County resource guide
Autism Resources in Winston, Mississippi
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Winston. Mississippi statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Louisville
Winston Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Winston County MS families in Louisville (not to be confused with Louisville GA or Louisville KY) access specialist care through Starkville (~30 miles east) and Jackson (~80 miles west). Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville and MSU resources are the nearest specialist hubs.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Louisville
Mississippi First Steps — Winston County MS
Mississippi First Steps IDEA Part C early intervention for Winston County children under 3. Free home-based services for Louisville MS and surrounding communities.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Louisville
Centria Autism — Telehealth ABA (Winston County MS)
Telehealth ABA therapy for Winston County MS families. BCBA-supervised remote programming. Accepts Mississippi Medicaid. Starkville-area ABA providers are the nearest in-person option.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Louisville
Autism Society Mississippi — Winston County MS
Autism Society Mississippi connects Winston County families to statewide peer support. Starkville and Jackson-area autism communities are accessible from Louisville MS.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Louisville
MPACT — IEP Advocacy for Winston County MS
MPACT, Mississippi's federally funded PTI, provides free IEP advocacy for Winston County families navigating the Winston County School District.
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