PRINTER'S NO. 2601
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
607
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY MURT, D. COSTA, BARRAR, BISHOP, BOBACK, BRADFORD,
V. BROWN, CALTAGIRONE, COHEN, CUTLER, DONATUCCI, DRISCOLL,
HENNESSEY, JOZWIAK, KIRKLAND, KOTIK, McNEILL, MILLARD,
NEILSON, READSHAW, REGAN, ROZZI, SCHWEYER, VEREB, WATSON AND
YOUNGBLOOD, DECEMBER 3, 2015
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE, DECEMBER 3, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study
the financial and administrative effectiveness of the
statutory provisions requiring autism spectrum disorders
insurance coverage.
WHEREAS, Autism spectrum disorders are complex
neurobehavioral disorders that develop in early childhood and
include impairments in social interaction, developmental
language and communication skills and rigid, repetitive
behaviors; and
WHEREAS, Although there is no cure for autism spectrum
disorders, early diagnosis and appropriate support as a child
can lead to an improved adult outcome; and
WHEREAS, Nationally, about 1 in 88 American children are
living with autism spectrum disorders; and
WHEREAS, Statewide, approximately 55,000 Pennsylvanians are
living with autism spectrum disorders; and
WHEREAS, The number of adults living with autism spectrum
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