HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-18-14 Proclamation - Autism Awareness MonthrA
Proclamation
�'rCE Rutism is a severely incapacitating, lifelong developmental disability, resulting in
significant impairment to an individual's reasoning, social interaction and communication
abilities, and
�e33(E -q --'5, Elie symptoms of autism typically are present before three years of age and often are
accompanied by abnormalities in cognitive functioning, learning, attention, and sensory
processing;
1U)Q"rrN 'q-2), Rutism affects one in every 88 children in the United States and is four times more likely to
occur in boys than in girls. Autism can affect anyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, or other
factors; and
1U)LCrq- Ehe parents and relatives of individuals with autism are cormnended for their
sacrifice and dedication in providing for the special needs of individuals with autism; and
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Elie need for early intervention services, soon after a child has been diagnosed with autism
significantly improves the outcome for people with autism and can reduce the level of
funding and services needed to treat people with autism later in life; and
�Gli�q The importance of worker training programs that are tailored to the needs of
developmentally disabled persons, including those with autism, and note that people with
autism can be, and arc, productive members of the workforce if they are given appropriate
support, training, and early intervention services; and
IMQZ NeRE , Elie U.S. House and Senate passed resolution H. Con. Res. 303 on February 25, 2008,
recognizing the importance of autism awareness, of the need to support individuals with
autism and the family members, teachers, physicians, and other professionals who care for
individuals with autism.
71641, 6kw¢ eme, I, S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor of the Ocoee, do hereby proclaim April 2014 as,
Autism Awareness Month
and urge all citizens to recognize the individuals with autism, like all other Americans, should have the
opportunity to realize their ambitions and lead rewarding lives.
Hereunto IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and
caused the Seal of the City of Ocoee, Florida to be affixed
this 18th day of March 2014.