LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A first-of-its-kind autism center is now open in Louisville, offering specialized support for young adults and filling a critical gap in care across Kentucky.

For 15 years, the Bluegrass Center for Autism has supported children and young adults. The organization celebrated the grand opening of its fourth location Wednesday.

The BCA’s Fern Creek Adult Day Campus is a 15,000-square foot facility designed specifically for young adults with autism.

Christen Byrne, executive director, said this is the first adult day training center for adults with autism in the entire state of Kentucky.

"We had several individuals that are getting older and needing a different type of service," Byrne said. "We started looking around, really the entire state, specifically for adult day f

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