EVALUATORS

1. Behavior, Attention, and Developmental Disabilities Consultants, LLC (formerly
   Integrated Health)
   IQ testing, autism testing, and ABA therapy
   5779 Getwell Road, Building D, Suite 3
   Southaven, MS 38672
   Phone: (662) 510-6507
   Website: https://www.baddc.net/
   Accepts private insurance and Medicaid.
   
2. Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities
   711 Jefferson Avenue
   Memphis, TN 38105
   Phone: (901) 448-6511
   Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/bcdd/services/
   
3. Campbell Psychological Services, PLLC
   IQ and autism testing
   2005 Harris Drive
   Oxford, MS 38655
   Phone: (662) 513-9936
   Website: https://www.campbellps.com/
   Accepts most major insurances, does not accept Medicaid
   
4. Cardinal Clinical Consulting, LLC
   IQ and autism testing; does not provide ABA therapy
   Joshua C. Fulwiler, Ph.D.
   2625 Traceland Drive, Suite B
   Tupelo, MS 38801
   Phone: (662) 269-3599
   Website: https://www.cardinalclinical.com/
   Accepts private insurance; does not accept Medicaid.
   
5. Christian Psychological Center
   3950 Central Avenue
   Memphis, TN
   Phone: (901) 458-6291
   Website: https://www.cpcmemphis.net/
   
6. Delta Autumn Consulting
   IQ testing, autism testing, and ABA therapy
   Danielle Maack, Ph.D.; John Young, Ph.D.; & AK Black, Ph.D.
   2708 West Oxford Loop, Suite 115
   Oxford, MS 38655
   Phone: (662) 259-0868
   Website: https://deltaautumn.com/
   Accepts private insurance and Medicare; does not accept Medicaid.
   
7. Germantown Psychological Associates, P.C.
   7516 Enterprise Ave, Suite 1, Germantown, TN 38138
   Phone: (901) 755-5802
   Website: https://www.germantownpsych.com/
   Services 5 and up, most insurances accepted, Medicaid is not accepted- no referral
   needed
   
8. Hattiesburg Clinic – Connections
   102 Medical Park
   Hattiesburg, MS 39401
   Phone: (601) 261-5159
   Website: https://www.hattiesburgclinic.com/department/connections/
   
9. Irby Psychological Services, LLC
   IQ testing, autism testing, and ABA therapy
   Sarah M. Irby, Ph.D. & Tera Bradley, Ph.D.
   7075 Golden Oaks Loop West
   Southaven, MS 38671
   Phone: (662) 228-5708
   Website: https://irbypsychservices.net/
   Accepts private insurance and Medicaid.
   
10. Mississippi Department of Health First Steps
    Contact your local health department
    Website: https://msdh.ms.gov/
    
11. Mississippi State University
    The Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic of Mississippi State University
    1219 Blackjack Rd.
    Starkville, MS 39759
    Phone: (662) 325-0152
    Website: https://www.addc.msstate.edu/
    
    Mississippi State University Psychology Clinic
    70 Morgan Ave.
    Starkville, MS 39759
    Phone: (662) 325-0270
    
    Mississippi State University Educational Psychology Clinic
    Offers Autism assessments and behavioral and academic interventions
    Phone: (662) 325-0152
    
    T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability
    326 Hardy Road
    Mississippi State, MS
    Phone: (662) 325-1028
    Website: www.tkmartin.msstate.edu
    
12. Joe Edd Morris, Ph.D.
    IQ testing only; does not provide autism testing or ABA therapy
    1018 North Gloster Street
    Tupelo, MS 38804
    Phone: (662) 871-3117
    Website: https://www.joeeddmorris.com/
    Email: jemorris42@comcast.net
    Does not accept insurance or Medicaid; private pay only.
    
13. University of Mississippi Medical Center-Center for the Advancement of Youth (CAY)
    Requires a referral from a primary care provider.
    Jackson, MS
    Phone: (601) 984-5236
    Website: https://www.umc.edu/Research/Centers-and-Institutes/Centers/Center-for-the-Advancement-of-Youth/Home.html
    
14. Will’s Way
    32 Millbranch Road, Suite 20
    Hattiesburg, MS 39402
    Phone: (601) 255-5264
    Website: https://www.willswaybehavioral.com/

APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS PROVIDERS

1. Anchor Rehabilitation
   2016e St., Suite E
   Corinth, MS
   Phone: 662-643-4043
2. Autism Center of North Mississippi
   Does not provide testing, ABA therapy only
   Spanish Village Complex
   146 South Thomas Street, Suite C
   Tupelo, MS 38801
   Phone: (662) 840-0974
   Website: https://autismcenternms.com/
   Accepts private insurance and Medicaid.
3. Behavior, Attention, and Developmental Disabilities Consultants, LLC (formerly
   Integrated Health)
   IQ testing, autism testing, and ABA therapy
   5779 Getwell Road, Building D, Suite 3
   Southaven, MS 38672
   Phone: (662) 510-6507
   Website: https://www.baddc.net/
   Accepts private insurance and Medicaid.
4. Behavioral Solutions of Mississippi
   Provides ABA Consultation and other services
   Meridian, MS
   Phone: (601) 952-4402
   Website: https://behavioralsolutionsofms.com/
   Accepts most major insurances and Medicaid. Does NOT currently accept Blue Cross
   Blue Shield
5. Blue Sky Behavioral Therapy
   402 Legacy Park
   Ridgleland, MS 39157
   515 Simpson Drive
   Winona, MS 38967
   Phone: (769) 233-7154
   Email: info@blueskybx.com
   Website: www.blueskybx.com
   Insurance – Blue Cross Blue Shield or Self-pay – Does NOT Accept Medicaid
6. Brighter Horizons
   912 West Pine
   Hattiesburg 39401
   Phone: (601) 477-4658
7. Canopy Children’s Solutions
   1465 Lakeland Dr.
   Jackson, MS 39216
   Phone: (601) 352-7784
   Other locations in Hattiesburg, MS and Gulfport, MS.
   Website: https://mycanopy.org/
   Accepts most major insurances and Medicaid
8. Colorful Minds
   9480 Three Rivers Road
   Gulfport, MS 39503
   Phone: (228) 313-3106
   Website: https://colorfulmindsaba.com
9. Delta Autumn Consulting
   IQ testing, autism testing, and ABA therapy
   Danielle Maack, Ph.D.; John Young, Ph.D.; & AK Black, Ph.D.
   2708 West Oxford Loop, Suite 115
   Oxford, MS 38655
   Phone: (662) 259-0868
   Website: https://deltaautumn.com/
   Accepts private insurance and Medicare; does not accept Medicaid.
10. Golden Triangle Autism Center
    510 Calhoun Street
    West Point, MS 39773
    Phone: (662) 391-1964
    Website: https://www.gtac-ms.org/
11. The Growing Tree
    6040 I-55 North Frontage Rd.
    Jackson, MS
    6301 Hwy 39 North
    Meridian, MS
    1117 Washington Ave
    Ocean Springs, MS
    Phone: (601) 812-8368
    Website: https://www.growingtreeaba.com/
12. Janna Hacker and Associates
    3180 Professional Plaza
    Germantown, TN 38138
    Phone: 901 328 2110
    Website: http://www.jhatherapy.com/
13. Irby Psychological Services, LLC
    IQ testing, autism testing, and ABA therapy
    Sarah M. Irby, Ph.D. & Tera Bradley, Ph.D.
    7075 Golden Oaks Loop West
    Southaven, MS 38671
    Phone: (662) 228-5708
    Website: https://irbypsychservices.net/
    Accepts private insurance and Medicaid.
14. Jackson Autism Center
    6712 Old Canton Rd #5
    Ridgeland, MS 39157
    Phone: (769) 218-9596
    Website: https://jacksonautismcenter.com/
15. Bailey King
    Provides In-home ABA
    104 W Bankhead St,
    New Albany, Mississippi 38652-3313
    Phone: (662) 266-3000
    Email: baileyking@att.net
16. Mindworks Psychologists
    213 Henderson Avenue
    Pass Christian, MS 39571
    Phone: (228) 300-8819
    Website: https://www.mindworkspsychologists.com/
    Accepts BlueCross BlueShield, First Choice Health Plan, United Healthcare, Magnolia
    Health Plan, and Molina
17. Mississippi Behavior Services, LLC
    Does not provide testing; ABA therapy only
    5847 Getwell Road, Building C, Suite 4
    Southaven, MS 38672
    Phone: (662) 470-6160
    Website: https://msbehaviorsvcs.com/
    Accepts private insurance and Medicaid.
18. Mississippi Center for Autism and Related Developmental Disabilities
    4061 Suzanne Dr
    D’Iberville, MS 39540
    Phone: (228) 396-4434
    Website: https://mscentersforautism.org/
    Accepts Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Tricare, and Medicaid.
    Services for ages 0-18
19. Mississippi State University
    The Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic of Mississippi State University
    1219 Blackjack Rd.
    Starkville, MS 39759
    Phone: (662) 325-0152
    Website: https://www.addc.msstate.edu/
    T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability
    326 Hardy Road
    Mississippi State, MS
    Phone: 662-325-1028
    Website: www.tkmartin.msstate.edu
20. Proud Moments ABA
    2541 Pass Road Suite A
    Biloxi, MS
    Phone: 850-860-4227
    
