HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 04/10/2015Recognizing April Autism Awareness Month
WHEREAS, autism, the fastest growing developmental disability in the United
States, affecting more than three million people; and,
WHEREAS, autism is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal
functioning of the human brain, and can affect anyone, regardless of
race, ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic background; and,
WHEREAS, symptoms and characteristics of autism may present themselves in a
variety of combinations and can result in significant lifelong
impairment of an individual's ability to learn, develop healthy
interactive behaviors, and understand verbal as well as nonverbal
communication; and,
WHEREAS, the effort to address autism continues, doctors, therapists, and
educators can help persons with autism overcome or adjust to its
challenges and provide early, accurate diagnosis and the resulting
appropriate education, intervention, and therapy that are vital to
future growth and development; and,
WHEREAS, ensuring that persons living with autism have access to the lifelong
care and services needed to pursue the full measure of personal
happiness and achieve their greatest potential; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Milton is honored to take part in the annual observance
of Autism Awareness Month in the hope that it will lead to a better
understanding of the disorder.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton, hereby
dedicate April as AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH in the City of Milton to raise
public awareness of autism, as well as to increase knowledge of the programs that
have been and are being developed to support individuals with autism and their
families.
Given under our hand and seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 13th Day of April,
2015.