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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The observance of World Autism Awareness Day on |
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April 2, 2023, provides a fitting opportunity to promote better |
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understanding of autism and the issues faced by individuals living |
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with the disorder; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2007, WAAD was established by the United Nations |
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as a platform to raise public awareness about the neurological |
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condition and to highlight the need to improve quality of life for |
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those with autism spectrum disorder; and |
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WHEREAS, ASD encompasses a range of health conditions that |
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can cause social, communication, and behavioral challenges; people |
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experience the disorder to varying degrees, and symptoms can |
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include being nonverbal, engaging in atypical speech patterns and |
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repetitive behaviors, and having significantly high or low levels |
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of sensitivity to various sensory stimuli; and |
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WHEREAS, In recent years, many medical professionals and |
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researchers have embraced the neurodiversity paradigm, moving away |
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from the idea of "curing" autism and instead focusing on supporting |
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those affected by it; in addition to helping restore dignity and |
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self-esteem, this shift has allowed individuals with autism and |
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their families to concentrate on securing access to the services |
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they need; and |
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WHEREAS, World Autism Awareness Day serves to foster an |
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environment of compassion and acceptance for those impacted by this |
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complex disorder, and all Texans are encouraged to affirm their |
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commitment to this worthwhile goal; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize April 2, 2023, as World Autism |
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Awareness Day. |