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AL SJR117

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Taylor

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2014

AI Summary

  • Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council, created in 2009, is urged to expand its mission to include assistance to individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly Rett Syndrome
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders are impairments of brain and central nervous system growth or development, with Rett Syndrome affecting the grey matter of the brain
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders share many characteristics and treatments with autism spectrum disorder, are easily confused with autism, and are frequently misdiagnosed as autism
  • Similar causes, research, available resources, and treatment programs suggest these conditions could share resources and compete less for mutual benefit
  • Senate Joint Resolution was adopted by both the Senate on April 1, 2014 and the House on April 2, 2014

Legislative Description

Interagency Autism Coordinating Council urged to include neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly Rett Syndrome, within scope of mission

Resolutions, Legislative

Last Action

Assigned Act No. 2014-391.

4/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules4/1/2014

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