Autism & Other Resources
Assistive Technology
Refers to devices and tools that may be available to persons with disabilities that allow them to participate more fully in the activities of daily life.
Special Olympics Kentucky
Special Olympics Kentucky supports more than 11,300 athletes with intellectual disabilities in the state, offering training and competition in 15 sports.
Kentucky Autism Training Center (KATC)
Phone (502) 852-4631 or (800) 334-8635, ext. 852-4631.
Email: katc@louisville.edu
Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT)
FEAT of Louisville is dedicated to easing the Autism journey through ongoing support, education, and programs.
(502) 596-1258
Kentucky Office of Autism
Email: amy.cooper-puckett@ky.gov
Bluesprig
OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE - TO CHANGE THE WORLD FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM.
We're founded on 'what if?' What if we focus on quality services? What if we are a leader in ABA research? What if we are strong advocates for the rights of all children with autism? Instead of choosing, we're pursuing all three together - that's the BlueSprig difference.
Face-It
The Face It® Movement, conceived and created in 2012 as a response to the public outcry against the increasing number of child abuse deaths in the Commonwealth, officially launched in April 2013 as an initiative led by Kosair Charities. Face It directly addresses the unacceptable incidences of child abuse and neglect in Kentucky with the promotion of best practices in child abuse prevention and intervention, engaging the community, and advocating for effective policies to improve the child welfare system.
Spinal Bifida Association of Kentucky
The Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky is a resource center for children and adults and their families impacted by Spina Bifida. SBAK educates parents on how to be the best advocate for their child and helps children and adults learn how to advocate for themselves through programs and services that help children and adults overcome physical, cognitive, and social challenges to become successful and independent.
Down Syndrome Association of Central Kentucky
The Down Syndrome Association of Central Kentucky exists to celebrate our Down syndrome community, support individuals with Down syndrome and their families in our region, and educate ourselves and others about the true joys and challenges of Down syndrome.
Epilepsy Foundation
The Epilepsy Foundation leads the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy, and helps accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures and save lives.
Barren Heights
Our Mission is to love and encourage families. We do this primarily by providing free weekend retreats and community outreach events for families who have children with physical or developmental disabilities.
Southeast Christian Church
Southeast has multiple campuses spread out across the Kentuckiana region. United as one family sharing one vision, our hope is to reach as many people as possible with the love of Jesus Christ.
Frazier History Museum
At the Frazier History Museum, members are provided benefits and experiences that are flexible and cost-saving, but also spark the curiosity of the mind and soul, providing entertainment and learning for all ages.
The Village Podcast
We are support network for special needs parenting.
Clinical Behavior Analysis or “CBA” (Louisville)
CBA provides genuinely supportive, responsive, methodical, ethical & most importantly, dependable behavior analysis & therapy services for all ages, including children, adolescents & adults. They also provide a variety of positive behavior support services, counseling, 1:1 community support & access, supervised intensive models of center-based ABA as well as in-home, school & community-based behavior support and/or crisis supports for families across Kentuckiana.
Applied Behavioral Advancements
ABA, LLC is committed to providing the highest quality behavioral services and related therapies. They provide: Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Support Plan Development, Training for Caregivers, Monitoring of Implemented Plans, Early Intervention Services (Autism), In Home Behavior Therapy, MR/DD Crisis Services. Located in Somerset and Louisville, KY
Equility Therapeutic Horsemanship
Full service Equestrian Facility specializing in Therapeutic Riding for individuals with special needs.