Mississippi Center for Autism

08/02/2025

08/02/2025

WE’RE BACK! STEM FEST is coming to Biloxi, MS — and it’s FREE for K–12 students & families!

REGISTER TODAY for Saturday, August 16, when the STEM Gulf Coast – Biloxi STEM Fest transforms the Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center into a high-energy, hands-on science and tech playground! With over 60 interactive stations, kids will dive into robotics, AI, coding, engineering, creative design, and real-world science experiments — all led by college students, engineers, scientists, and STEM pros - executed by the STEM Global Action team.

WHEN: Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WHERE: Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center, 2520 Pass Rd, Biloxi, MS

COST: 100% FREE! First 100 children receive a STEM-themed gift

REGISTER TODAY by scanning the QR code or by visiting: https://registration.stemnola.com/ #/

This exciting event kicks off a new year-round STEM education initiative across the Mississippi Gulf Coast powered by STEM NOLA | STEM Global Action and funded by DoD STEM through the Defense STEM Education Consortium (DSEC).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We’re also calling all volunteers! Whether you're a college student (eligible for a $50 digital stipend) or a STEM professional eager to mentor, your support makes this possible. Help us inspire future innovators in Biloxi, Gulfport, and beyond!

Volunteer sign-up: https://stemnola.galaxydigital.com/need

Help us spread the word — STEM Fest is where discovery begins!

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07/28/2025

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07/25/2025

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Tomorrow at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi!

07/25/2025

Happy Happy Birthday to our very own Kristin Webb!
We wish you many many birthday blessings to come!
❤️🎂🎉👏🎁🎊🎈🥳

07/24/2025

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𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐔𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲!

Families often ask us about therapy options, clinics, advocacy, and more. We’re excited to create a one-stop directory to make it easier for families to find the services they need—all in one place.

If your organization or business offers support, services, or resources for children, teens, or young adults with different abilities, we’d love to include you!

• 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞.
• 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞—𝐧𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫:
• Therapy clinics (OT, PT, speech, ABA)
• Advocacy services
• Educational resources/tutors
• Recreation or social programs
• Family support services
• And more—if you offer something for this community that isn’t listed, please submit your info! We’re happy to add new categories as needed.

Interested in being listed? Please fill out the Google Form (link in comments).

Thank you for helping us make resources more accessible for local families!

07/16/2025

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🌊✨ Sensory Day at the Mississippi Aquarium is back this Saturday, July 19th, from 8:30 am - 10:00 am. ✨🌊
We're proud to offer Sensory Days, specially designed for guests who prefer a quieter, calmer experience. During these select times, we lower the lights, reduce noise levels, and create a more peaceful environment. It's the perfect time to enjoy the FINtastic world beneath the surface — at your own pace. 💙🦈
Join us for a calmer SEAnic Experience.
For more information or to purchase our tickets, visit the event page: https://www.msaquarium.org/events/2025/sensory-day-at-msaq

07/07/2025

🧩Don’t forget Sensory Day is Sunday, July 6th!💚

The Hattiesburg Zoo hosts Sensory Day on the first Sunday of every month- giving families a consistent, welcoming space to plan for a more peaceful zoo visit.

From 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., guests can enjoy:
🎵 No music throughout the park
🚂 Quiet train rides
🧸 Sensory stations & calming animal encounters
🎧 Sensory bags available in the ticket booth (with headphones, fidgets, cue cards & more)

Our staff is trained and ready to support guests with sensory sensitivities, ensuring every visitor feels comfortable and included. 💛

No extra cost- regular admission applies and annual passes are accepted!