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Growing Need, Limited Local Options
Scott County is feeling the same statewide surge in neurodivergent diagnoses seen across Kentucky. Statewide, autism diagnoses more than tripled between 2009 and 2023. As of 2020, Scott County had an estimated 1,000 or more residents with autism. In the 2022–2023 school year, nearly 10 percent of all Kentucky students with disabilities were identified as autistic. Many more carry diagnoses of ADHD, developmental delays, and other neurodevelopmental differences, where ABA can help.
Scott County Schools provides special education under 15 primary disability categories, but major gaps remain in local transition services and diagnostic clinics. Most families in Georgetown must travel to Lexington for comprehensive evaluations. Lexington Center for Children is a natural next step once a diagnosis is in place. Notably, a 2026 Scott County initiative is now training EMS and fire departments on autism awareness, a sign the community is recognizing how many families need better local support.
ABA Social Skills Groups Near Georgetown, KY
For Georgetown families, one of the hardest services to find locally is structured peer-based social skills support. Lexington Center for Children offers ABA social skills groups serving children from Scott County. Groups are built around the same evidence-based ABA principles guiding all of our therapy. For many families, the group is what makes the drive to Lexington worth it.
Sessions are small, therapist-led, and built around real situations children face at school, at home, and in the community. Children practice conversation, turn-taking, and reading social cues. They can also build new friendships alongside peers at a similar stage. Groups are matched by age and developmental level. The fit is intentional, not incidental. Progress in these sessions often shows up much faster than families expect.
The drive from Georgetown to Lexington via I-75 is typically under 25 minutes. For many families, the group becomes the anchor of their child’s weekly therapy routine. The consistency of the commute itself becomes part of the transition into the session. Most children settle into the travel time within the first few weeks.
What Georgetown Families Can Expect
Insurance is usually the first thing parents want to sort out, and we get it. Call us, and we will pull up your benefits while you are on the phone. We will tell you exactly what your plan covers, what it does not, and what to expect before your child’s first session. If you are still working toward a diagnosis, that is fine too. We can talk through what comes next.
The first real conversation is not about forms or intake paperwork. It is about your child. We want to know what is happening at school. What struggles are they facing in the classroom? Are there any hard mornings at home, and what do those look like? Our Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) listens to your issues and concerns. We want to make sure we have a clear picture of your child. Many Georgetown families tell us that the first conversation feels different from what they expected, and that is kind of the point.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are searching for ABA therapy near Georgetown, KY, we would love to connect with you. Contact us today to schedule a consultation. We are happy to answer your questions about how ABA therapy could benefit your child. Our team will help you figure out whether Lexington Center for Children is the right fit for your family.