Autism Resources in Pontotoc, Mississippi

Tupelo · multi-county

North Mississippi Medical Center — Pediatrics

North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo is the largest non-metropolitan hospital in the US by bed count and the regional medical hub for northeast Mississippi. NMMC's pediatrics department provides developmental screenings and can coordinate referrals for formal autism evaluations.

Regional referral center for northeast MS. Comprehensive autism evaluations typically require referral to UMMC Jackson or Le Bonheur Children's in Memphis.

Pontotoc

North Mississippi Medical Center — Pontotoc Clinic

Pontotoc County is served by the North Mississippi Medical Center network, headquartered in Tupelo (~25 miles northeast). NMMC clinics in Pontotoc provide developmental screenings and referrals. Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis (~90 miles) and UMMC Jackson (~130 miles) are the primary comprehensive evaluation destinations.

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.

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

Pontotoc

Mississippi First Steps — Pontotoc County

Mississippi First Steps IDEA Part C early intervention for Pontotoc County children under 3. Free speech, OT, and developmental services delivered in home and community settings.

Pontotoc

Behavioral Innovations — Northeast Mississippi (Pontotoc County)

ABA therapy for Pontotoc County families via Tupelo-area providers. BCBA-supervised. Accepts Mississippi Medicaid and commercial insurance.

Tupelo · multi-county

Behavioral Innovations — Tupelo

Center-based and in-home ABA therapy for children with autism in Tupelo. BCBA-led programming. Accepts Mississippi Medicaid and most commercial insurance.

Mississippi Medicaid covers ABA. Check current availability for Tupelo location.

Pontotoc

Autism Society Mississippi — Pontotoc County

Autism Society Mississippi connects Pontotoc County families to statewide peer support and resource networks. Tupelo's proximity gives families access to northeast Mississippi autism community resources.

Pontotoc

MPACT — IEP Advocacy for Pontotoc County

MPACT, Mississippi's federally funded PTI, provides free IEP advocacy and special education support for Pontotoc County families navigating local school districts.