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Autism Providers in Jonesboro, Arkansas
10 providers listed at an address in Jonesboro itself. For everyone who serves the wider area, see Craighead County.
This page lists autism providers based in Jonesboro — the ones close enough to drive to. Many providers serve Craighead County from neighboring towns, or by telehealth and in-home visits, and those appear on the county page rather than here.
Speech therapy
2 providersSpeech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Arkansas State University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
Jonesboro, AR · serves several counties
University training clinic at Arkansas State University providing affordable speech-language therapy. Services include autism-related communication, AAC, and language delays. Supervised by licensed SLPs.
Reduced-cost services through a university training program. Supervised graduate clinicians.
CME Inc. (Communication Made Easy)
Jonesboro, AR
Speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy practice at 151 Southwest Drive, Jonesboro AR 72401. Founded 2001. Staff of 30 therapists across two Northeast Arkansas locations. Accepts all Medicaid options, PASS plans, and commercial insurance. Free transportation available.
Source: https://www.providerspark.com/provider/communication-made-easy-inc-jonesboro-ar-1265658215/
Early Intervention (0–3)
2 providersFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
First Connections — Craighead County
Jonesboro, AR · serves several counties
Arkansas's IDEA Part C early intervention program serving Craighead County and Northeast Arkansas. Free evaluations and services for children under 3 with developmental delays.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Services delivered at home or in community settings.
Jumping Jelly Beans Pediatric Therapy
Jonesboro, AR
Pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and developmental therapy for children birth to 21, located at 906 East Matthews Avenue, Jonesboro AR 72401 (Medical Mile near St. Bernards). Serves early intervention and school-age populations across Northeast Arkansas.
Source: https://www.jjbtherapy.com/what-we-offer
ABA therapy
2 providersApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Inner Circle Autism Network – Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR
Center-based ABA therapy clinic at 820 Professional Acres Drive, Jonesboro AR 72401. Sensory-friendly spaces, parent observation rooms, school-readiness classroom. In-network with most private insurers, ARKids, and Arkansas Total Care.
Source: https://www.innercircleautism.com/about-2/locations/jonesboro-clinic/
Therapeutic Pathways — Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR · serves several counties
ABA therapy center in Jonesboro serving children and adolescents in Northeast Arkansas. BCBA-led programming, naturalistic teaching strategies, and caregiver training. Accepts Arkansas Medicaid.
Arkansas Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children. Telehealth may supplement in-clinic sessions for rural families.
Diagnostic clinics
2 providersFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
Jonesboro, AR · serves several counties
Developmental pediatrics program at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Autism screenings, developmental evaluations, and referrals for Northeast Arkansas families.
Primary pediatric hospital for Northeast Arkansas. Complex cases may be referred to Arkansas Children's Hospital.
The Learning Center of Northeast Arkansas (TLCNEA)
Jonesboro, AR
Nonprofit serving Jonesboro since 1959. Offers comprehensive autism spectrum disorder diagnostics (psychological testing, developmental evaluations, behavioral observations) plus ABA therapy, speech, OT, and physical therapy. Main campus at 2808 Fox Meadow Lane, Jonesboro AR 72404.
Source: https://www.tlcnea.com/autism-spectrum-disorder-diagnostics
Parent & family support
1 providerParent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Autism Association of Northeast Arkansas (AANEA)
Jonesboro, AR
Local nonprofit at 1702 Stone Street Suite A, Jonesboro AR 72401. Founded 2010. Hosts monthly parent support group (2nd Thursday, 6:30–7:30 pm, Valley View Church of Christ) with childcare. Provides family resources, grants/stipends for conferences, and a lending library.
Source: https://www.yelp.com/biz/autism-association-of-northeast-arkansas-jonesboro
Occupational therapy & sensory
1 providerOccupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Bloom Pediatric Therapy
Jonesboro, AR
Pediatric occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physical therapy at 1007 Windover Road Suite A, Jonesboro AR 72401. Specializes in autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing, feeding, and handwriting. Accepts Arkansas Medicaid, ARkids, BCBS, UHC, and Cigna.
Source: https://www.bloompediatrictherapy.net/
Not finding the right fit in Jonesboro?
14 more providers serve Craighead County from outside Jonesboro — including telehealth and in-home services that do not depend on how far you can drive.
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