    1151 Ocean Springs Road
    Ocean Springs, MS 39564
    Phone: (850) 982-2930
    Website: https://www.proudmomentsaba.com/
21. The Seed Program
    6413 Quince Road
    Memphis, TN 38119
    Phone: (901) 690-5213
    Website: https://www.seedmidsouth.org/
22. Shining Starz ABA LLC
    300 7th Ave Southwest
    Magee, MS 39111
    Phone: (601) 721-0080
    Email: info@shiningstarzaba.com
    Currently Accepts the following insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid of
    Mississippi, United Healthcare, and Aetna. The following insurance contracts have been
    submitted however they are still pending. They expect these to move in-network
    soon: Magnolia of Mississippi, Chips of Mississippi, Molina of Mississippi, and Cigna.
23. Spectrum Behavioral Services
    215 Woodline Drive Suite A
    Flowood, MS 39232
    Phone: (601) 407-9286
    Email: info@spectrumbehavioralservices.org
    Website: http://www.spectrumbehavioralservices.org
    Insurance – Blue Cross Blue Shield or Self-pay – Does NOT Accept Medicaid
24. University of Mississippi Psychological Services Center
    382 Kinard Hall
    University, MS 38677
    Phone: (662) 915-7385
    Website: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/psc/index.php
    Does not accept insurance- private pay only. Based on a sliding scale pay rate.
25. University of Southern Mississippi School of Psychology
    118 College Drive #5025
    Hattiesburg MS 39401
    Phone: (601) 266-5255
26. Will’s Way
    32 Millbranch Road, Suite 40
    Hattiesburg, MS 39402
    Phone: (601) 255-5264
    Website: https://www.willswaybehavioral.com/
    
    283 Debuys Road
    Gulfport, MS 39507
    Phone: (228) 731-3500
    
    4109 Hwy 98 (Located inside Summit Rehab)
    Summit, MS 39666
    Phone: (601) 255-5264

EARLY INTERVENTION

1. The Little Light House
   The Little Light House serves children age birth through six with special needs such as
   cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, hydrocephaly, and autism.
   Jackson, MS
   Phone: (601) 956-6131
   Website: https://www.llhms.org/
2. Mississippi State Department of Health
   Services provided include (but are not limited to): screenings, evaluations and
   assessments, Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), Early Intervention services,
   and transition plans to preschool services under Part B of IDEA, or other programs.
   Phone: (800) 451-3903
   Website: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/41,0,74.html
3. Region 8 Community Mental Health Center
   The Preschool Day Treatment Program in Rankin County addresses the varied and
   unique behavioral challenges of preschool children ages three to five
   Phone: (601) 825-8800
   Website: http://region8mhs.org/children-youth-services/preschool-day-treatment-program/
4. University of Southern Mississippi Institute for Disability Studies
   Mississippi Early Childhood Inclusion Center
   Opportunities for developmental and autism specific screenings will be provided to
   families during statewide screening days, by parent request, at early learning centers
   who offer the service to families, at community healthcare events, and upon referral.
   Phone: (601) 266-4745
5. Willowood Developmental Center
   Jackson, MS
   Phone: (601) 366-0123
   Website: http://www.willowooddevelopmentalcenter.com/

EDUCATION

1. Dragon Fly Special Education Services
   12603 MS-57
   Vancleave, MS 39565
   Phone: (228) 861-3291
   Website: https://dragonflyllc.square.site/
   Includes tutoring for kids with autism
2. Gulf Coast Education Solutions
   Certified school including autism
   15489 Dedeaux Road, Gulfport
   Phone: (228) 357-5671
3. Magnolia Speech School
   Students enrolled at Magnolia Speech School typically have been diagnosed with
   hearing loss or some type of language-based disorder such as receptive and/or
   expressive language disorder, speech (articulation) disorders, apraxia, dyslexia, etc.
   Phone: (601) 922-5530
   Website: https://www.magnoliaspeechschool.org/
4. Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education
   The Office of Special Education (OSE) is a service-oriented office that seeks to improve
   the education experience for children with disabilities. In keeping with the Individuals
   with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and State law, we help local schools and districts
   provide effective educational programs to students with disabilities, ages 3-20, who need
   special education and related services.
   Phone: (601) 359-3498
   Website: https://www.mdek12.org/OSE

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

1. The Arc of Mississippi
   704 North President Street
   Jackson, MS 39202
   Phone: (601) 355-0220
   
   3109 Gulf Ave
   Gulfport, MS 39501
   Phone: (228-497-1035)
   
   Seven additional chapters are in Natchez, Tupelo, Southaven, Picayune, Laurel,
   Hattiesburg, and McComb.
2. Disability Rights Mississippi is a private, non-profit corporation with a federal mandate to
   protect and advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities across the state of
   Mississippi.
   Phone: (601) 968-0600
   Website: http://www.drms.ms/
3. Greenwood Leflore Autism Spectrum Society (GLASS) provides resources and support
   to individuals, educational institutions, and families in Leflore County who have loved ones
   with autism
   PO Box 10177
   Greenwood, MS 38930
   Phone: (662) 453-3848
   Email: glassorganization@gmail.com
4. Institute for Disability Studies
   Hattiesburg Campus
   118 College Drive #5163
   Hattiesburg, MS 39406
   Bond Hall 4th Floor
   Phone: (601) 266-5163
   Email: ids@usm.edu
   
