H.R. No. 1335
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, April 2021 is Autism Awareness Month, and this
  occasion provides a fitting opportunity to promote education about
  autism and issues within the autism community; and
         WHEREAS, Autism spectrum disorder encompasses a range of
  health conditions that can cause social, communication, and
  behavioral challenges; people experience the disorder to varying
  degrees, and symptoms can include being nonverbal, engaging in
  atypical speech patterns and repetitive behaviors, and having
  significantly high or low levels of sensitivity to various sensory
  stimuli; ASD lasts throughout an individual's life, and early
  diagnosis can ensure that those affected receive the treatment and
  intervention services they need, such as speech therapy, social
  skills training, and assistive technology; and
         WHEREAS, According to the United States Centers for Disease
  Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in every 54 children is
  affected by autism, compared with 1 in 125 in 2004; although the
  cause of the disorder is unknown, the CDC outlines numerous factors
  that increase the risk of a child having ASD, including genetic
  conditions, family history with autism, and certain medications
  taken during pregnancy; and
         WHEREAS, More work remains to be done in understanding this
  complex health issue, in improving procedures for diagnosis, and in
  supporting individuals with autism, and the observance of Autism
  Awareness Month unites Texans in their commitment to these efforts;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize April 2021 as Autism Awareness Month
  and encourage all residents of the Lone Star State to learn more
  about autism spectrum disorder.
 
  Reynolds
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1335 was adopted by the House on May
  26, 2021, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House