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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, May 14, 2015, marks the third annual National |
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Childhood Apraxia Awareness Day, an observance that brings |
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attention to a particularly challenging and persistent |
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communication disorder in children; and |
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WHEREAS, Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a neurological |
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condition characterized by difficulty performing the movements |
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needed to make speech, even when no weakness exists in the speech |
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muscles; in severe cases, the disorder can greatly inhibit a |
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child's speech development, placing affected children at high risk |
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for struggles with literacy and other skills related to school |
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performance; and |
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WHEREAS, Early intervention and speech therapy are key to |
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helping children with CAS overcome barriers to communication, and |
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thus it is imperative that families be well-informed and assisted |
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in accessing these services; successfully addressing the disorder |
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also requires increased public awareness and support at the local, |
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state, and federal levels, including from schools and insurance |
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providers; and |
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WHEREAS, A communication disorder is a hardship that no child |
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deserves to face, but with time and commitment, families and |
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professionals can help young people with CAS learn to communicate |
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effectively and go on to lead happier, more productive lives; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize May 14, 2015, as Apraxia Awareness Day |
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in Texas and encourage citizens to work within their communities to |
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increase awareness and understanding of childhood apraxia of |
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speech. |
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Dale |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1654 was adopted by the House on April |
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23, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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