The Dillon County Council passed a resolution recently declaring Autism Awareness Month. Se’Lisa Scott, an advocate for autism awareness, made comments about autism and the importance of the resolution. The resolution appears below:
Resolution of the Dillon County Council
Declaring April 2016 Autism Awareness Month
WHEREAS, autism is a pervasive developmental disorder affecting the social, communication and behavioral skills of those affected by it, and,
WHEREAS, as more health professionals become proficient in diagnosing autism, more children are being diagnosed on the autism spectrum, resulting in rates as high as 1 in 68 children nationally, and,
WHEREAS, while there is no cure for autism, it is well-documented that if individuals with autism receive early and intensive treatment throughout their lives, they lead significantly improved lives, and,
WHEREAS, individuals with autism often require a lifetime of specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety and to support families’ resilience as they manage the psychological and financial burdens autism can present,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT April 2016 is AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH in Dillon County, and Dillon County Council encourages all employees and residents to participate in National Autism Awareness Month activities in order to become better educated about autism and create a better community for individuals with autism.
This resolution is passed this 28th day of April, 2016, by the Dillon County Council in a meeting duly assembled.
—Dillon County Council