County resource guide

Autism Resources in Benton, Mississippi

Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Benton. Mississippi statewide resources also apply.

Local providers

5 listed

Diagnostic clinics

Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.

Ashland

Magnolia Regional Health Center — Benton County Referrals

Benton County families in Ashland MS access hospital care through Corinth (~25 miles east) or Memphis TN (~65 miles northwest). Le Bonheur Children's in Memphis is the most practical comprehensive autism evaluation destination for this far-north Mississippi county.

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Ashland

Mississippi First Steps — Benton County

Mississippi First Steps IDEA Part C early intervention for Benton County children under 3. Free home-based services for Ashland and surrounding rural communities.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Ashland

Centria Autism — Memphis Area ABA (Benton County MS)

Benton County families seeking ABA therapy most often access Memphis TN providers. Centria Autism serves the Memphis metro. Verify MS Medicaid coverage for out-of-state services.

Parent & family support

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

Ashland

Autism Society Mississippi — Benton County

Autism Society Mississippi connects Benton County families to statewide peer support. Memphis proximity also opens access to Tennessee autism family communities.

Advocacy & legal

Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.

Ashland

MPACT — IEP Advocacy for Benton County MS

MPACT, Mississippi's federally funded PTI, provides free IEP advocacy for Benton County families. Mississippi IDEA governs school services regardless of proximity to Tennessee.

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