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GA HR1708

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/6/2014

Primary Sponsor

Amy Carter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates May 14, 2014, as Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Awareness Day in the Georgia House of Representatives
  • Recognizes CAS as the most severe speech and communication disorder among children, affecting the ability to plan and produce precise movements of the tongue, lips, jaw, and palate necessary for speech
  • Notes that without appropriate intervention, children with CAS face high risk of secondary impacts in literacy and other school-related skills, but early intervention and therapy can help most children learn to communicate verbally
  • Acknowledges the emotional, physical, and financial challenges faced by families of children diagnosed with CAS
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America

Legislative Description

Childhood Apraxia of Speech Awareness Day; May 14, 2014; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/6/2014

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