Autism Awareness Month By Kate Merriman | April 19, 2021 at 8:23 AM EDT - Updated April 19 at 9:03 AM
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Families with autistic children are hoping to raise awareness with the help of churches.
In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, Coalition of Autism Parents and Self Advocates of Horry County will host a virtual event on Saturday, May 1.
During the event, people will hear from Pastor Lamar Hardwick, who’s autistic. He’ll be talking about disability and diversity.
Organizer David Warner has an autistic son and said his family will reach out to churches to see if they have autism programs. He said nine times out of ten times, they don’t.