Raising Brilliance

You don''t have to navigate autism alone — Memphis has established organizations built by and for local families. This guide points to the main Mid-South support and advocacy groups and how to get involved.

Support groups do double duty: emotional support and hard-won practical knowledge about local providers, schools, and waitlists. Other parents often know things no directory lists.

Groups'' schedules and offerings change, so check current details directly before showing up.

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Autism Resources of the Mid-South (ARMS)

Nonprofit support / advocacy

Memphis-based nonprofit (formerly Autism Society of the Mid-South) serving the region west of the Tennessee River; runs Family Night workshops, Lego Clubs, and Sib Shops in Memphis and Jackson.

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Team Autism Memphis

Autism services / family connection

Germantown-based outpatient clinic providing autism services and a point of connection for Mid-South families.

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University of Memphis Autism Clinic — Resources

Resource directory

University clinic''s curated list of local and regional autism resources, camps, and support options for Memphis-area families.

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