County resource guide
Autism Resources in Gibson County, Tennessee
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Gibson County. Tennessee statewide resources also apply.
Gibson County — home to Humboldt, Trenton, and Milan — is in western Tennessee. Gibson County Special School District and Milan Special School District provide special education. Families travel to Jackson or Nashville for specialized autism evaluation and ABA therapy. TEIS is available, and STEP provides free IEP advocacy statewide.
Provider directory
Local Providers14 providers in Gibson County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Memphis · multi-county
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital — Developmental Medicine
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis is the primary academic medical center for Weakley County autism evaluations, approximately 1.5 hours southeast of Martin. Families in northwest Tennessee rely on Le Bonheur for comprehensive developmental assessments.
About 1.5 hours from Martin. Ask about telehealth pre-screening to reduce trips.
Memphis · multi-county
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital — Developmental Medicine
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis is the primary referral center for Gibson County autism evaluations, approximately 1 hour west of Trenton. Le Bonheur's developmental medicine team provides comprehensive multi-disciplinary autism assessments.
About 1 hour from Trenton or Milan. Ask about telehealth pre-evaluation to reduce travel.
Jackson · multi-county
West Tennessee Healthcare — Jackson Hub for Crockett County
Crockett County (Alamo) is a West Tennessee Delta county approximately 45 miles west of Jackson. Families travel to Jackson-Madison County General Hospital for specialist pediatric care and autism evaluation referrals within the West Tennessee Healthcare system.
Jackson is about 45 miles east of Alamo. Memphis (Shelby County, ~75 miles) is the alternative for academic medical center evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Trenton
Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) — Gibson County
TEIS provides free Part C early intervention for Gibson County children birth to age 3. Local coordinators serve Trenton, Milan, Humboldt, and surrounding communities with in-home developmental services.
Free under IDEA Part C. Self-refer by phone.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Martin · multi-county
Centria Autism — West Tennessee
Centria Autism provides in-home and clinic-based ABA therapy for children across West Tennessee, including Weakley County. In-home service delivery is particularly valuable for families in this rural northwest Tennessee county.
Ask specifically about in-home ABA coverage in Weakley County — rural coverage varies.
Trenton · multi-county
Centria Autism — West Tennessee
Centria Autism provides in-home and clinic-based ABA therapy services accessible to Gibson County families. In-home ABA delivery in Trenton and Milan areas is available through this regional provider.
Alamo · multi-county
West Tennessee ABA Services — Crockett County
ABA therapy for Crockett County families through Jackson-area providers and in-home delivery in Alamo. In-home BCBA-supervised ABA is the most practical model for families in this rural Delta county. TennCare and commercial insurance accepted.
Contact Tennessee DIDD West Tennessee regional office for currently approved ABA providers in Crockett County.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Martin · multi-county
Autism Tennessee — Northwest Tennessee Network
Autism Tennessee connects Weakley County families to Northwest Tennessee peer support, family programming, and statewide autism advocacy. Virtual programming is available for families in this rural region.
Alamo · multi-county
Autism Tennessee — West Tennessee Chapter
Autism Tennessee connects Crockett County families to the West Tennessee peer network centered in Jackson. Support groups, family events, and statewide advocacy resources for families in the rural Delta corridor.
Trenton · multi-county
Autism Tennessee — West Tennessee Network
Autism Tennessee serves Gibson County families through the West Tennessee regional network, peer support groups, and statewide autism programming and advocacy.
Huntingdon · multi-county
Autism Tennessee — West Tennessee Support
Autism Tennessee's West Tennessee network provides Carroll County families with peer support, advocacy, and family events. The Jackson hub is the closest center for in-person programming, with virtual options for families in Huntingdon and Hollow Rock.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Alamo · multi-county
STEP — Support & Training for Exceptional Parents
Tennessee's federally funded PTI. Free IEP advocacy for Crockett County families. Phone and virtual support serve this rural West Tennessee county where local advocacy resources are scarce.
FREE. Statewide PTI.
Nashville · multi-county
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center — STEP (Special Education Advocacy)
Tennessee's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and direct family support for Weakley County families statewide.
FREE. Call before any IEP meeting or dispute.
Nashville · multi-county
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center — STEP (Special Education Advocacy)
Tennessee's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy and special education training for Gibson County families statewide.
FREE. Statewide PTI. Call before any IEP meeting.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Gibson 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.
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