County resource guide
Autism Resources in Wayne, Mississippi
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Wayne. Mississippi statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Waynesboro
Wayne General Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Wayne County MS families in Waynesboro access specialist care through Hattiesburg (~55 miles west) and Meridian (~40 miles north). The county is located at the crossroads of south-central and east Mississippi, giving families two different specialist hubs depending on needs.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Waynesboro
Mississippi First Steps — Wayne County MS
Mississippi First Steps IDEA Part C early intervention for Wayne County children under 3. Free home-based services for Waynesboro and surrounding communities.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Waynesboro
Ability Tree — Wayne County MS ABA
ABA therapy for Wayne County MS families via Meridian or Hattiesburg area providers. BCBA-supervised. Accepts Mississippi Medicaid. Waynesboro's crossroads location gives families two ABA hub options.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Waynesboro
Autism Society Mississippi — Wayne County MS
Autism Society Mississippi connects Wayne County families to statewide peer support. Meridian and Hattiesburg area autism communities are both accessible from Waynesboro.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Waynesboro
MPACT — IEP Advocacy for Wayne County MS
MPACT, Mississippi's federally funded PTI, provides free IEP advocacy for Wayne County families navigating local school districts.
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