Choosing a school setting is one of the harder decisions autism parents face, and there is rarely one right answer. Memphis families weigh public-school special education, private specialized schools like Madonna Learning Center and Harwood Center, and inclusive private programs. This page lays out the realistic options and how special education works locally, without pretending any single path fits every child.
Founded in 1969 in Germantown, a private faith-based school and prevocational program serving individuals with disabilities including autism from about age 4 into adulthood, with full-time speech and occupational therapists.
Visit siteA nonprofit founded in 1957 offering specialized preschool for children roughly 2 to 6 years old with developmental disabilities or delays, using applied-behavior-analysis-based teaching methods with low classroom ratios.
Visit siteA private school on Walnut Grove Road in Memphis serving students with autism, learning and intellectual disabilities, language processing disorders, ADD/ADHD and other neurodiverse learning needs.
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