H.R. No. 279
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, April 2023 is Autism Awareness Month, and this
occasion provides a fitting opportunity to promote education about
autism and issues within the autism community; and
WHEREAS, Autism spectrum disorder encompasses a range of
health conditions that can cause social, communication, and
behavioral challenges; people experience the disorder to varying
degrees, and symptoms can include being nonverbal, engaging in
atypical speech patterns and repetitive behaviors, and having
significantly high or low levels of sensitivity to various sensory
stimuli; ASD lasts throughout an individual's life, and early
diagnosis can ensure that those affected receive the treatment and
intervention services they need, such as speech therapy, social
skills training, and assistive technology; and
WHEREAS, According to the United States Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in every 44 children is
affected by autism, compared with 1 in 125 in 2004; although the
cause of the disorder is unknown, the CDC outlines numerous factors
that increase the risk of a child having ASD, including genetic
conditions, family history with autism, and certain medications
taken during pregnancy; and
WHEREAS, More work remains to be done in understanding this
complex health issue, in improving procedures for diagnosis, and in
supporting individuals with autism, and the observance of Autism
Awareness Month unites Texans in their commitment to these efforts;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 2023 as Autism Awareness Month
and encourage all residents of the Lone Star State to learn more
about autism spectrum disorder.
Reynolds
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 279 was adopted by the House on March
8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House