PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (WUSA9) -- April is National Autism Awareness Month and Prince George’s County Public Schools are joining in to help celebrate.
There is hosting a slew of events to help promote awareness and support for autism while also celebrating the unique qualities of every person.
Check out this list to see how your family can get involved:
Saturday, April 2nd – 5K Glow Walk/Run for Autism.
Maryland Park and Planning is hosting a nighttime 5K to benefit the “Bling for Blue Scholarship” for autistic youths to go to recreational camps. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. at Watkins Regional Park.
Saturday, April 9th – Parent, Family and Community Workshop
From 9 a.m. to noon at John Carroll Elementary School, PGCPS is hosting the workshop “Helping Students Take Control of Everyday Executive Functions.” To register, click here.
Saturday, April 16th – 5th Annual Autism Conference
PGCPS and other community groups are banding together for this annual conference hosted at Seat Pleasant Elementary School from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year’s conference theme is “Transitioning to the Next Level” and will have events that encourage acceptance and support for autism.
Saturday, April 16th – “Embrace our World” Family Enrichment Day
The school system is hosting the One World Center for Autism’s Embrace at John Carroll Elementary School for Family Enrichment Day from noon to 4 p.m. To register, call 301-618-8395 or email Camille@worldforautism.org.
Wednesday, April 20th – Chat and Chew Parent Workshop
Families in the PGCPS community are invited to Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for food, networking and conversation.
Saturday, April 30th – Embrace Our World Celebration
The One World Center for Autism and PGCPS are teaming up for the Embrace Our World celebration at Prince George’s Community college from noon to 3 p.m. The event includes face painting, a photo booth and more. For tickets, please call 301-618-8395 or email Camille@worldforautism.org.
