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HR0821
LRB104 21516 ECR 36860 r
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a
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neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges with
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social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive
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behaviors, making it challenging for those with autism to
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relate to the world around them; and

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WHEREAS, According to the Centers for Disease Control and
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Prevention, approximately one in 31 children, about 3.2%, in
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the U.S. has ASD, and one in 45 adults in the U.S. has autism,
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equating into approximately 5.4 to 5.5 million adults living
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with autism and representing over 2% of the adult population
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in the U.S.; and

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WHEREAS, Over the past several years, significant progress
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has been made in the areas of research, diagnostic practice,
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and therapy for individuals with autism; early and appropriate
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intervention can result in significant improvements in quality
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of life, independent functioning, and a reduction in care
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costs; and

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WHEREAS, It is imperative that Illinois adopt public
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policies that reduce the burdens on families caring for people
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with autism and that allow people with autism to reach their
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full potential and self-sufficiency; and

HR0821
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LRB104 21516 ECR 36860 r
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WHEREAS, The 104th General Assembly, recognizing that
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those policies will help those with autism and their families,
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has formed the bipartisan, bicameral Illinois Legislative
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Neurodiversity Caucus, a first-of-its-kind caucus in Illinois
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history that will include input from the entire State; and

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WHEREAS, The work done by the Illinois Legislative
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Neurodiversity Caucus will focus on the four cornerstones of
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support, access, resources, and education; and

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WHEREAS, The Illinois Legislative Neurodiversity Caucus
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will include and welcome input from the neurodivergent,
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healthcare professionals, employers, educators, advocates,
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caregivers, and families; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we declare April 2026 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month
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in the State of Illinois to help increase public awareness of
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the need to support individuals with autism and the family
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members, medical professionals, and human services
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professionals who help care for individuals with autism.

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