Autism resources in
Warren 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 is the local starting place for Kentucky's free early intervention system if you have concerns about how your baby or toddler (birth to age 3) is developing. One call sets up a free evaluation and connects your family to therapies and support right here in Warren County.

Hopebridge provides autism diagnostic assessments right in Bowling Green, so early identification and therapy can happen close to home. They accept Medicaid and private insurance and also offer ABA, occupational, and speech evaluations.

Norton Children's offers thorough autism diagnostic testing and follow-up care, with an outreach clinic in Bowling Green so families don't always have to travel to Louisville. Their team specializes in evaluating children with suspected autism spectrum disorder.

Not sure where to go for an autism evaluation? This Western Kentucky University program helps Bowling Green families find local diagnostic and specialty providers, including autism evaluations held right on the WKU campus. Reach out and they will point you in the right direction.

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.

The state's official special education resource hub for families, covering evaluations, IEPs, assessments, transitions, and dispute resolution in one place. It's a reliable reference for understanding your rights and the steps in the process.

A parent-friendly legal guide that walks you through your rights under IDEA, the IEP and 504 steps, and what to do if you disagree with the school. It also connects you to free local legal help through Kentucky Legal Aid, which serves Warren County.

Your local school district's special education office handles IEPs, 504 plans, and ARC meetings for Warren County children ages 3 to 21 across all disability categories, including autism. This is your first call when you need an evaluation or want to review your child's plan.

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 Western Kentucky University program in Bowling Green that supports autistic individuals from first grade through adulthood with social skills, communication, executive functioning, and even a college-success track. A warm, established local resource right here in Warren County.

A Bowling Green clinic on Ashley Street offering ABA and speech therapy with personalized plans to help children build communication, social, and independence skills. Staffed by board-certified behavior analysts serving Warren County families.

WKU's clinical complex at 104 Alumni Avenue offers a Speech & Language Intervention Program, early childhood services, and family support all under one roof in Bowling Green. A trusted place to start when your child needs speech or developmental help.

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.

Free civil legal help for low-income, disabled, and elderly families in Warren County and 36 surrounding counties, including cases involving public benefits, SSI/disability denials, and access to services. Call the intake line to see if you qualify.

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.

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.

The city's adaptive recreation program offers inclusive sports and activities, including Adaptive Sports of South Central Kentucky and year-round Special Olympics, for children and adults of all ability levels. It is a fun, welcoming way for your child to play and belong right here in Warren County.

A Bowling Green nonprofit that helps autistic young adults build independent living skills, career readiness, and community connections through hands-on programs. A caring option for Warren County families thinking ahead to life after high school.

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 Bowling Green nonprofit runs adult day training, supported employment, and vocational programs right here in Warren County, helping your adult child build daily-living and job skills and find paid work with a coach at their side. It is a longtime local provider of developmental-disability services for south-central Kentucky.

The state's vocational rehab agency has a Bowling Green office that serves Warren County, offering counseling, job training, job placement, and supported employment for people with disabilities moving toward work. This is a good first stop as a young adult ages out of school services and starts thinking about a career.