   Gulf Park Campus
   730 East Beach Blvd
   Long Beach, MS 39560
   Phone: (228) 214-3400
   Email: ids@usm.edu
   
   IHL Building
   (601-432-6876)
   3825 Ridgewood Road
   Jackson, MS 39211
   Email: ids@usm.edu
5. Joni and Friends Mississippi
   795 Woodlands Pkwy, Suite 108
   Ridgeland, MS 39157
   Phone: (769) 243-8976
   Email: mississippi@joniandfriends.org
6. Millcreek of Magee
   Millcreek of Magee Treatment Center offers residential treatment and home-based
   programs for children & adolescents struggling with autism and other psychiatric and
   behavioral disorders.
   Magee, MS
   Phone: (866) 384-0569
   Website: https://www.millcreekofmagee.com/disorders/autism/
7. Mississippi Adolescent Center (MAC)
   Brookhaven, MS
   A program of the MS Department of Mental Health
   Serves male youth
   601-823-5700
8. The Mississippi Autism Board
   Phone: (601) 359-6792
   Email: info@msautismboard.ms.gov
   Website: http://sos.ms.gov/autismboard/
9. Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities
   The Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities (MSCCD) is a private not-for-profit
   state-wide cross-disability organization formed in Mississippi in 1989 made up of
   Mississippians with disabilities (children, youth, and adults) and their families regardless
   of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, economic status or
   religion, organizations that represent or advocate for people with disabilities,
   professionals who work in disability-related fields, and other interested citizens.
   Phone: (601) 969-0601
10. Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
    Phone: (800) 443-1000
    https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/
11. Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center (MSPTI)
    Website: http://www.mspti.org/resources.asp
12. The SPOT (Special Place for Others to Thrive) is a resource center a SPOT for all ages to
    gather for entertainment, education, and respite.
    4820A Poplar Springs Dr. PMB #306
    Meridian, MS 39305
    info@thespotfamily.com
    Phone: (601) 207-0680
13. TEAAM Autism Mize, MS
    Has Center Ridge Outpost summer camp
    Dr. Mark H. Yeager, CAS, FAAIDD
    DrYeager@TEAAM.org
    Website: https://saxophone-lettuce-mfne.squarespace.com/
14. Willowood Developmental Center
    Jackson, MS
    Phone: (601) 366-0123
    Website: http://www.willowooddevelopmentalcenter.com/

SUMMER CAMPS

1. Abbie Rogers Civitan Camp
   Not autism specific
   Designed for Children and Adults with Disabilities
   Hattiesburg, MS
   Website: https://www.abbierogerscivitancamp.org/
2. Camp Awesome
   2019 Camp Wilkes Rd
   Biloxi, MS
   Phone: 228-343-1550
   Email: campofsms@gmail.com
   Find their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/campofsms
3. Camp BOLD – ARC of Northwest MS
   Southhaven, MS
   Not autism specific
   Designed for Children and Adults with Disabilities
   Phone: (662) 510-8989 – Office
   Phone: (901) 907-9041 – Mobile
   Website: https://www.thearcnwms.org/camp-bold
4. Camp Looking Glass
   Not autism specific
   Designed for Adults and Children with Disabilities
   Greenville, MS
   Email: info@camplookingglass.org
   Phone: (785) 766-3311
   https://www.camplookingglass.org/about
5. Hope Hollow Ministries
   Not autism specific
   Designed for Children and Young Adults with Disabilities
   Day Only Camp
   Canton, MS
   Phone: (601) 859-5290
   Email: info@hopehollowms.org
   Website: https://www.hopehollowms.org/programs.html
6. TEAAM – Center Ridge Outpost
   Between Raleigh and Taylorsville, MS
   Center Ridge Outpost holds 4 weeks of camp. Two of those weeks are for ages 7 to 17
   and two are for ages 18 and older. There is no maximum age.
   Email: takeaction@teaam.org
   Website: https://www.teaam.org/SummerCampPrograms.html

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND OTHER SERVICES

1. John Baker, LPC
   Social Skills programs, accepts Medicaid only
   Booneville, MS
   Phone: 662-728-2488
2. Darryl Bruno Counseling
   110 W. Erlanger St.
   Poplarville, MS 39470
   Phone: (601) 746-5125
3. Donna Burrows (Psychology)
   Gulfport. MS
   Phone: (228) 337-0084
4. Child and Family Counseling of Tupelo
   Individual and play therapy, telehealth
   302 S. Spring Street, Suite C
   Tupelo, MS
   Phone: (662) 620-0776
5. Children’s Dental Clinic
   1555 Medical Park Circle
   Tupelo, MS
   Phone: (662) 844-3315
6. Counseling for a Cause
   Play Therapist, Psychiatrist
   1893 Cliff Gookin Blvd, Suite B, Tupelo MS 38801
   Phone: (662) 346-4584
   Accepts Medicaid and most insurance
7. Diamond Grove Center
   Some residential, some day treatment, not specific to autism
   12356 MS Hwy 15
   Louisville, MS
   Phone: (662) 779-0119
8. In Focus Psychiatry
   Welcomes people with autism
   6880 Cobblestone Blvd Suite 2
   Southaven, MS 38672
   Phone: (662) 510-8606
   Website: www.Infocuspsych.com
9. Kids Therapy Spot
   Speech therapy
   1411 Hwy 389
   Starkville, MS 39759
   Phone: (662) 769-4888
   Accepts Medicaid
10. LeBonheur Early Intervention and Development
    Speech therapy
    Memphis, TN
    Phone: (901) 287-4900
    Accepts Mississippi Medicaid, no assessments for autism but speech and OT ages 0-3
11. Miller Psychiatry Clinic
    110 Union Bell Blvd.
    Saltillo MS 38866
    Phone: (662) 869-3042
12. Mississippi Advanced Medicine
    Dr. Lisa Roberts, Child Psychologist
    Madison, MS
    Phone: (601) 499-0935
13. NMMC Behavioral Health Center Outpatient
    Malcolm Bell
    4579 South Eason Blvd.
    Tupelo, MS 38801
    Phone: (662) 377-3161
14. Parkwood Behavioral Health Center
    Olive Branch, MS
    Phone: (901) 521-1400
15. Pediatric Haven (PPEC)
    110 Pearson Rd
    Pearl, MS
    Phone: (601) 521- 4934
    Email: info@pediatrichaven.com
    Website: https://pediatrichaven.com/
16. Pinegrove Outpatient
    Dr. Christina Williams, Child Psychologist
    Lincoln Road Extension
    Hattiesburg, MS
    Phone: (601) 288-2273
17. Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services
    Hattiesburg, MS
    Phone: (888) 574-4673
    Website: https://www.pinegrovetreatment.com/autism-services/
    Accepts most major insurances and Medicaid
18. Dr. Shane Scott MD
    (Autism friendly doctor)
    New Albany, MS
    Phone: (662) 5340898
19. Sheehan Counseling Center
    Tupelo, MS
    Phone: (662) 844-4364
20. Wogelfanger & Struble Clinic Psychiatric Associates
    Therapy and medication management
    6005 Park Avenue, Suite 630B
    Memphis TN 38119
    Phone: (901) 767-1136
    Accepts all Medicaid except for UHC
21. Patricia Wright, PhD
    Southaven, MS
    Phone: (662) 892-2885
    Does not accept Medicaid
22. Youth Villages: Intercept In-Home Services
    Locations in Mississippi and Tennessee
    Biloxi, MS
    1641 Popps Ferry Road, Suite A1
    Biloxi, MS 39532
    Phone: (228) 354-9700
    
