County resource guide
Henderson County, Tennessee
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Henderson County. Tennessee statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
12 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Jackson · multi-county
West Tennessee Healthcare — Developmental Pediatric Referrals
Decatur County families travel to Jackson (Madison County, approximately 45 miles northeast) for autism evaluations at West Tennessee Healthcare's Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Jackson is the definitive medical hub for West Tennessee.
Jackson · multi-county
West Tennessee Healthcare — Jackson Hub for Henderson County
Henderson County (Lexington) families travel to Jackson (Madison County, approximately 30 miles west) for autism evaluations at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, the West Tennessee regional medical center. The convenient I-40 corridor makes Jackson highly accessible.
Jackson · multi-county
West Tennessee Healthcare — Jackson-Madison Developmental Services
Benton County families seeking autism evaluations most often travel to Jackson (Madison County, approximately 45 miles south) where West Tennessee Healthcare's Jackson-Madison County General Hospital offers developmental pediatric referrals. Jackson is the regional hub for West Tennessee services.
Jackson · multi-county
West Tennessee Healthcare — Regional Developmental Referrals
Carroll County families most commonly travel to Jackson (Madison County, approximately 30 miles south) for comprehensive autism evaluations at West Tennessee Healthcare. The Jackson network is the primary diagnostic hub for this rural West Tennessee corridor.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Lexington
Tennessee Early Intervention System — Henderson County
Tennessee's Part C early intervention program serving Henderson County children from birth to age 3. TEIS coordinators in Lexington connect eligible families to home-based speech, OT, and developmental services at no cost.
FREE. No diagnosis required to start early intervention.
Jackson · multi-county
Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) — West TN Region
TEIS early intervention services for Madison County children birth to age 3. Free evaluations and in-home services including speech, OT, and developmental therapy. The West Tennessee TEIS region hub serves Jackson and surrounding counties.
Free under IDEA Part C. Self-refer by phone — no doctor referral required.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Lexington · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — West Tennessee ABA for Henderson
Henderson County families can access Behavioral Innovations' West Tennessee ABA services through the Jackson center or in-home delivery. BCBA-supervised therapy with naturalistic teaching. I-40 corridor makes the Jackson clinic accessible.
Tennessee ABA insurance mandate applies.
Jackson · multi-county
Centria Autism — Jackson
In-home ABA therapy serving Madison County and the surrounding West Tennessee region. BCBA-supervised with individualized programs. Accepts most commercial insurance and TennCare under Tennessee's ABA coverage requirements.
One of the few ABA providers with West Tennessee coverage. In-home model helps offset limited local clinic options.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Lexington · multi-county
Autism Tennessee — West Tennessee Chapter
Autism Tennessee connects Henderson County families to the West Tennessee peer network centered in Jackson. Support groups, family events, and statewide advocacy resources serve the rural I-40 corridor communities.
Jackson · multi-county
Autism Tennessee — West Tennessee Network
Autism Tennessee connects Jackson-area families to statewide support resources, parent groups, and advocacy. The West Tennessee network is smaller than Nashville or Memphis chapters but provides meaningful connections for isolated rural families.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Lexington
STEP — PTI Advocacy for Henderson County
Tennessee's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center at Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. Free IEP advocacy and training for Henderson County Schools families. Available by phone and virtual appointment statewide.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP dispute.
Jackson · multi-county
Support & Training for Exceptional Parents (STEP) — West TN
STEP's West Tennessee team serves Madison County and surrounding rural counties. Free IEP training, one-on-one advocacy support, and help navigating Jackson-Madison County School System special education procedures.
FREE. Critical resource for West Tennessee families where provider density is lower than urban areas.
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