Your Autism Journey Roadmap + Resource Guide

About Autism- All Ages

Connect with Families - All Ages

Start Here: a guide for parents of autistic kids - Autistic Self Advocacy Network

Microsoft Word - ASD Support Groups in KY.docx

Home - KY-SPIN

Family to Family Program - Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Community Supports and Benefits- All Ages

Michelle P. Waiver - Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Home and Community Based Waiver - Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Supports for Community Living Waiver - Cabinet for Health and Family Services

DB101 Kentucky - Home

Find government benefits and financial help | USAGov

Disability | SSA

What You Need To Know About Your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) When You Turn 18

Assistive Technology for Communication- All Ages

KATS Network – Disability Solutions Through Technology

Kentucky Speaks AAC – Human Development Institute

Course Catalog – HDI Learning

Augmetative Alternative Communication (AAC) | Therapist Neurodiversity Collective

E3TC Assistive Technology – Human Development Institute

Diagnosis 0+

Square One – Specialists in Child and Adolescent Development

Direct Pediatrics - Assessment

Norton Children’s Development Center | Norton Children's 5 and under

Early Intervention- 5 and under

https://sevencounties.org/

Kentucky Early Intervention System - Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Public Preschool - Governor's Office of Early Childhood

Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Autism Guidance

KY-SPIN Publications & Videos - KY-SPIN

Education

5 & Under

Early Childhood | Jefferson County Public Schools 3yr-4yr

Carriage House Educational Services 1yr-6yr

BCA | Bluegrass Center for Autism 2+

Chatterbox in Crestwood, KY – Preschool • Therapies for Children 2yr-3yr

Little Light House Central Kentucky | Tuition Free School 0-6yr

Older Students

Tips to Support Your Teen Graduating from High School - HealthyChildren.org

Transition Overview Document for Kentucky Families – Human Development Institute

Transition Resources - Kentucky Department of Education

Kentucky Profile of Transition Practices (KPTP)

College Funding for Students with Disabilities | DO-IT

Student Financial Aid Search Engine: Find & Apply For Financial Aid to Pay for College

Home | Think Higher. Think College.

Transition to Adulthood

Pediatric Dentists

Derby City Pediatric Dentistry DCPD

Pediatric Dental Group of Louisville- https://www.pdglouisville.com

Kids Dentistree Sheperdsville, KY Location - Kid's Dentistree

Prospect Pediatric Dentistry of Prospect

Summer Camps

FEAT Dreams with Wings Programs - FEAT Louisville 7+

Autistic Self-Advocacy - 18+

Learn about Self-Advocacy

Autistic Self Advocacy Network

Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN)

CurriculumForSelfAdvocates_r7.pdf

Kentuckiana Autistic Spectrum Alliance - KASA

My Choice Kentucky – Supported Decision-Making Options in the Commonwealth

SNA_Disabilities_Handbook-FINAL (2) - Google Docs

Government/Legal 18+

https://yussmanspecialneedslaw.com/

Employment- 18+

Home - Coalition For Workforce Diversity

Zoom Group

Vocational Rehabilitation - Kentucky Career Center

Autism Friendly Business Initiative - FEAT Louisville

Employment First in Kentucky.pdf

Selecting a Supportive Employment Guide

How to Apply for VR Services - Kentucky Career Center

Employment Checklists – Human Development Institute

Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers – Here to help employers understand and support their autistic employees in Kentucky

www.northstarlouisville.org

Day Programs - 18+

Job Vocational Program at BCA BCA | Bluegrass Center for Autism https://featoflouisville.org/programs/

Harbor House

PILLAR

Adult & Seniors Day Programs | Active Day

Zoom Group

www.northstarlouisville.org

Residential Programs 18+

Developmental Disabilities | Dreams With Wings | United States

PILLAR

Cedar Lake

Independent Living - 18+

Transition to Independent Living - KY-SPIN

Statewide Independent Living Council

Center for Accessible Living

disABILITY Resource Center – Services, Support, and Advocacy to People with Disabilities

Hart-Supported Living – Transportation Initiative

Additional Resources- All Ages

Kentucky Advisory Council on Autism – Improving Kentucky’s system of care for individuals on the autism spectrum

My Choice Kentucky – Human Development Institute

LifeCourse Nexus – Exchange Knowledge | Build Capacity | Engage Collaboratively

Resources and Supports for Families — Kentucky Autism Training Center

Transition Services for Students - Kentucky Career Center

Transition Planning Resources – Kentucky Advisory Council on Autism

Sunflower Program | Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport

Public Safety- All Ages

FEAT Watch

Yellow dot

Add communication disorder on KY state ID

Programs - FEAT Louisville

Crisis Information- All Ages

Peace Hospital | Behavioral Health and Psychiatric Care | Louisville Ky | UofL Health

988 Lifeline - If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988.

New SAMHSA app will help people who have serious mental illness to develop a crisis plan | SAMHSA