County resource guide

Washington County, Mississippi

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

Local providers

5 listed

Diagnostic clinics

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

Greenville

Delta Regional Medical Center — Pediatric Services

Delta Regional Medical Center in Greenville is the primary hospital for Washington County and the central Mississippi Delta. Pediatric developmental screenings and referrals. Comprehensive autism evaluations require travel to UMMC in Jackson (~130 miles east). Greenville is a hub for Delta families despite significant healthcare access challenges.

Mississippi Delta hub. Historically underserved region with significant healthcare disparities. Telehealth is an increasingly important access channel.

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Greenville

Mississippi First Steps — Washington County

Mississippi First Steps IDEA Part C early intervention for Washington County children under 3. Free services including speech, OT, and developmental therapy delivered in the home — especially vital in this historically underserved Delta county.

FREE. Home visit model reduces transportation barriers. Call immediately upon developmental concerns.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Greenville

Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Washington County MS)

Telehealth ABA therapy for Washington County MS families in the Delta. BCBA-supervised remote programming. Accepts Mississippi Medicaid, which covers ABA for eligible children.

Washington County MS has very limited local ABA providers. Telehealth is the most practical option. Mississippi Medicaid covers ABA.

Parent & family support

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

Greenville

Autism Society Mississippi — Delta/Greenville Area

Autism Society Mississippi connects Washington County families to peer support networks and statewide resources. Virtual connections are especially important for families in the isolated Mississippi Delta.

Contact Autism Society MS for support groups and virtual family resources for the Delta area.

Advocacy & legal

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

Greenville

MPACT — IEP Advocacy for Washington County MS

MPACT, Mississippi's federally funded PTI, provides free IEP advocacy and special education support for Washington County families. A critical resource for Delta families navigating under-resourced school districts.

FREE. Statewide by phone and video. Particularly important for families in under-resourced Delta school systems.

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