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AR HR1024
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/5/2021
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Ferguson
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AI Summary
- Proclaims April 2021 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in Arkansas
- Identifies autism spectrum disorder as affecting approximately 1 in 59 children as of 2018 CDC data, occurring 4 times more frequently in boys than girls, and appearing across all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups
- Notes that the United Nations designated April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day through a resolution adopted on December 18, 2007
- Recognizes that early intervention provides the best opportunity to support healthy development and improve learning, communication, social skills, and brain development across the lifespan
- Acknowledges organizations and foundations working to create advocacy, education, economic opportunities, and humanitarian support for people with autism spectrum disorder
Legislative Description
To Proclaim April 2021 As Autism Awareness And Acceptance Month In Arkansas.
Last Action
READ AND ADOPTED.
4/5/2021
Committee Referrals
Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/30/2021
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