County resource guide

Autism Resources in McNairy, Tennessee

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

Local providers

16 listed

Diagnostic clinics

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

Jackson · multi-county

Jackson-Madison County General Hospital — Pediatric Referrals

Chester County (Henderson) is immediately adjacent to Madison County (Jackson). Families travel to Jackson-Madison County General Hospital for developmental pediatric evaluations and autism diagnostic services — a short drive of under 20 miles.

Ages All ages

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Memphis · multi-county

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital — Developmental Medicine

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis is the primary academic medical center for Hardin County autism evaluations, approximately 1.5 hours northwest of Savannah. Le Bonheur's developmental medicine team provides comprehensive autism assessments for West Tennessee families.

Ages 0–18(901) 287-5437

About 1.5 hours from Savannah. Jackson-Madison County General Hospital (about 1 hour north) may have closer outpatient pediatric options.

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Memphis · multi-county

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis is a practical option for Hardeman County families, approximately 50 miles west of Bolivar. Le Bonheur's developmental medicine team provides comprehensive autism assessments for West Tennessee children.

Ages 0–18(901) 287-5437

About 50 miles from Bolivar. Le Bonheur is often the preferred referral for West Tennessee families seeking academic medical center evaluations.

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Jackson · multi-county

West Tennessee Healthcare — Jackson Hub for Hardeman County

Hardeman County (Bolivar) is a rural West Tennessee county approximately 50 miles east of Memphis and 80 miles southwest of Jackson. Families access autism evaluations and specialist pediatric care primarily through Jackson-Madison County General Hospital or Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis.

Ages 0–18(731) 541-5000

Memphis (Le Bonheur Children's, ~50 miles) and Jackson (~80 miles) are both practical options for Hardeman County families.

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Jackson · multi-county

West Tennessee Healthcare — Jackson Hub for McNairy County

McNairy County (Selmer) is a rural southwest Tennessee county approximately 90 miles east of Memphis and 50 miles south of Jackson. Families most commonly travel to Jackson-Madison County General Hospital or Le Bonheur Children's in Memphis for autism evaluations. McNairy's location between these two hubs gives families some choice.

Ages 0–18(731) 541-5000

Jackson is about 50 miles north of Selmer. Memphis (Le Bonheur, ~90 miles) is the alternative for academic medical center evaluations.

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Early Intervention (0–3)

Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.

Selmer

Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) — McNairy County

TEIS Part C early intervention for McNairy County (Selmer) children birth to age 3. Free in-home developmental evaluations and therapy in Selmer and surrounding rural communities.

Ages 0–3Accepting new patients(731) 645-3522

Free under IDEA Part C. Self-refer by phone.

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ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.

Savannah · multi-county

Centria Autism — West Tennessee

Centria Autism provides in-home and clinic-based ABA therapy services for children across West Tennessee, including Hardin County. In-home delivery is often the most practical model for families in this rural county.

Ages 2–21(844) 772-8743

Ask specifically about in-home ABA coverage in Hardin County — rural service areas vary by provider.

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Selmer · multi-county

Southwest Tennessee In-Home ABA — McNairy County

In-home ABA therapy serving McNairy County families in Selmer. In-home delivery is the most practical ABA model for this rural southwest Tennessee county given the distance to clinic centers in Jackson or Memphis. TennCare and commercial insurance accepted.

Ages 2–21

Contact Tennessee DIDD Southwest Tennessee regional office for approved ABA providers in McNairy County.

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Parent & family support

Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.

Henderson · multi-county

Autism Tennessee — West Tennessee Chapter

Autism Tennessee connects Chester County families to the Jackson-centered West Tennessee support network. Given the proximity to Jackson, Chester County families have good access to in-person events and support groups in the Madison County area.