practice with locations in Richmond and Berea offering occupational, physical, speech, and feeding therapy for children with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing differences. Their Berea office is just minutes from Foley Middle and Madison Southern High.

A Richmond clinic that brings speech, occupational, physical, ABA, and mental health therapy together under one roof for children with autism, developmental delays, and sensory needs. Having all services in one place can make scheduling much simpler for busy families.

A Richmond clinic offering play-based speech, occupational, and physical therapy for children from birth through age 21. Their warm, individualized approach can be a gentle first step for families just starting the therapy journey.

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.

This nonprofit law firm in Richmond offers free legal help to lower-income families in Madison County, including problems with public benefits like Medicaid, SSI, and disability denials. They also handle housing, family, and consumer issues.

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 long-running Central Kentucky chapter that connects parents and professionals for support, education, and community. This University of Kentucky resource page shares how to reach them.

Through Richmond Parks and Recreation's Special Needs Activities and Programs (SNAP), local families can join year-round sports, activities, and dances for people of all ability levels. A welcoming way to connect with other families close to home.

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.

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.

Kentucky's Medicaid waivers, like Supports for Community Living and the Michelle P. Waiver, pay for adult day programs, job supports, and community living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DAIL can help you find enrollment steps and the regional agency serving Madison County.