Title: Autism Awareness Month

Summary: Recognizes April 2025 as "Autism Awareness Month."

Full Text:
WHEREAS, Florida has one of the highest rates of ASD in the nation, with 329,131 of the state's population living with ASD, and WHEREAS, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately in children in the United States is living with ASD, and WHEREAS, the CDC reports that although ASD can affect anyone regardless of race, ethnicity, or other factors, it is four times more likely to occur in boys than in girls, and WHEREAS, early intervention significantly improves outcomes and reduces the level of funding and services needed to treat an individual with A SD later in life, and WHEREAS, parents and relatives of individuals with ASD dedicate endless hours in providing for the special needs of their loved ones, and WHEREAS, the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate passed House Concurrent Resolution on WHEREAS, many family members and caregivers work tirelessly to give indivi duals with ASD the opportunity to realize their ambitions and lead rewarding lives, NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Florida: That April 2025 is recognized as "Autism Awareness Month" in Florida.