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MI HR0241
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/25/2010
Primary Sponsor
Lesia Liss
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AI Summary
- Recognizes April 2010 as Autism Awareness Month in Michigan
- Affirms support for Michigan families living with autism and organizations like Autism Speaks and the Autism Society of America
- Notes autism affects one in 110 children nationally and one in 70 boys, with approximately 14,000 Michigan children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
- Cites that untreated autism costs $3.2 million per person over lifetime, while treatment can reduce costs by more than half
- References the United Nations General Assembly's December 18, 2007 designation of April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day
Legislative Description
A resolution to recognize April 2010 as Autism Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
autism
Last Action
Adopted
3/25/2010
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