a place to start

Autism resources for North Mississippi families

Guides for North Mississippi families, written by our team in New Albany. Pick the one that matches where you are right now.

a place to start
What to do after an autism diagnosis in North Mississippi
A plain-language guide for North Mississippi families on what to do after an autism diagnosis, covering paperwork, early intervention, school evaluations, and insurance.
finding answers
Where to get an autism evaluation in North Mississippi
How autism is diagnosed in Mississippi, and how early intervention differs from a school evaluation. Includes evaluators in North Mississippi from the state's 2026 Autism Resource Guide.
insurance, plainly
Does Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi cover ABA therapy?
How Mississippi's autism insurance law works and which plans it covers. What BCBS of Mississippi requires before ABA starts, and the questions worth asking about your plan.
look before you come
Your first visit to the cabin
Photos of our sign, the cabin, and the rooms inside, to look at with your child before your first visit to Wild & Free Behavior in New Albany. Print it if that helps.

across the state

Free public resources. We aren't affiliated with these agencies.

Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Autism Resource Guide (opens in a new tab)
Evaluators, ABA providers, and other services around the state. DMH Helpline: 1-877-210-8513.
First Steps Early Intervention (Mississippi State Department of Health) (opens in a new tab)
For infants and toddlers under 3. Referrals: 1-800-451-3903.
Mississippi Insurance Department, autism insurance benefits (opens in a new tab)
Which plans the state law covers. Autism hotline: 1-833-488-6472.

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