County resource guide
Autism Resources in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Jefferson Davis County. Mississippi statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers3 providers in Jefferson Davis County
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Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Prentiss
Mississippi First Steps — Jefferson Davis County
Mississippi First Steps IDEA Part C early intervention for Jefferson Davis County children under 3. Free home-based services for Prentiss and surrounding communities.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Prentiss
Lighthouse Autism Center — Serving Jefferson Davis County
Jefferson Davis County families seeking ABA therapy access Hattiesburg providers (~50 miles north). Lighthouse Autism Center in Hattiesburg is the nearest center-based option. Mississippi Medicaid covers ABA.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Prentiss
MPACT — IEP Advocacy for Jefferson Davis County MS
MPACT, Mississippi's federally funded PTI, provides free IEP advocacy for Jefferson Davis County families navigating local school districts.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Jefferson Davis County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
See all Mississippi resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Mississippi.
Mississippi state guide →Nearby counties in Mississippi
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