The sensory friendly event will include free food, games and demonstrations.
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5th Annual Autism Awareness Day in Spotsylvania
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The sensory friendly event will include free food, games and demonstrations.
By Susan Larson
Hats, Heels and Ties charity event to benefit autism research and advocacy is scheduled 12 – 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, at the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg.
An estimated 1 out of 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls are diagnosed with autism in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).