Address: 1301 Ring Road, | Elizabethtown, KY 42701
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About Amanda W. Carter
Amanda W. Carter, M.D., earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology/Chemistry from Cumberland College (2007) and a medical degree from the University of Kentucky (2013). She completed her pediatric residency at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University (2016). Dr. Carter is board certified through the American Academy of Pediatrics as of 2016. She is a member of the Greater Louisville Medical Society and the Kentucky Medical Association. She grew up in Leitchfield, KY and was a biology/anatomy teacher at Ohio Co. High School prior to going to medical school. Dr. Carter enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and aussiedoodle. In her free time she enjoys running, weight lifting and spinning.
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Your pediatrician might be able to administer screenings, but most general doctors are not trained to formally diagnose autism. They might refer you to a qualified diagnostic clinician which include:
Developmental Pediatricians
Child Psychologists
Child Psychiatrists
Pediatric Neurologists
Pediatric Neuropsychologists
Your experience might look different depending on the type of clinician you choose. Many families prefer working with developmental pediatricians. Others might work with a psychiatrist or another specialist to get a different perspective.
A formal ASD diagnosis, or a medical diagnosis, helps you get the support your family needs, especially within the context of accessing medically necessary therapies and services.
Insurance Coverage for Therapies: Medically necessary therapies for ASD are often covered by insurance including, but not limited to, speech therapy, ABA therapy, and occupational therapy.
Financial Support: A diagnosis is required when applying for social security or disability benefits.
Plan for Care: A diagnosis helps identify your child’s support needs. For example, your child might need to develop social communication and self-regulation skills.
Future Research: The more data we gather through evaluations, the more we can improve services for autistic children and adults.
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