PRINTER'S NO. 756
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
80
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY COSTA, APRIL 15, 2015
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, APRIL 15, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of April 2015 as "Autism Awareness Month"
and April 2, 2015, as "World Autism Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Autism spectrum disorder is a complex disability
requiring greater recognition and understanding to ensure that
all individuals living with autism spectrum disorder are
accurately diagnosed and appropriately supported throughout
their lives; and
WHEREAS, Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental
disability resulting in varying levels of impairment of an
individual's ability to learn, develop healthy interactive
behaviors and understand verbal, nonverbal and reciprocal
communication; and
WHEREAS, Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and
is a spectrum disorder that affects individuals differently and
to varying degrees; and
WHEREAS, There is no known single cause of autism, but
increased awareness and funding can help families today; and
WHEREAS, Although a cure for autism spectrum disorder has not
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