TITLE: Recognizing April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month.

SUMMARY: Recognizing April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month.

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WHEREAS, Since the 1970s, April has been set aside as National Autism Awareness Month in order to inform the public about autism and issues within the autism community; and WHEREAS, Autism spectrum disorder and autism are general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development; they are characterized by varying levels of difficulty in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors; and WHEREAS, According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in every 68 children is affected by autism, compared with 1 in 150 a decade ago; the Autism Society calculates that more than 3.5 million Americans of all ages live with an autism spectrum disorder; and WHEREAS, The cause of this disorder is unknown, but behavioral intervention can dramatically improve outcomes; early diagnosis and intervention are crucial to ensure effective treatment that can help these valuable members of society use their skills and talents to reach their full potential; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby recognize April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month and encourage all Texans to learn more about autism spectrum disorder. President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 28 was adopted by the Senate on April 9, 2015. Secretary of the Senate I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 28 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House Approved: Date Governor