    Brookhaven, MS
    Phone: (601) 572-3700
    
    Columbus, MS
    Phone: (662) 840-3008
    
    Greenwood, MS
    200 E. Washington Street, Suite 130
    Greenwood, MS 38930
    Phone: (662) 459-2240
    
    Hattiesburg, MS
    15 Professional Parkway, Suite 200
    Hattiesburg, MS 39402
    Phone: (601) 271-7600
    
    Hernando, MS
    1558 Monteith, Suites A+B
    Hernando, MS 38632
    Phone: (662) 449-7440
    
    Jackson, MS
    The Atrium Building
    805 South Wheatley Street Suite 240
    Ridgeland, MS 39157
    Phone: (601) 572-3700
    
    Meridian, MS
    2401 Highway 39 N Suite C
    Meridian, MS 39301
    Phone: (601) 696-7161
    
    Natchez, MS
    Phone: (601) 572-3700

The following is our RESOURCE LIST which provides information for various agencies/clinicians that offer diagnostic testing services, ABA therapy, mental health therapy, PCIT therapy and other therapeutic treatment options for the neurodiverse community.

PLEASE NOTE: When you seek diagnostic testing services, ensure that the agency/clinician is providing you

FULL DIAGNOSTIC TESTING

(including a multi-page report with scores from various testing scales) and not simply an ‘assessment’, ‘evaluation’, or diagnostic ‘screening’.

For ABA therapy, insurance companies require FULL DIAGNOSTIC REPORTS before they will pre-authorize services.

Ask the agency/clinician BEFORE they provide diagnostic testing if the services they will render include scores from various autism TESTING scales and not ‘screening’.

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

MISSISSIPPI

• Cardinal Clinical Consulting – Dr. Joshua C. Fulwiler, PH. D.
  2625 Traceland Drive, Suite B Tupelo, MS 38801
  (662) 269-3599
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most major insurances
  • Provides testing for individuals ages 18 months and up
  • Link: https://www.cardinalclinical.com
• Behavior, Attention & Developmental Disabilities Consultants, LLC
  5779 Getwell Rd., Building D, Suite 3, Southaven, MS 38672
  (662) 510-6507
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts Medicaid and most major insurances
  • Provides testing for individuals ages 17 and under
  • Link: https://www.baddc.net
• Irby Psychological Services
  7075 Golden Oaks Loop W STE 14, Southaven (location), MS 38671
  (662) 228-0130
• Clarkdale (location): 135 Sunflower Ave, Clarksdale, MS 38614 (ABA therapy services/Speech)
• Cleveland (location): 301 Hospital Dr, St. B, Cleveland, MS 38732 (ABA thearpy services/Speech)
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts most major insurances, including all forms of Medicaid EXCEPT Molina
  • Provides testing to individuals ages 18 months and up (adults included)
  • 11-week Parenting Training: using various manualized treatments (self-pay)
  • Link: https://irbypsychservices.net
• Memphis Neurology
  7684 Airways Blvd., Southaven, MS 38671
  (901) 316-9829
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts Medicaid (no MS Molina or MS Magnolia) and most major insurances
  • Provides testing for individuals ages 3 and up
  • Link: https://www.memphisneurology.com/?utm_source=gmb_auth
• Campbell Psychological Services, PLLC – Matthew W. Campbell, PH. D.
  2005 Harris Dr, Oxford, MS 38655
  (662) 513-9936
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts most major insurances, DOES NOT accept Medicaid
  • Provides testing for individuals ages 6 and up
  • Link: https://www.campbellps.com
• North Mississippi Regional Center – Oxford
  967 Regional Center Dr, Oxford, MS 386555
  (662) 234-1476
  • REFERRAL PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED unless insurance requested
  • Evaluations are performed at no cost to patients that meet their pre-testing requirements
  • Provides testing for individuals ages 3 and up
  • Link: https://www.nmrc.ms.gov
• MSU Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic
  1219 Blackjack Road, Mississippi State, MS 39762
  (662) 325-0152
  • DOES NOT require a referral
  • SELF-PAY ONLY – works on a sliding scale based off of income
  • Provides testing for individuals 18 and under
  • Link: https://www.addc.msstate.edu
• MSU Psychology Clinic
  223 Famous Maroon Band Street, Mississippi State, MS 39762
  (662) 325-0270
  • DOES NOT require a referral
  • SELF-PAY ONLY – works on a sliding scale based off of income
  • Provides testing for individuals ages 5 and up
  • Link: https://www.psychology.msstate.edu/clinic/
• Center for Behavioral Health
  Fritzche – Gibbs Hall 118 College Drive #5194, Hattiesburg, MS 39406
  (601) 266-4588
  • DOES NOT require a referral
  • SELF- PAY ONLY – $300.00 flat rate
  • Provides testing for individuals of all ages (children and adults)
  • Link: https://www.usm.edu/behavioral-health/index.php
• Will’s Way
  32 Millbranch Road #40, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
  (601) 255-5264
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts most major insurance, NO FORMS OF MEDICAID
  • Provides testing for individuals of all ages (children and adults)
  • Link: https://www.willswaybehavioral.com
• Spectrum Behavioral Services
  215 Woodline Dr. Suite A, Flowood, MS 39232
  (601) 407-9286
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • ONLY accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna
  • Provides testing for individuals ages 18 and under
  • Link: https://www.spectrumbehavioralservices.org
• Blue Sky Behavior Therapy
  Legacy Park, 402 B, Ridgeland, MS 39157
  (769) 233-7154
  • MUST HAVE a referral from child’s regular pediatrician
  • ONLY accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance
  • Provides testing for individuals ages 18 and under
  • Link: https://www.blueskybx.com
• Co-Active Families – Donna Burrowes, PsyD., ABPP
  9480 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503
  (228) 337-0084
  • REFERRAL PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED unless insurance requested
  • Accepts most major insurances, DOES NOT accept Medicaid
  • Provides testing for individuals ages 18 and younger
  • Link: https://colorfulmindsaba.com/asd-testing/

