86R28109 CJM-D
 
  By: Cain H.R. No. 1393
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Since the 1970s, April has been set aside as
  National Autism Awareness Month in order to inform the public about
  autism and issues within the autism community; and
         WHEREAS, Autism spectrum disorder and autism are general
  terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development; they
  are characterized by varying levels of difficulty in social
  interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive
  behaviors; and
         WHEREAS, According to the United States Centers for Disease
  Control and Prevention, 1 in every 59 children is affected by
  autism, compared with 1 in 150 in 2000; the Autism Society
  calculates that more than 3.5 million Americans of all ages live
  with an autism spectrum disorder; and
         WHEREAS, The cause of this disorder is unknown, but
  behavioral intervention can dramatically improve outcomes; early
  diagnosis and intervention are crucial to ensure effective
  treatment that can help these valuable members of society use their
  skills and talents to reach their full potential; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize April 2019 as Autism Awareness Month
  and encourage all Texans to learn more about autism spectrum
  disorder.