Illinois HR 39: AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

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HR0039LRB104 08240 ECR 18290 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, Autism is a general term used to describe a 

3complex group of neurological conditions known as autism 

4spectrum disorders, which are characterized by atypical 

5development in socialization, communication, and behavior, 

6making it challenging for those with autism to relate to the 

7world around them; and

8 WHEREAS, According to the Centers for Disease Control and 

9Prevention, more than 3.5 million Americans live with an 

10autism spectrum disorder, and one out of every 59 American 

11children born today will be diagnosed with autism; and

12 WHEREAS, Approximately two-thirds of children with autism 

13between the ages of 6 and 15 have been the victims of bullying; 

14and

15 WHEREAS, Over the past several years, significant progress 

16has been made in the areas of research, diagnostic practice, 

17and therapy for individuals with autism; early and appropriate 

18intervention can result in significant improvements in quality 

19of life, independent functioning, and a reduction in care 

20costs; and

21 WHEREAS, It is imperative that Illinois adopt public 

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1policies that reduce the burdens on families caring for people 

2with autism and that allow people with autism to reach their 

3full potential and self-sufficiency; therefore, be it

4 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 

5HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 

6we declare April 2025 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month 

7in the State of Illinois to help increase public awareness of 

8the need to support individuals with autism and the family 

9members, medical professionals, and human services 

10professiona