[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 127 (Wednesday, September 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1567]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN RECOGNITION OF THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF MILESTONES AUTISM 
                              ORGANIZATION

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 19, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 10th 
anniversary of Milestones Autism Organization, a non-profit 
organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals 
on the autism spectrum and their families.
  Founded in 2003 by parents to promote life-long strategies for 
success for individuals with autism, Milestones Autism Organization has 
assisted more than 4,000 individuals throughout the past decade. 
Milestones trains parents and professionals using research-based 
techniques in order to improve the level of educational and therapeutic 
programming available for individuals with autism. Milestones offers 
parent workshops and training, professional development programs, 
school team training, consultation services, hosts an annual Autism/
Asperger's conference, and has launched a professional network, the 
Milestones Consortium for Autism Professionals.
  As Milestones Autism Organization celebrates its 10th anniversary 
this year, a special tribute will be given to its founding board 
members, Chantal Akerib, Bart Bookatz, Carol Lader and Sally H. 
Wertheim.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognizing a decade of 
training and support provided by the Milestones Autism Organization.

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