County resource guide

Madison County, Tennessee

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

Local providers

5 listed

Diagnostic clinics

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

Jackson

Pathways of Tennessee — Jackson

Pathways of Tennessee provides disability support services including behavioral health evaluations and support coordination in Jackson. Serves as a key access point for families in Madison County seeking autism-related evaluations and services.

Ages All ages(731) 668-0212

Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

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.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(731) 424-0161

Free under IDEA Part C. Self-refer by phone — no doctor referral required.

ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

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.

Ages 2–21(877) 755-3227

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.

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.

Ages All ages(615) 385-2077

Advocacy & legal

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

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.

Ages All agesAccepting new patients(615) 269-7751

FREE. Critical resource for West Tennessee families where provider density is lower than urban areas.

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