PRINTER'S NO. 417
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
39
Session of
2023
INTRODUCED BY COMITTA, KEARNEY, HAYWOOD, CAPPELLETTI,
TARTAGLIONE, SANTARSIERO, FONTANA, HUGHES, SCHWANK, LAUGHLIN,
BOSCOLA, COSTA, BARTOLOTTA, COLLETT, MILLER, DILLON, KANE,
L. WILLIAMS AND STREET, MARCH 14, 2023
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, MARCH 14, 2023
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of April 2023 as "Autism Acceptance Month"
in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Autism spectrum disorder is a complex disability
requiring greater recognition, understanding and acceptance 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, funding and acceptance can help families
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