| National |
|
Autism Research Institute |
|
Autism Society of America |
|
National Autism Association |
|
FEAT National Organization |
|
National Vaccine Information Center |
|
TEST Foundation |
| |
| Regional/Local |
| Weisskopf Center for
the Evaluation of Children (WCEC) |
| University of Louisville |
| 571 South Floyd Street |
| Louisville, KY 40202 |
| For referrals, call
502-852-5331 |
| The WCEC, a division of
the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department
of Pediatrics, was established to help children who have
special needs realize their full potential. At the WCEC,
children with developmental, learning, and behavioral
disorders receive appropriate diagnostic and intervention
services. Genetic evaluation and genetic counseling are
provided to children and adults who have or who are at risk
of having a birth defect or genetic disorder. Referrals to
the Center are initiated from a wide range of sources,
including physicians, nurses, school systems, health care
agencies, and therapists. |
| |
| First Steps
|
| 270-442-6223 or
1-800-648-6599 |
|
aclark@4rbh.org |
| First Steps is a statewide
early intervention system which provides services to
children from birth to age three with developmental
disabilities and their families. First Steps is Kentucky's
response to the federal initiative called the Infant-Toddler
Program (ITP) established by Public Law 99-457 Part C. First
Steps offers comprehensive services through coordination
with a variety of community agencies and service
disciplines. First Steps is administered by the Commission
for Children with Special Health Care Needs within the
Cabinet for Health Services. |
| |
| Easter Seals West
Kentucky |
| Contact name: Tara Beyer |
|
tbeyer@eswky.com |
| 801 North 29th Street |
|
Paducah, KY 42001 |
|
270.444.9687 |
|
Easter Seals West Kentucky -
Intervention Services at Easter Seals West Kentucky Child
Development Center are for children with special needs who
need a little extra help learning and developing. Early
Intervention is a key part of giving children the boost they
need to succeed. Services include developmental
intervention, speech therapy, occupational therapy and
physical therapy. Services are provided at our center for
children from birth to 16 years. For more information about
us contact
www.eswky.easterseals.com. |
|
|
|
Hampton
Physical Therapy |
| Leslie Crider, OT/Sensory Integration Therapy/PT |
| 5150 Village Square
Drive |
| Paducah KY 42001 |
| 270-443-0681 |
|
|
HORSES (Helping Others
Reach Success through Equestrian Services) Inc.
1210 Wadesboro Rd.
Dexter, KY
270-437-3881 |
