Will's Way Behavioral - Gulfport — 31st Ave

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 supporting families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through comprehensive therapy and resources designed for children aged 2 to 18. With a mission to celebrate every mind, ACNM focuses on addressing the unique challenges faced by each child, empowering them with the skills necessary for a meaningful and independent life. The center offers specialized programs, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, which provides intensive one-on-one support tailored to individual needs, as well as social skills training that helps children navigate peer interactions and develop appropriate behaviors. Additionally, licensed counselors are available to address behavioral, emotional, and cognitive concerns while parent training programs equip caregivers with effective tools and strategies to foster their child's growth in safe and supportive environments. What sets ACNM apart is its commitment to low student-teacher ratios that ensure personalized attention, strong partnerships with families that enhance the therapeutic process, and a nurturing community atmosphere that celebrates progress and milestones. Through these unique offerings, ACNM stands as a beacon of hope for families on their journey toward understanding and embracing autism.