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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Autism Society of Central Texas is celebrating |
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its 25th anniversary in 2015; and |
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WHEREAS, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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estimates that 1 in 68 children in the United States has been |
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diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder; autism is a neurological, |
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developmental disorder that impacts speech, sensory processing, |
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and social and emotional behavior; because the depth and severity |
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of symptoms may vary, no two people with autism are alike, and early |
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intervention and treatment are shown to greatly improve long-term |
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outcomes for affected individuals; and |
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WHEREAS, A local affiliate of the Autism Society of America, |
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the Autism Society of Central Texas is considered to be the oldest |
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grassroots autism organization in the state; the group is dedicated |
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to supporting and enhancing the quality of life for children and |
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adults with autism and their families in a 24-county area, and |
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support services provided by the organization include education and |
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information, referrals, and recreational opportunities; and |
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WHEREAS, ASCT receives an average of 44 calls every month |
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from families looking for help in navigating their treatment |
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options; additional assistance is offered by the society's online |
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resource guide, and it sponsors monthly get-togethers throughout |
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Central Texas where clients can meet face-to-face to encourage one |
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another and share stories and advice; and |
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WHEREAS, For the past quarter-century, the Autism Society of |
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Central Texas has been a vital source of support and hope for |
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countless Texans, and this special milestone in its history |
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provides a fitting opportunity to recognize the life-changing role |
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that it continues to play in the area's autism community; 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 honor the Autism Society of Central Texas on the |
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occasion of its 25th anniversary and extend to all those associated |
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with the organization sincere best wishes for continued success |
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with their important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Autism Society of Central Texas as an expression of |
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high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |