autism

Biloxi Shuckers host Buddy Cruise Night

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- At MGM Park on Friday, the Biloxi Shuckers hosted Buddy Cruise Night to highlight children with disabilities. Pass Christian native Luke Putnam, who has autism, sung…

April is Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month and the Mississippi Center for Autism and Related Developmental Disabilities has a spirit week taking place to celebrate. Each day, the center has a different theme.…

April is Autism Awareness Month

Today marks the start of World Autism Month with United Nations sanctioning World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd. Throughout the month, people focus on sharing stories and providing opportunities to increase the understanding and acceptance of…

Important reason behind blue Halloween buckets

Halloween is just a little over a week away. This year, you might notice something different when trick-or-treaters stop by your house. This Halloween, you might notice some blue in the sea of classic orange pumpkins. This bright color is…

Mississippi Autism Screening Day

April is recognized as National Autism Awareness Month, an opportunity to inform those who aren't familiar with the disorder about the complexity and challenges of day-to-day-life. It's a complex disorder that can affect a person's ability to speak and develop…

Autism Awareness Month

April is recognized as National Autism Awareness Month, an opportunity to inform those who aren’t familiar with the disorder about the complexity and challenges of day-to-day life. It’s a complex disorder that can affect a person’s ability to speak and…

Kroc Center Hosts Annual Swim In Biloxi

Today in Biloxi, the Kroc Center and the Mississippi Center for Autism hosted their 8th Annual Autism Swim In The swim in gives autistic children and their families a chance to come out to the pool for a day of…