Illinois HR 821: AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

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HR0821LRB104 21516 ECR 36860 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a 

3neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges with 

4social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive 

5behaviors, making it challenging for those with autism to 

6relate to the world around them; and

7 WHEREAS, According to the Centers for Disease Control and 

8Prevention, approximately one in 31 children, about 3.2%, in 

9the U.S. has ASD, and one in 45 adults in the U.S. has autism, 

10equating into approximately 5.4 to 5.5 million adults living 

11with autism and representing over 2% of the adult population 

12in the U.S.; and

13 WHEREAS, Over the past several years, significant progress 

14has been made in the areas of research, diagnostic practice, 

15and therapy for individuals with autism; early and appropriate 

16intervention can result in significant improvements in quality 

17of life, independent functioning, and a reduction in care 

18costs; and

19 WHEREAS, It is imperative that Illinois adopt public 

20policies that reduce the burdens on families caring for people 

21with autism and that allow people with autism to reach their 

22full potential and self-sufficiency; and

HR0821- 2 -LRB104 21516 ECR 36860 r

1 WHEREAS, The 104th General Assembly, recognizing that 

2those policies will help those with autism and their families, 

3has formed the bipartisan, bicameral Illinois Legislative 

4Neurodiversity Caucus, a first-of-its-kind caucus in Illinois 

5history that will include input from the entire State; and

6 WHEREAS, The work done by the Illinois Legislative 

7Neurodiversity Caucus will focus on the four cornerstones of 

8support, access, resources, and education; and

9 WH