TENNESSEE

• Germantown Psychological Associates, P.C.
  7516 Enterprise Ave, Suite 1, Germantown, TN 38138
  (901) 755-5802
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts most major insurances, DOES NOT accept Medicaid or United Healthcare
  • Provides testing for individuals ages 5 and up
  • Link: https://www.germantownpsych.com
• Autism Centers of Tennessee
  6655 Quince Road Suite 101, Memphis, TN 38119
  (901) 567-5361
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Currently self-pay ONLY – assessments take approx. 6 hours total, rate is $275 per hour
  • Provides testing for individuals ages 12 months and up
  • Link: https://autismcenterstn.com
• Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
  1125 Schilling Boulevard Suite 112, Collierville, TN 38017
  (901) 460-7647
  AND
  2233 Lynnfield Rd, Bldg. B, Memphis, TN 38119
  (855) 324-0885
  • MUST HAVE a referral from child’s regular pediatrician
  • Accepts Medicaid and most major insurances
  • Provides testing for individuals ages 15 months to 10 years
  • Link: https://www.hopebridge.com
• Memphis Neurology
  7645 Wolf River Cir., Germantown, TN 38138
  (901) 310-2933
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts Medicaid (no MS Molina or MS Magnolia) and most major insurances
  • Provides testing for individuals ages 3 and up
  • Link: https://www.memphisneurology.com/?utm_source=gmb_auth

ALABAMA

• UAB Civitan-Sparks Clinic
  930 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
  (205) 934-5471
  • MUST HAVE a referral from child’s regular pediatrician
  • Accepts ONLY Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance
  • Provides testing for individuals ages 5 and under
  • Link: https://www.uab.edu/civitansparks/
• USA Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Clinic
  1601 Center St Suite 1 South, Mobile, AL 36604
  (251) 415-8577
  • MUST HAVE a referral from child’s regular pediatrician
  • Accepts Medicaid and most major insurances
  • Provides testing for individuals ages 5 and under
  • Link: https://www.usahealthsystem.com/services/pediatric-development-medicine
• The Riley Center
  306 Wynn Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805
  (256) 882-2457
  • REFERRAL PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED unless insurance requested
  • Accepts most major insurances, DOES NOT accept Medicaid
  • Provides testing for individuals ages 16 and under
  • Link: https://www.therileycenter.org
• Silver Linings Neurodevelopment
  185 Chateau Drive, #102, Huntsville, AL 35801
  (256) 489-1583
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts most major insurances, NO FORMS OF MEDICAID, TRICARE OR HUMANA
  • Provides testing to individuals of ages 12 months and up (adults included)
  • Link: https://silverliningsclinic.com
• Mitchell’s Place
  4778 Overton Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210
  (205) 957-0294
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts Medicaid and most major insurances
  • Provides testing to individuals of ages 21 and under
  • Link: https://mitchells-place.com

** REGIONAL AUTISM NETWORKS **

(251) 410-4533 – Provides additional resources in Alabama for children and adults.

FREE SERVICES WHILE WAITING ON TESTING

• BIRTH TO 3 YEARS OLD
  • Visit https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/41,0,74.html and scroll down to find “Referral Form”. Print and complete the form, then mail form to: Mississippi State Department of Health, 570 East Woodrow Wilson, P.O. Box 1700, Jackson, MS 39215. You can find additional contact information on the form. Once it is received by the MS Dept of Health, the process (although it may be lengthy) will begin. They will perform an evaluation and offer services in child’s weak areas. They address speech, occupational skills, physical skills, and learning/self-help skills.
• AGES 3 to 21 YEARS OLD
  • Most local school districts have the ability to take over from early intervention services at age 3. Through the school, an evaluation will be done to determine “eligibility” of services. THIS IS NOT A DIAGNOSIS. However, it does provide eligibility in the school that your child attends for the services available to students needing them. This evaluation will be reviewed and/or sometimes further evaluated as time passes by. An IEP (Individualized Education Plan) will be written yearly to direct his/her teachers in implementation of services. Parents are members of the IEP team which allows them to have a voice in the care that your child will receive. This process can be lengthy as well, but stay persistent.

NATIONAL AUTISM RESOURCES

• Autism Speaks – https://www.autismspeaks.org/
• Autism Society of America – https://autismsociety.org/
• National Autism Association – https://nationalautismassociation.org/

FREE ONLINE TRAINING

• Boston Medical Center – “Everyday ABA: Practical Strategies for You and Your Child”
  • www.bmc.org/pediatrics-autism-program/parent-training-everyday-aba
• Vanderbilt Kennedy Center – Online training sessions and webinars for caregivers and professionals
  • https://triad.vkclearning.org/en-us/
• National Professional Development Center – Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules
  • https://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu/node/1
• Worry Wise Kids – For Parents with Anxious Children
  • http://worrywisekids.org/
• Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center – Leslie Junkin (Project Director)
  • https://mspti.orEmail: leslie@mspti.org
  • Phone: 662-251-5599
  • Fax: 662-655-4151
  • Provides information/free training on IEPs, early intervention, special education law, etc.
• Dr. Mary Barbara – Autism Training Workshops & Podcast for Parents
  • https://marybarbera.com/courses/

FOR ADOLESCENTS, YOUNG ADULTS & ADULTS

Visit Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) to receive training and support in career/work opportunities.

• Email: businessinfo@mdrs.ms.gov
• Phone: 1-800-443-1000
• Address: 1281 Hwy 51 North, Madison, MS 39110
• Includes Ability Works, Inc, Vocational Rehabilitation, and CAP (Mississippi Client Assistance Program – Advocacy)
• Link: https://www.mdrs.ms.gov

DOWN’S SYNDROME

Visit Northeast Mississippi Down Syndrome Society

• Email: NEMDSS321@gmail.com
• Phone of Chairman John Tutor: 662-419-4546
• Phone of Secretary Kayla Tutor: 662-791-9265
• Also has a Facebook page
• “The mission of the Northeast Mississippi Down Syndrome Society is to celebrate and educate by welcoming newborns with down syndrome, offering parent connections through events and support groups, and providing outreach through medical facilities.”
• Link: https://www.facebook.com/people/Northeast-Mississippi-Down-Syndrome-Society-
  NEMDSS/100064786535985/

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES – College

• Mississippi State University – ACCESS program
  • “Those eligible to apply for admission to ACCESS must have an intellectual, developmental, or order disability that significantly interferes with their academic performance, social development, and independent living skills. ACCESS is for non-degree seeking individuals.”
  • Post-secondary transition program – Mississippi
  • Contact person: Cristia Holland, M. Ed. (Disability Resource Center)
  • Phone: 662-325-8375
  • Email: crh684@msstate.edu
  • Link: https://www.access.msstate.edu
• University of Mississippi – Student Disability Services
  • Link: https://sds.olemiss.edu
  • Phone: 662-915-7128
  • Email: sds@olemiss.edu
  • Link for Documentation guidelines to request accommodations:
    https://sds.olemiss.edu/documentation-guidelines/
• DuBard School for Language Disorders
  • Link: https://www.usm.edu/dubard/index.php
  • School focused on helping kids transition back into mainstream
  • Focused on language disorders; admissions limited for concerning behaviors
  • Contact for more admission and waiting list information

PLEASE NOTE: When your child is graduating from a K-12 academic high-school program, inquire as to whether the student is receiving a high school diploma or a certificate of completion. Some universities/colleges will only accept a high school diploma, G.E.D. or H.S.E.T. for admission. Contact your school advisor to learn more.

RESIDENTAL FACILITIES – Mississippi

Basic information is provided here for these facilities as they each have specific criteria for admission and financial options. Contact them to learn more information about their programs and what they offer.

• Rolling Hills Center
  200 Womack Rd
  Starkville, MS
  Phone: 662-323-9183
  Link: https://www.mshca.com/directory/rolling-hills-center-mr-dd/
• Delta Manor – ICF/IID
  701 Highway 322 West
  Clarksdale, MS 38614
  Phone: 662-627-2212
  Link: https://www.mshca.com/directory/delta-manor-icf-iid/
• Lincoln Residential Center
  524 Brookman Drive
  Brookhaven, MS 39601
  Phone: 601-835-1884
  Link: https://www.mshca.com/directory/lincoln-residential-center/
• Madison Court
  1145 Tisdale Avenue
  Canton, MS 39046
  Phone: 601-859-6712
  Link: https://www.mshca.com/directory/canton-manor-icf-iid/
• The Baddour Center
  626 Baddour Blvd
  Senatobia, MS 38668
  Phone: 1-888-422-3368
  Link: https://www.baddour.org
• Itawamba Crossroads Ranch
  716 Airport Rd
  Fulton, MS 38843
  Phone: 662-585-3334
  Link: https://www.xroadsranch.org
• The Mustard Seed
  1085 Luckney Road
  Brandon, MS 39047
  Link: https://mustardseedms.org

ABA CLINICS

MISSISSIPPI

• Autism Center of North Mississippi – Tupelo
  146 S. Thomas St. STE C, Tupelo, MS 38801
  (662) 840-0974
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts Medicaid and most major insurances
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 9 and under
  • Provides mental health therapy to individuals ages 7 and up
  • Provides Sibshop events (for siblings of kids with disabilities)
  • Parent training and resourcing meetings
  • Link: https://autismcenternms.com
• Autism Center of North Mississippi – Oxford
  317 Heritage Dr. STE 6, Oxford, MS 38655
  (662) 840-0974
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts Medicaid and most major insurances
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 6-16
• Center for Behavior Analytic Services
  1040 Cliff Gookin Blvd., Tupelo, MS 38801
  (662) 205-4375
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Provides ABA services to individuals – contact for age limitations
  • Contact for insurances covered
  • Link: https://centerbaservices.org
• The Essle Center
  • 2102 5th St, Suite 3, Columbus, MS 39705
  • Contact for services provided and insurance accepted
  • Link: https://esslecenter.com/lets-talk
• Golden Triangle Autism Center
  252 Calhoun St., West Point, MS 39773
  (662) 391-1964
  • MUST HAVE a referral from child’s regular pediatrician
  • ONLY accepts Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tricare and Acclaim insurance
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 2-16
  • Link: https://www.gtac-ms.org
• Irby Psychological Services
  7075 Golden Oaks Loop W STE 14, Southaven (location), MS 38671
  (662) 228-0130
• Clarkdale (location): 135 Sunflower Ave, Clarksdale, MS 38614 (ABA therapy services/Speech)
• Cleveland (location): 301 Hospital Dr, St. B, Cleveland, MS 38732 (ABA thearpy services/Speech)
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts most major insurances, including all forms of Medicaid EXCEPT Molina
  • Provides testing to individuals ages 18 months and up (adults included)
  • 11-week Parenting Training: using various manualized treatments (self-pay)
  • Link: https://irbypsychservices.net
• MSU Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic
  1219 Blackjack Road, Mississippi State, MS 39762
  (662) 325-0152
  • DOES NOT require a referral
  • SELF-PAY ONLY – works on a sliding scale based off of income
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 3 and up (adults included)
  • Link: https://www.addc.msstate.edu
• King Therapies
  300 South Railroad, New Albany, MS 38652
  (662) 598-2050
  • MUST HAVE a referral from child’s regular pediatrician
  • Accepts ONLY Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 2-10
  • Link: https://www.facebook.com/kingtherapies/
• Blue Sky Behavior Therapy
  Legacy Park, 402 B, Ridgeland, MS 39157
  (769) 233-7154
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • ONLY accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tricare and United Healthcare (NO FORMS OF MEDICAID
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 18 and under
  • Link: https://www.blueskybx.com
• Colorful Minds LLC
  9480 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503
  (228) 313-3106
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • ONLY accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield and Tricare
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 11 and under
  • Link: https://colorfulmindsaba.com
• Will’s Way
  32 Millbranch Rd #40, Hattisburg, MS 39402
  (601) 255-5264
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts most major insurances, NO FORMS OF MEDICAID
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 11 and under
  • Link: https://www.willswaybehavioral.com
• Proud Moments ABA
  2541 Pass Rd Suite A, Biloxi, MS 39531
  (850) 607-6910
  AND
  1104 Hanley Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
  (850) 982-2930
  • MUST HAVE a referral from child’s regular pediatrician
  • Accepts most major insurances, NO FORMS OF MEDICAID
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 18 and under
  • Link: https://www.proudmomentsaba.com
• Spectrum Behavioral Services
  215 Woodline Dr. Suite A, Flowood, MS 39232
  (601) 407-9286
  • MUST HAVE a referral from child’s regular pediatrician
  • ONLY accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 18 years and under
  • Link: https://www.spectrumbehavioralservices.org
• The Growing Tree
  6040 Interstate 55 North Frontage Rd, Jackson, MS 39211
  (601) 812-8368
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts most major insurances, NO FORMS OF MEDICAID
  • Provides ABA and home services to individuals ages 2-21
  • Link: https://www.growingtreeaba.com
• The Mississippi Center for Autism and Related Developmental Disabilities
  4061 Suzanne Dr. Suites C & D, D’Iberville, MS 39540
  (228) 396-4434
  • MUST HAVE a referral from child’s regular pediatrician
  • Accepts Medicaid and most major insurances
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 2-18
  • Link: https://mscentersforautism.org
• Behavior, Attention and Developmental Disabilities Consultants, LLC
  5779 Getwell Rd., Bldg. D Suite 3, Southaven, MS 38672
  (662) 510-6507
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts Medicaid and most major insurances
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 17 and under
  • Link: https://www.baddc.net
• Canopy Children’s Solutions
  1513 Lakeland Dr. STE 200, Jackson, MS 39216
  (769) 777-1100
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts ONLY Medicaid, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Tricare
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 8 and under
  • Link: https://mycanopy.org

