ABA Connect - Olive Branch — Highway 178

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.

Blue Sky Behavior Therapy's Ridgeland clinic is at 402 B Legacy Park. Board Certified Behavior Analysts and RBTs provide ABA in clinic, home, school, and community settings. Treatment areas include language, social skills, academics, feeding, toilet training, adaptive skills, and reduction of challenging behavior. The clinic does not provide diagnoses. Hours are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Blue Sky is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Ambetter, and Tricare. An autism diagnosis is required for insurance coverage. The practice currently has a waitlist, and new clients need insurance information, a diagnostic assessment, and a physician prescription for ABA before intake.

Canopy Children's Solutions operates an Early Intervention Autism Clinic at its Center of Excellence, 1513 Lakeland Drive in Jackson. The clinic serves children ages 18 months to 8 years with an autism diagnosis. Services include ABA therapy, PEAK language assessment and training, a behavior identification assessment, and required parent training. The clinics are accredited by the Council of Autism Service Providers and are an approved practicum site for the Mississippi State University ABA graduate program. Canopy accepts most major health insurance plans and Medicaid. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.