RESOURCE DIRECTORY
(with website links)
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Families on the Spectrum PRIVATE GROUP
We have a public page that anyone is welcome to join! The Families on the Spectrum PRIVATE group on Facebook is for individuals on the spectrum, caregivers and parents. To join, visit the group on Facebook and request to join and PLEASE make sure to answer all of the questions as we work to keep the group a safe space for our families.
EARLY INTERVENTION
EDUCATION
Headstart
Elementary
Middle School
Hight School
CHILDCARE & ADULT-CARE
Daycare/Preschool
Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC)
THERAPY PROVIDERS
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapy
Occupational Therapy
INSURANCE & WAIVERS
PODCASTS
Where we explore different strategies to improve the lives of individuals with autism.
the Autism Dietitian has helped thousands of parents with kids with autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders take the guesswork out of nutrition. She dives into the research connecting diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes to help kids feel their best.
TRAVEL
Nashville International Airport
Form: Request for TSA Cares Assistance
Condition Card: TSA Notification Card
EXTRA CURRICULAR & MISC
Music Therapy
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Cassidy's Cause Therapeutic Riding Academy
Summer Programs & Activities
Specialty Food Vendors
DEVICES AND APPS
Home Health Supplies
Insurance
Michelle P. Waiver
Grants
Tax Information for Caregivers
HELPFUL WEBSITES
We are dedicated to empowering those who support individuals with Autism by providing resources, tools, and training!
Reliable, research-based guidance to help you navigate nutrition for Autism and help your child feel their best.
Enjoy the best selection of sensory tools for sensory processing, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and special needs.
In the U.S., 1 in 54 children is diagnosed on the autism spectrum (ASD). While the diagnosis is common, public understanding of autism is not.
While it’s true there can be significant differences between people with autism and their peers, all children want the same things: to feel safe, happy, and loved. All children have something to contribute—unique perspectives and talents that help make the world a richer and more interesting place.
Sesame Workshop created Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children, a nationwide initiative aimed at communities with children ages 2 to 5. Developed with input from parents, people who serve the autism community, and people with autism, See Amazing in All Children offers ways to manage common challenges, to simplify everyday activities, and to grow connections and support from family, friends, and community.
Do you know of a local therapy or provider that we do not have listed? Feel free to let us know and we will
work to keep our resources as up to date as possible!
Helpful Links
Autism Information for Families
The Kentucky Autism Training Center (KATC) is dedicated to giving families access to the information, services and supports they need by providing an up-to-date, comprehensive website. We understand that the amount of information available on the web regarding autism spectrum can be overwhelming. The purpose of this page it to give you a road map for your travels. If your child was recently diagnosed, click on the link and learn more about autism and the actions you should take to obtain services.
Source: http://louisville.edu/education/kyautismtraining/families
The Kentucky Autism Training Center (KATC)
A part of the University of Louisville's College of Education and Human Development, is pleased to introduce Kentucky's Family Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders. This comprehensive guide was developed by parents, professionals and individuals with autism spectrum disorders to answer the question: "When your child was first diagnosed, what information did you need most?" The KATC honors the compassion of Dr. Pinkstaff by dedicating the second edition of the Kentucky’s Family Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders to his memory.
Source: http://louisville.edu/education/kyautismtraining/resources/family-guide
KY-SPIN, Inc. provides statewide training, information and support to people with all types of disabilities, their parents and families, and professionals for all age groups.
The statewide mission of KY-SPIN, Inc. is to empower and support individuals with disabilities and their families to effectively advocate for and access needed information, resources and support networks in order to enhance the quality of their lives.
KY-SPIN, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting programs which will enable persons with disabilities and their families to enhance their quality of life."
Source: http://www.kyspin.com/