Darlington County Autism support group celebrates Autism Awareness Month
April is National Autism Awareness Month and is celebrated worldwide. Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disability that affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. It is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a “spectrum disorder” that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees. Not only does it affect the individual but the family as a whole as well. Autism spectrum disorders affect 1 in 68 individuals. While there is no cause or cure for autism, it is treatable. Autism Awareness is the “Heart of Acceptance,” and it is real!
Darlington County Autism Support Group joins families and other organizations, schools, communities, businesses and local governments around the world to educate the public about autism through trainings and events. You can show your support, acceptance and increase your understanding by attending trainings and events in your area.
On Saturday, April 29, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Hartsville YMCA, located at 111 East Carolina Avenue, Darlington County Autism Support Group will have their annual Autism Awareness F.A.I.R. (Fun, Awareness, Information, Recreation) in observance of Autism Awareness Month. There will be a bouncy house, petting zoo, face painting, door prizes, manicures, vendors for shopping, food truck, Kahona Ice Truck (Frozen drinks), special appearance from The Hartsville Bubble Guy, and other organizations such as Early Autism Division and Autism Division of Florence.
The public is invited to attend. We are asking that you wear blue to show your support for this great cause. You do not have to be a resident of Darlington County to attend our events, trainings or camps.
For more information visit, www.voices4autism.net, check out the Darlington County Autism Support Group on Facebook or contact Coretta Bailey at 843-307-3386 or Wendy Stokes at 843-307-3386.