County resource guide
Autism Resources in Pontotoc County, Mississippi
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Pontotoc County. Mississippi statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers5 providers in Pontotoc County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
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.
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.
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.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
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.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Pontotoc 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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