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PA HR116
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jason Ortitay
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AI Summary
- Designates May 14, 2025, as "Apraxia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania
- Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder affecting approximately 1 in 1,000 children, causing difficulty planning muscle movements needed for speech
- Children with CAS require early, intensive speech therapy often for many years, and without intervention face high risk of secondary impacts in reading, writing, spelling, and other school-related skills
- Treatment options include speech therapy, sign language, and augmentative communication systems
- Encourages all Pennsylvania residents to work within their communities to increase awareness and understanding of childhood apraxia of speech
Legislative Description
Designating May 14, 2025, as "Apraxia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Last Action
Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
6/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Health3/13/2025
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