HI SCR101

Declares April of each year as Autism Awareness Month in Hawaii

Aligns with National Autism Awareness Month to increase public awareness of autism, early developmental screenings, and early intervention services

Cites CDC estimates that autism affects approximately one in every 110 children, with prevalence increasing 289.5 percent over the last twelve years

Notes that early identification and intervention services may reduce life-long dependency on state support

Received support from the Department of Health, State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Autism Speaks, Community Children's Council of Hawaii, and the Autism Society