H.R. No. 1654
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, May 14, 2015, marks the third annual National
Childhood Apraxia Awareness Day, an observance that brings
attention to a particularly challenging and persistent
communication disorder in children; and
WHEREAS, Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a neurological
condition characterized by difficulty performing the movements
needed to make speech, even when no weakness exists in the speech
muscles; in severe cases, the disorder can greatly inhibit a
child's speech development, placing affected children at high risk
for struggles with literacy and other skills related to school
performance; and
WHEREAS, Early intervention and speech therapy are key to
helping children with CAS overcome barriers to communication, and
thus it is imperative that families be well-informed and assisted
in accessing these services; successfully addressing the disorder
also requires increased public awareness and support at the local,
state, and federal levels, including from schools and insurance
providers; and
WHEREAS, A communication disorder is a hardship that no child
deserves to face, but with time and commitment, families and
professionals can help young people with CAS learn to communicate
effectively and go on to lead happier, more productive lives; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 14, 2015, as Apraxia Awareness Day
in Texas and encourage citizens to work within their communities to
increase awareness and understanding of childhood apraxia of
speech.
Dale
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1654 was adopted by the House on April
23, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House