TENNESSEE

• Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
  1125 Schilling Boulevard Suite 112, Collierville, TN 38017
  (901) 460-7647
  AND
  2233 Lynnfield Rd, Bldg. B, Memphis, TN 38119
  (855) 324-0885
  • MUST HAVE a referral from child’s regular pediatrician
  • Accepts Medicaid and most major insurances
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 15 months to 10 years
  • Link: https://www.hopebridge.com
• Autism Centers of Tennessee
  6655 Quince Road Suite 101, Memphis, TN 38119
  (901) 567-5361
  • DOES NOT require a referral
  • SELF-PAY ONLY
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 12 months and up
  • Link: https://autismcenterstn.com
• Proud Moments ABA
  8930 Cross Park Dr., Knoxville, TN 37923
  (865) 407-2083
  AND
  240 Great Circle Rd., Nashville, TN 37228
  (615) 331-1141
  • MUST HAVE a referral from child’s regular pediatrician
  • Accepts most major insurances, NO FORMS OF MEDICAID
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 18 and under
  • Link: https://www.proudmomentsaba.com
• Transformations Autism Treatment Center
  6761 Stage Rd., Memphis, TN 38134
  (901) 379-8827
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts most major insurances, NOT MISSISSIPPI MEDICAID
  • Link: https://transformingautism.com
• Team Autism Memphis
  2016 Exeter Rd., Germantown, TN 38138
  (901) 337-7524
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts most major insurances, NOT MISSISSIPPI MEDICAID
  • Provides developmental therapy for individuals of all ages (children and adults)
  • Link: https://www.teamautism.org

ALABAMA

• Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
  1820 South Park Drive, Hoover, AL 35244
  (325) 229-4667
  AND
  3500 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222
  (205) 490-8228
  • MUST HAVE a referral from child’s regular pediatrician
  • Accepts Medicaid and most major insurances
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 15 months to 10 years
• Mobile Bay ABA Autism Center
  5550 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36608
  (251) 287-2442
  • MUST HAVE a referral from child’s regular pediatrician
  • Accepts ONLY Alabama Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 2-6
  • Link: https://mobilebayaba.com
• Alabama Autism Center
  1690 Beltline Rd SW Suite B, Decatur, AL 35601
  (256) 686-3169
  • MUST HAVE a referral from child’s regular pediatrician
  • Accepts ONLY Alabama Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Tricare
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 1-7
  • Link: https://www.alabamaautismcenter.com
• Milestones Behavior Group, Inc.
  200 Cahaba Park Cir #116, Birmingham, AL 35242
  (205) 253-6903
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts Alabama Medicaid and most major insurances
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 18 and under
  • Link: https://www.milestonesaba.com
• Glenwood Inc.
  150 Glenwood Ln, Birmingham, AL 35242
  (205) 969-2880
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts Medicaid and most major insurances
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 7 and under
  • Link: https://glenwood.org
• Mitchell’s Place
  4778 Overton Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210
  (205) 957-0294
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts most major insurances, including limited forms of Medicaid
  • Provides ABA services to individuals ages 2-6
  • Link: https://mitchells-place.com

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

• The Autism Center of North Mississippi – Tupelo
  146 S. Thomas St. STE C, Tupelo, MS 38801
  Phone: (662) 840-0974
  • Mental health services for kids, teens and adults
  • Contact ACNM for insurance coverage
  • Link: https://autismcenternms.com
• The Autism Center of North Mississippi – Oxford
  317 Heritage Dr. STE 6, Oxford, MS 38655
  Phone: (662) 840-0974
  o ACNM – Oxford currently has no mental health therapists on staff
• Heart to Heart Counseling Services, LLC
  813 Varsity Dr. Suite 7, Tupelo, MS 38801
  Phone: (662) 523-3100
  Link: https://heart2heartcounselingservice.com/
• Hearts of Healing Therapies, LLC (Marie Frison, LCSW)
  143C Willowbrook Drive, Tupelo, MS 38866
  Phone: (662) 231-4711
  Link: https://heartsofhealingtherapies.com
• Interactive Therapies, LLC (Amanda Frederick, LCSW)
  211 North Madison Street, Tupelo, MS 38804
  Phone: (662) 610-8578
• Pax House Counseling & Play Therapy (Liria Peshkepia, LPC, NCC, RPT, BC-TMH)
  1105 West Jackson St, Tupelo, MS 38804
  Phone: 662-471-4055
  Link: https://paxhousecounseling.clientsecure.me
• The Wellness & Counseling Center of Tupelo
  Goodlett Manor 219 North Broadway Street, Tupelo, MS 38804
  Phone: (662) 371-1711
  https://www.wellnesstupelo.com/
• Connection Counseling
  336 N Green Street, Tupelo, MS 38801
  Phone: (662) 799-7969
  https://connectioncounselingms.com/
• Counseling for a Cause
  1893 Cliff Gookin Blvd., Suite B, Tupelo, MS 38801
  Phone: (662) 346-4584
  https://counselingforacause.com/
• Child and Family Counseling of Tupelo, LLC
  302 South Spring Street STE C, Tupelo, MS 38804
  Phone: (662) 620-0776
  https://www.childandfamilycounseling.org/
• Irby Psychological Services
  7075 Golden Oaks Loop W STE 14, Southaven (location), MS 38671
  (662) 228-0130
• Clarkdale (location): 135 Sunflower Ave, Clarksdale, MS 38614 (ABA therapy services/Speech)
• Cleveland (location): 301 Hospital Dr, St. B, Cleveland, MS 38732 (ABA thearpy services/Speech)
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts most major insurances, including all forms of Medicaid EXCEPT Molina
  • Provides testing to individuals ages 18 months and up (adults included)
  • 11-week Parenting Training: using various manualized treatments (self-pay)
  • Link: https://irbypsychservices.net

ADDITIONAL THERAPIES (OT, PT, Speech)

• Regional Rehab Center
  615 Pegram Dr, Tupelo, MS 38801
  Phone: 662-842-1981
  • Provides occupational, physical and speech therapy, and provides therapy for dyslexia
  • Contact for fees and insurances accepted
    Link: https://regionalrehabcenter.com
• The Riley Center
  306 Wynn Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805
  (256) 882-2457
  • Provides Speech and Occupational Therapy to individuals ages 21 and under
  • Link: https://www.msurileycenter.com
• Beyond Therapy
  960 Commonwealth Blvd., Tupelo, MS 38804
  (662) 260-3789
  • Provides Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy to individuals of all ages (adults included)
  • Link: https://beyondtherapykids.urpt.com/locations/tupelo-pediatric/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb
• S.P.E.A.K. (Speech Pathology Early Access for Kids)
  1800 West Main St. #5 Suite 113, Tupelo, MS 38801
  (662) 231-3179
  • Provides Speech Therapy to individuals ages 12 and under
  • Link: https://www.facebook.com/speechpathologyearlyaccessforkids/
• Irby Psychological Services
  7075 Golden Oaks Loop W STE 14, Southaven (location), MS 38671
  (662) 228-0130
• Clarkdale (location): 135 Sunflower Ave, Clarksdale, MS 38614 (ABA therapy services/Speech)
• Cleveland (location): 301 Hospital Dr, St. B, Cleveland, MS 38732 (ABA thearpy services/Speech)
  • DOES NOT require a referral unless insurance requested
  • Accepts most major insurances, including all forms of Medicaid EXCEPT Molina
  • Provides testing to individuals ages 18 months and up (adults included)
  • 11-week Parenting Training: using various manualized treatments (self-pay)
  • Link: https://irbypsychservices.net
• Glenwood Inc.
  150 Glenwood Ln, Birmingham, AL 35242
  (205) 969-2880
  • Provides Speech and Occupational Therapy to individuals ages 7 and under
  • Link: https://glenwood.org
• Le Bonheur Early Intervention and Development
  848 Adams Ave., Memphis, TN 38103
  (901) 287-5437
  • Provides Speech and Occupational Therapy to individuals ages 3 and under
  • Link: https://www.lebonheur.org/our-services/le-bonheur-in-the-community/le-bonheur-early-intervention-and-development/

