Mississippi Launches Adult Autism Support Push

Mississippis Division of Autism Services initiates a new campaign to connect individuals with autism to local resources, highlighting the lack of adult care. They begin with public awareness and connecting clinicians statewide, following a resource fair in Jackson. Director Shavvone Williams emphasizes the importance of focusing on what works best for the state. The fair gathered providers like Youth Villages, SPARK, and Living Independence for Everyone, allowing families to meet experts and learn about existing services for both kids and adults. Mississippi aims to lead with the first clinic dedicated to adult autism support, enabling more people to thrive in their communities. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1754dc14689dc842