Autism Resources in Gulfport, Mississippi

Gulfport anchors the Mississippi Gulf Coast, which has built a real and growing set of autism services across Harrison County and neighboring Biloxi, D'Iberville, and Ocean Springs — including several ABA providers, a coast-based diagnostic option, and local nonprofits. It's an honest picture, though: the Coast is a mid-sized region, and for some specialized evaluation and care, families travel to New Orleans (about 80 miles west) or Mobile (about 60 miles east), and Mississippi's overall provider shortages mean waits can be long. This guide walks through what's available locally: diagnosis, therapy, schools, community and activities, and how Mississippi's funding programs work.