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MI SR0141
Resolution
AI Summary
- Recognizes April 2010 as Autism Awareness Month in Michigan
- Notes that autism spectrum disorder affects up to 1 in 110 children born today and occurs four times more frequently in boys than girls
- Identifies that Michigan public schools saw autism cases increase over 100 percent from 5,680 to 11,366 students between 2001 and 2006
- States the annual cost of autism in the United States exceeds $90 billion, with potential for two-thirds cost reduction through early diagnosis and intervention
- Urges Michigan residents to educate themselves about autism and support community members with autism spectrum disorder
Legislative Description
A resolution recognizing April 2010 as Autism Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Autism Awaremess Month
Last Action
Adopted
4/14/2010
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