The Richmond Observer - Autism Spectrum Disorder

Wednesday, 26 May 2021 15:01

Autism Society donates sensory bags to Richmond County students

The Richmond County Chapter of the Autism Society of North Carolina recently donated 110 bags filled with sensory items to be distributed to students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. From left, Meghann Lambeth, chapter leader; Dr. Amber Watkins, exceptional children director, RCS; Nicole Bowles, chapter treasurer.

HAMLET — With school winding down, Richmond County students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder will have a few things to keep them busy over the summer.

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Monday, 19 April 2021 22:16

Richmond County family walks virtual 5K for autistic relative

Elias Watkins, 4, was recently diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. Members of his family walked a virtual 5k this weekend at Raider Stadium.

ROCKINGHAM — One Richmond County family walked several laps around the track at Raider Stadium this weekend in a virtual 5K for Autism Awareness month in honor of one of their own.

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Friday, 02 April 2021 18:40

World Autism Day recognized in Richmond County

ROCKINGHAM — People across Richmond County and the nation dressed up in blue Friday for World Autism Day.

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Tuesday, 02 April 2019 17:54

World Autism Day celebrated in Richmond County

3-year-old Sadie Burdick was the center of attention in the lobby of the Richmond County Department of Social Services on Tuesday for World Autism Day. Sadie is nonverbal. See the RO's Facebook page for more photos of Richmond County residents honoring those with autism by wearing blue.

ROCKINGHAM — Two weeks after donning funky socks for Down syndrome, the employees of Richmond County’s departments of health and social services were decked out in blue Tuesday for World Autism Day.

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