SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 381
         WHEREAS, April is World Autism Month, and April 4, 2023, is
  being set aside as Texas Autism Advocacy Day at the State
  Capitol, providing a fitting opportunity to honor the Autism
  Society of America and the Autism Society of Texas for their
  outstanding work to promote better understanding of autism; and
         WHEREAS, Autism is a complex, lifelong developmental
  condition that typically appears during early childhood, and it
  can impact a person's social skills, communication,
  relationships, and self-regulation; according to the Centers for
  Disease Control and Prevention's Autism and Developmental
  Disabilities Monitoring Network, about 1 in every 44 children in
  the United States is identified with autism spectrum disorder,
  compared with 1 in 150 three decades ago; and
         WHEREAS, One of the oldest autism-focused grassroots
  organizations in the United States, ASA launched a nationwide
  effort in 1970 to promote autism awareness and improve the
  quality of life for those affected by the disorder; the
  organization went on to establish a branch in Texas in 1990, and
  since then, ASA and AST have supported and empowered countless
  Texans through initiatives such as the Navigating Autism
  helpline, in-person and virtual support groups, and education
  and advocacy efforts; today, the organizations have expanded
  their missions to emphasize the importance of promoting
  inclusivity and accepting those in the autism community; and
         WHEREAS, The cause of autism is unknown, but therapy and
  support services can dramatically improve outcomes; early
  diagnosis and intervention are crucial to help people living with
  autism use their skills and talents to reach their full
  potential; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby recognize April 4, 2023, as Texas Autism
  Advocacy Day at the State Capitol and encourage all Texans to
  learn more about autism; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That official copies of this Resolution be
  prepared for the Autism Society of America and the Autism Society
  of Texas as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
 
  Zaffirini
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 4, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate