AUGUSTA, GA (WFXG) - April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. Several Richmond County Schools held events to recognize it.

At Diamond Lakes Elementary School, the mime team performed in honor of the day. Throughout the month of April, there will be more events and performances held in honor of Autism Awareness.

The next event will be an Autism Walk, held on Thursday, April 4, at Langford Middle School.

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