Autistic Services Inc. marks awareness month

Autistic Services Inc. has planned a series of events that will help increase awareness about autism by observing "Autism Awareness Month" throughout April:

The 30th annual Spaghetti Dinner and Raffle will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the Ellicott Creek Fire Hall, 45 S. Ellicott Creek Road in Amherst. The cost for adults is $7; seniors, $6; children ages 4-10, $5; and children 3 and younger, no charge. To volunteer to work at the dinner, call 631-5777, ext. 304.

Building Bridges: Sensory Strategies for Individuals with ASD will be the theme of the event on Saturday, April 26. It will take place from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Classic V Conference and Banquet Center, 2443 Niagara Falls Blvd. Rates are $10 for professionals and $5 for parents and individuals with ASD.

For information, visit www.autisticservices.org or call 631-5777.