84R13117 BPG-D
By: Lucio S.C.R. No. 28
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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.