Will's Way Behavioral - Gulfport

Colorful Minds ABA's Gulfport center is at 9480 Three Rivers Road. The location houses the organization's full- and part-time ABA center with a sensory gym. The practice also provides in-home ABA Monday through Friday and social skills classes. It serves children with autism ages 1 to 12, with social skills groups available through age 18. Colorful Minds is a private-pay center that works with Tricare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi, and Cigna. Colorful Minds holds Behavioral Health Center of Excellence accreditation and was the first ABA clinic on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to receive it. Direct sessions are delivered by RBTs under BCBA, BCaBA, or BCBA-D supervision.

ABA Connect operates an Olive Branch clinic at 11109 Highway 178, Suites 1 and 2. The DeSoto County site is the organization's Mississippi therapy location. Services include early-intervention ABA, individualized therapy, social skills training, and parent training. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The practice is a small ABA therapy business serving autistic individuals and people with other developmental needs.

The Autism Center of North Mississippi (ACNM) is dedicated to celebrating every mind by providing essential therapy and resources for families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Serving children with a range of diagnoses, including language-based learning disabilities and those who are twice-exceptional, ACNM focuses on empowering each child to develop the skills necessary for meaningful and independent lives. The center offers a variety of specialized programs, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy tailored to individual needs, social skills training that fosters essential peer interactions, and mental health support from licensed counselors addressing behavioral and emotional concerns. Additionally, ACNM emphasizes the importance of parent training, equipping caregivers with effective strategies to support their children’s growth in nurturing environments. What sets ACNM apart is its commitment to low student-to-teacher ratios, fostering strong family partnerships, and creating a supportive community where every child can thrive. Through these unique offerings, ACNM not only provides hope but also celebrates the journey of each child and their family.