[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 25, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H3561]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                         AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

  (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Autism 
Awareness Month.
  Right now, the CDC estimates that 1 in 68 children has been 
identified with autism spectrum disorder, but a recent parent survey 
indicated that as many as 1 in 45 children may be affected.
  As a proud uncle of a young man with autism, I understand the 
challenges that families across the country are facing and the need for 
more resources to support this in this area. But I am also aware of the 
positive opportunities that we can create by working together to build 
a better future for our loved ones with autism and the families that 
care for them.
  Mr. Speaker, I have been a proud participant in the Rhode Island 
Autism Project's annual Imagine Walk, which highlights the importance 
of research, screening, interventions, and education for the entire 
Ocean State community and also helps to raise resources.
  I look forward to continuing my work in Congress to support the 
Autism Project and other great organizations that help foster a more 
tolerant, inclusive society.

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