County resource guide

Autism Resources in Monroe, Mississippi

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

Local providers

6 listed

Diagnostic clinics

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

Amory

Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center — Developmental Services

Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center in Amory serves Monroe County. Developmental screenings and referrals. NMMC Tupelo (~35 miles north) is the nearest comprehensive pediatric hub. Columbus AFB is in neighboring Lowndes County.

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Tupelo · multi-county

First Steps — Northeast Mississippi Regional Office

Mississippi's First Steps program for Lee County and northeast Mississippi. Free early intervention services for children under 3, including speech, OT, and developmental therapy delivered in the home or community.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(662) 841-9292

FREE under IDEA Part C. Families in Lee County: call this office for intake.

Aberdeen

Mississippi First Steps — Monroe County

Mississippi First Steps IDEA Part C early intervention for Monroe County children under 3. Free speech, OT, and developmental services delivered in the home in Aberdeen and Amory.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Aberdeen

Centria Autism — Monroe County ABA

Home-based ABA therapy serving Monroe County. BCBA-supervised. Accepts Mississippi Medicaid and commercial insurance. Tupelo-area ABA centers provide additional options.

Parent & family support

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

Aberdeen

Autism Society Mississippi — Monroe County

Autism Society Mississippi connects Monroe County families to statewide peer support networks. Aberdeen and Amory families have access to both Tupelo and Columbus-area autism communities.

Advocacy & legal

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

Aberdeen

MPACT — IEP Advocacy for Monroe County

MPACT, Mississippi's federally funded PTI, provides free IEP advocacy for Monroe County families navigating Aberdeen and Amory school districts.

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