Caiden's Corner | Autism Support for Mississippi Gulf Coast Families
Caiden's Corner families
501(c)(3) Nonprofit · South Mississippi

We're in your
corner.

Support, resources, and community for families navigating autism across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

MS Gulf
Coast
Proudly Serving
2025
Founded
501c3
IRS Verified
3
Generations
Serving Families

The Mobile
Sensory Unit

Caiden's Corner is launching a fully equipped, sensory-friendly space on wheels — designed to give kids a calm, safe place to reset during events, workshops, and community activities across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

🛋️
Quiet Zones

Weighted blankets and soft seating for sensory regulation and calm resets.

🎧
Sensory Tools

Fidget kits, calming lights, and noise-canceling headphones on board.

📚
Caregiver Resources

On-site educational resources for parents and caregivers at every stop.

We can't do this alone — but together, we'll get this unit on the road. 💙
Caiden's Corner Mobile Sensory Unit
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Caiden's Corner
x Biloxi Shuckers

Caiden's Corner has partnered with the Biloxi Shuckers to make game days sensory-friendly for every fan. Our Biloxi Sensory Sacks are now available at MGM Park, packed with noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, and communication aids — just stop by Guest Services to request one for your family.

⚾ MGM Park, Biloxi MS
🩵 Request Free at Guest Services
🎉 Available Every Home Game
Learn More About Shuckers Sensory Sacks →
Caiden's Corner Biloxi Sensory Sack at MGM Park
Alyece Smith – Founder of Caiden's Corner

Meet Alyece Smith
Founder & Executive Director

When Caiden was diagnosed with Autism, our family entered a world of appointments, waitlists, and endless paperwork — often without clear direction.

And that's when we realized: we weren't the only ones navigating it alone.

We built Caiden's Corner for the families still living what we lived.

💛No one should have to walk this path alone
💙Support should be accessible — not overwhelming
🤍Every child deserves a community that sees them fully

This isn't just a nonprofit.
It's a village. A mission. A promise.

About Us → Get the Book

Superpowers

At Caiden's Corner, we don't wait for someone else to solve the problem. From family support to therapy funding, we're here to make life lighter and more possible for autism families across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Parents at an educational workshop

Our Programs

From workshops to advocacy tools, our programs give families practical resources and real support at every step of the journey.

See Our Programs →
Children at a sensory-friendly event

Sensory Friendly
Events

Regular sensory-friendly events where all children feel included and have fun with their family without the overwhelm or overstimulation.

See Our Events →
Parents in the Caiden's Corner support group

Online Support
Group

A safe, judgment-free space online where parents and caregivers can connect, share, vent, and find real understanding from people who get it.

Join Our Group →

The Parent
Resource Vault

Navigating autism shouldn't mean spending hours searching for answers. We built the Resource Vault so Gulf Coast families have one trusted place for guides, tools, and information that actually help.

📋IEP Guides & School Advocacy
🧠Understanding Your Child's Diagnosis
💊Therapy & Funding Resources
🏠Sensory-Friendly Home Tips
🤝Local MS Gulf Coast Services
💙Caregiver Self-Care & Wellbeing
Explore the Vault → Always free. No sign-up required.

Built by parents, for parents navigating the Gulf Coast autism journey

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Free Resources
📅 Save the Date

Autism Acceptance
Walk & Celebration

📍 Bay St. Louis Train Depot, MS
📅 April 10, 2027
🤍 Free & Family-Friendly

Last year's Walk brought together 500+ attendees and raised $25K+ net for Gulf Coast autism families. Mark your calendars, because 2027 is going to be bigger than ever. More details coming soon.

Families at the Caiden's Corner Autism Acceptance Walk

Caiden's Corner
in the Media

Our Founding Community Partners

🏆 Champion Sponsor — $5,000
Memorial Health System
⭐ Advocate Sponsors — $2,500
PWD Hancock Health Foundation Ochsner Children's Mirror Lawn

Our Mission

Our Goal, Vision & Commitment

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Our Events

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