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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
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    WHEREAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex 
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neurobiological disorder that affects the social, learning, 
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and behavioral skills of those affected by it; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, Autism impacts one out of every 110 children in 
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the United States and is the fastest growing developmental 
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disability; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, Autism can affect anyone, regardless of race, 
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ethnicity, or other factors; and
 
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    WHEREAS, Because a cure for autism has not been found, 
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individuals with autism can be assisted in reaching their 
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greatest potential through accurate early diagnosis, 
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appropriate education, and intervention; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, Families of children with autism bear an enormous 
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financial burden of providing needing services and healthcare; 
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and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, Public information and awareness efforts are 
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important in accelerating early identification efforts and the 
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expansion of early intervention programs; and
  
 
 


 






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    WHEREAS, The United Nations has announced "World Autism 
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Day", which will be held on April 2, 2010 in order to call 
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attention to this worldwide disability; therefore, be it
  
 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL 
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize April 2, 
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2010 and April 2 of each year thereafter, as "World Autism Day" 
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in the State of Illinois; and be it further
  
 
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    RESOLVED, That every individual with autism is a valued and 
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important member of our society and should be acknowledged and 
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recognized on this important day; and be it further
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    RESOLVED, That we recognize the parents and relatives of 
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those individuals with autism for their sacrifice and 
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dedication in providing for the needs of individuals with 
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autism.