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H.Con.Res. 91 (ih) Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for a clinic to be conducted by the United States Luge Association. [Introduced in House] ...
107th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. CON. RES. 91
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of the autism
spectrum disorder, and supporting programs for greater research and
improved treatment of autism and improved training and support for
individuals with autism and those who care for them.
107th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. CON. RES. 91
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the Autism Society of America, Cure Autism Now, the National Alliance
for Autism Research, Unlocking Autism, and numerous other organizations
commemorate April 27 as Autism Awareness Day and April as Autism
Awareness Month;
Whereas autism is a developmental disorder that is typically diagnosed during
the first three years of life;
Whereas autism has robbed at least 400,000 Americans of their ability to
communicate and interact with others;
Whereas autism affects at least 1 in every 500 children in America;
Whereas autism is 4 times more likely in boys than in girls, and can affect
anyone regardless of race, ethnicity, or other factors;
Whereas the cost of specialized treatment in a developmental center for autistic
persons is approximately $80,000 per individual per year;
Whereas the cost of special education programs for school-aged children with
autism is often more than $30,000 per individual per year;
Whereas the cost nationally of caring for persons affected by autism is
estimated at more than $13 billion per year; and
Whereas, despite the fact that autism is one of the most common developmental
disorders, many professionals in the medical and educational fields are
still unaware of the best methods to diagnose and treat the disorder:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress--
(1) supports the goals and ideas of Autism Awareness Day
and Month;
(2) recognizes and commends the parents and relatives of
autistic children for their sacrifice and dedication in
providing for the special needs of their autistic children and
absorbing significant financial costs for specialized education
and support services;
(3) supports the goal of increasing Federal funding for
aggressive research to learn the root causes of autism,
identify the best methods of early intervention and treatment,
and promote understanding of the special needs of autistic
persons;
(4) urges the Department of Health and Human Services to
continue to press for the swift and full implementation of the
Children's Health Act of 2000, particularly the establishment
of not less than three ``Centers of Excellence'' at the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention and not less than five
``Centers of Excellence'' at the National Institutes of Health,
in order to monitor the prevalence of autism at a national
level, leading to a better understanding of autism and related
disorders;
(5) stresses the need to begin early intervention services
soon after a child has been diagnosed with autism, noting that
early intervention strategies, including Applied Behavioral
Analysis, are the primary therapeutic options for young
autistic persons;
(6) supports the goal of federally funding 40 percent of
the costs of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to
States and local school districts, recognizing that the
inadequacy of this funding has adversely affected the ability
of school districts to appropriately respond to the rising
number of autism cases in our schools;
(7) urges Federal, State, and local governments to allocate
sufficient resources to teacher training initiatives to
alleviate the shortage of appropriately trained teachers that
have the skills and support necessary to teach, assist, and
respond to the special needs of autistic students in our school
systems; and
(8) recognizes the importance of worker training programs
that are tailored to the needs of developmentally disabled
persons, including those with autism, and notes that autistic
persons can be, and are, productive members of the workforce if
they are given appropriate support, training, and early
intervention services.
Passed the House of Representatives May 1, 2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
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