Proc. 2010-39 Autism Awareness Month 04-10N0,a 2010-39
WHEREAS autism spectrum disorder is a range of complex
neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social
impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted,
repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior; and
WHEREAS one percent of the population of children in the U.S, who
are between the ages of three and seventeen have an autism
spectrum disorder; and
WHEREAS autism is the fastest - growing developmental disability,
with a to to Y7 percent annual growth rate; and
WHEREAS the United States recognizes .April as a special
opportunity for everyone to educate the public about autism
and issues within the autism community; and
WHEREAS while there is no cure for autism, it is well- documented
that if individuals with autism receive treatment early in their
lives, it often is possible for those individuals to lead
significantly improved lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power
vested in me as Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that.
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be declared: AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
in the City of Huntsville and invite all citizens of Huntsville to
become better educated on the subject of autistic spectrum
disorders.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED on this the 2oth day of April 2010.