County resource guide
Autism Resources in Marion County, Mississippi
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Marion County. Mississippi statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers4 providers in Marion County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Columbia
Marion General Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Marion General Hospital in Columbia is the primary hospital for Marion County in south-central Mississippi. Developmental screenings and referrals for autism evaluation. Comprehensive evaluations typically require travel to Hattiesburg (~45 miles north) or UMMC Jackson (~100 miles north).
South-central MS. Hattiesburg (~45 miles north) is the nearest comprehensive specialist destination for Marion County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Columbia
Mississippi First Steps — Marion County
Mississippi First Steps IDEA Part C early intervention for Marion County children under 3. Free speech, OT, and developmental services delivered in the home in the Columbia MS area.
FREE. No diagnosis required. Home visit model is key for rural south-central Mississippi families.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Columbia
BlueSprig Autism — Telehealth ABA (Marion County)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Marion County families in south-central Mississippi. BCBA-supervised remote programming. Accepts Mississippi Medicaid. Hattiesburg ABA providers are accessible at ~45 miles for in-person services.
Mississippi Medicaid covers ABA. Telehealth or travel to Hattiesburg (~45 miles) are the primary options for Marion County families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Columbia
MPACT — IEP Advocacy for Marion County
MPACT, Mississippi's federally funded PTI, provides free IEP advocacy and special education support for Marion County families in Columbia MS school districts.
FREE. Statewide service by phone and video.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Marion 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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