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Current Status Bill Number:View additional legislative information at the LPITS web site.643 Type of Legislation:Concurrent Resolution CR Introducing Body:Senate Introduced Date:20010426 Primary Sponsor:Reese All Sponsors:Reese Drafted Document Number:l:\council\bills\nbd\11484ac01.doc Residing Body:Senate Current Committee:Medical Affairs Committee 13 SMA Subject:Autism Awareness Day; April 27, 2001; Resolutions History Body Date Action Description Com Leg Involved ______ ________ ______________________________________ _______ ____________ Senate 20010426 Introduced, referred to Committee 13 SMA Versions of This Bill
DECLARING APRIL 27, 2001 AS "AUTISM AWARENESS DAY".
Whereas, autism is a severely incapacitating, lifelong developmental disability resulting in significant impairment of an individual's ability to learn and develop healthy interactive behaviors and to understand verbal, nonverbal, and reciprocal communication; and
Whereas, autism is the third most common developmental disability, affecting more than 500,000 individuals nationwide, and over nine thousand individuals in this State; and
Whereas, autism is the result of a neurological disorder affecting the functioning of the brain; however, few members of the general public understand this complex syndrome; and
Whereas, although a cure for autism has not been found, persons with autism can be helped to reach their greatest potential. Accurate, early diagnosis, and the resulting appropriate education and intervention are vital to the future growth and development of the individual; and
Whereas, many private as well as public agencies and organizations have dedicated years of service in their ongoing efforts to advocate for the rights, humane treatment, and appropriate education of all persons with autism; and
Whereas, advocates remain committed to their cause and to educating families, professionals, and the general public to better understand this lifelong disability; and
Whereas, autism is a complex disability that requires increased research to one day find a cure and prevention and that requires greater recognition and understanding to ensure that individuals with autism living in South Carolina and all other Americans with autism are accurately diagnosed and appropriately treated throughout their lives. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, declare April 27, 2001 as "Autism Awareness Day".
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