Bill Text: DE SCR62 | 2015-2016 | 148th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: Recognizing April 2016 As Autism Awareness Month.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2016-04-14 - Passed in House by Voice Vote [SCR62 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2015-SCR62-Draft.html
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Sen. Henry & Rep. Jaques |
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DELAWARE STATE SENATE 148th GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 62 |
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RECOGNIZING APRIL 2016 AS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH. |
WHEREAS, autism spectrum disorder is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States, affecting more than three million people, is an urgent public health crisis that demands a national response. According to Autism Delaware, in 1995 the prevalence of autism was 1 in every 2,500 births, today it is approximately 1 in 68; and
WHEREAS, autism is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the human brain, and can affect anyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic background. Symptoms and characteristics of autism may present themselves in a variety of ways, and are different for each person affected. Autism can result in significant lifelong impairment of an individual's ability to learn, develop healthy interactive behaviors, and understand verbal as well as non-verbal communication; and
WHEREAS, the effort to address autism spectrum disorder continues; doctors, therapists, and educators can help persons with autism overcome or adjust to its challenges and provide early, accurate diagnosis and the resulting appropriate education, intervention, and therapy that is vital to future growth and development; and
WHEREAS, persons living with autism spectrum disorder should have access to the lifelong care and services needed to pursue the full measure of personal happiness and achieve their greatest potential.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 148th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that April 2016 is recognized as Autism Awareness Month;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 148th General Assembly encourages all citizens to raise public awareness of autism spectrum disorder, as well as to increase knowledge of the programs and services that have been developed and are available to help support individuals and families affected by autism every day.
SYNOPSIS
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This Resolution recognizes April 2016 as Autism Awareness Month. |
Author:Senator Henry