Resources for Parents/Professionals

Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center

• (Click on “Resources”, then “Archived Webinars” to access free videos on early intervention, IEPs, special education law, etc.)
• Link: http://mspti.org
  Medicaid Katie Beckett Waiver Program and other waiver – Mississippi
• Link: https://medicaid.ms.gov/medicaid-coverage/who-qualifies-for-coverage/disabled-child-living-at-home/
• Link: https://medicaid.ms.gov/programs/elderly-and-disabled-waiver/
  Medicaid Insurance for ASD in Mississippi
• Link: https://medicaid.ms.gov/programs/mental-health/special-mental-health-
  initiatives/#:~:text=Autism%20Spectrum%20Disorder%20Services,medically%20necessary%20and%20prior%20authorized.

The Coventry Grid (U.K.)

• Research study about understanding correlation between autism and attachment/trauma
• Link: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/sites/default/files/file/virtual-school/coventrygrid.pdf

Kim Clairy website (autistic adult and self-advocate)

• Link: https://www.kimclairy.com/work-sheets/
• Includes free worksheets (see above link) and other helpful information

Dr. Varleisha Gibbs website (OT, speaker, advocate for gut health)

• Link: http://drvgibbs.com
• Various books on self-regulation, gut health and more

Embrace Autism

• Link: https://embrace-autism.com
• Various information on neurodiversity

YouTube – Autism Ontario (Canada)

• Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCE-J1QunPs0t3F3sZxkS_Q
• An autism agency in Ontario, Canada that provides helpful videos on various aspects of
  autism-related behaviors and subjects
• Link for their Learning Resources: https://www.autismontario.com/programs-
  services/learning-resources

Star Institute (located in Colorado w/great printable resources)

• Link: https://sensoryhealth.org/basic/sensory-awareness-month-2022

Mississippi State University Extension

• Link: https://tipps.extension.msstate.edu/autism

NCPMI (National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations)

• Link: https://challengingbehavior.org/implementation/family-engagement/
• Click on “Implementation” tab, then “Family Engagement” and you will find a wealth of
  resources and infographics on various life situations and behaviors
• This resource includes various community components

SCREENING TOOLS vs DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT TOOLS

NOTE: When you are receiving a diagnostic exam, ensure the diagnostician is using autism rating scale assessments and not just screening tools.

Examples of screening tools for general development and ASD (autism spectrum disorder):
(These are typically not covered by insurance companies for pre-approval for ABA therapy. Check with your insurance company to see what their policy covers.)

• Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ)
  This is a general developmental screening tool. Parent-completed questionnaire; series of 19 age-specific questionnaires screening communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem-solving, and personal adaptive skills; results in a pass/fail score for domains.
• Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales (CSBS)
  Standardized tool for screening of communication and symbolic abilities up to the 24-month level; the Infant Toddler Checklist is a 1-page, parent-completed screening tool.
• Parents’ Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS)
  This is a general developmental screening tool. Parent-interview form; screens for developmental and behavioral problems needing further evaluation; single response form used for all ages; may be useful as a surveillance tool.
• Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (MCHAT)
  Parent-completed questionnaire designed to identify children at risk for autism in the general population.
• Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children (STAT)
  This is an interactive screening tool designed for children when developmental concerns are suspected. It consists of 12 activities assessing play, communication, and imitation skills and takes 20 minutes to administer.

Examples of diagnostic tools:

• Autism Diagnosis Interview – Revised (ADI-R)
  A clinical diagnostic instrument for assessing autism in children and adults. The instrument focuses on behavior in three main areas: reciprocal social interaction; communication and language; and restricted and repetitive, stereotyped interests and behaviors. The ADI-R is appropriate for children and adults with mental ages about 18 months and above.
• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – Generic (ADOS-G)
  A semi-structured, standardized assessment of social interaction, communication, play, and imaginative use of materials for individuals suspected of having ASD. The observational schedule consists of four 30-minute modules, each designed to be administered to different individuals according to their level of expressive language.
• Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS)
  Brief assessment suitable for use with any child over 2 years of age. CARS includes items drawn from
  five prominent systems for diagnosing autism; each item covers a particular characteristic, ability, or behavior.
• Gilliam Autism Rating Scale – Second Edition (GARS-2)
  Assists teachers, parents, and clinicians in identifying and diagnosing autism in individuals ages 3
  through 22. It also helps estimate the severity of the child’s disorder. Reference for Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Website: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/hcp-screening.html

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

BOOKS for Caregivers/Professionals

Parenting from the Inside Out – Dr. Dan Siegel
The Power of Showing up – Dr. Dan Siegel
Boundaries – Dr. Henry Cloud
Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew – Ellen Notbohm
Positive Parenting for Autism – Victoria Boone
Wrightslaw: All About IEPs – Peter Wright
From Emotions to Advocacy – Peter Wright
Special Education Law – Peter Wright

BOOKS for kids/teens

All My Stripes – Shaina Rudolph
Uniquely Wired – Julia Cook
My Brother Charlie – Holly Robinson Peete
My Brother’s Keeper – Dina Mountney
A Little Spot of Feelings (any of the books) – Diane Alber
The Color Monster – Anna Llenas
The Boy with Big, Big Feelings – Britney Winn Lee
The Girl with Big, Big Questions – Britney Winn Lee
I Go Quiet – David Ouimet (about anxiety)
A Different Sort of Normal – Abigail Balfe
Since We’re Friends – Celeste Shally
Dude, That’s Rude! – Pamela Espeland (teaching manners)
Hands Are Not For Hitting – Dr. Martine Agassi
Teeth Are Not For Biting – Dr. Martine Agassi
Wilma Jean, The Worry Machine – Julia Cook
What About Me? A Book by and for an Autism Sibling – Brennan Farmer
My Wandering Dreaming Mind – Merriam Sarcia Saunders
Don’t Feed the Worry Bug – Andi Green
A Little SPOT’s Anger Shield – Elizabeth Verdick (like the ‘Little Spot’ books but this focuses on the
emotions beneath anger and normalizes them)
The ASD Independence Workbook (for Teens/Young Adults) – Dr. Francis Tabone

BOOKS for Professionals working with neurodiverse clients

Unmasking Autism – Devon Price
(Any books by Temple Grandin)
Visual Thinking– Temple Grandin
Autism and Education – Temple Grandin
Thriving with ADHD Workbook – Kelli Miller, LCSW
The Body Keeps the Score – Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of ADHD – Dr. Gabor Maté
The Myth of Normal – Dr. Gabor Maté