PENNSYLVANIA, March 14 - PRINTER'S NO. 417

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION

No.

39

Session of

2023

INTRODUCED BY COMITTA, KEARNEY, HAYWOOD, CAPPELLETTI,

TARTAGLIONE, SANTARSIERO, FONTANA, HUGHES, SCHWANK, LAUGHLIN,

BOSCOLA, COSTA, BARTOLOTTA, COLLETT, MILLER, DILLON, KANE,

L. WILLIAMS AND STREET, MARCH 14, 2023

REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, MARCH 14, 2023

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing the month of April 2023 as "Autism Acceptance Month"

in Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, Autism spectrum disorder is a complex disability

requiring greater recognition, understanding and acceptance to

ensure that all individuals living with autism spectrum disorder

are accurately diagnosed and appropriately supported throughout

their lives; and

WHEREAS, Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental

disability resulting in varying levels of impairment of an

individual's ability to learn, develop healthy interactive

behaviors and understand verbal, nonverbal and reciprocal

communication; and

WHEREAS, Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and

is a "spectrum disorder" that affects individuals differently

and to varying degrees; and

WHEREAS, There is no known single cause of autism, but

increased awareness, funding and acceptance can help families

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