[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 69 (Friday, April 19, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2555]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
April as Autism Acceptance Month. This April, we chose to celebrate 
differences that make us stronger.
  Today, millions of adults and an estimated 1 out of every 68 children 
in the United States have been diagnosed with some form of autism 
spectrum disorder. Notwithstanding these diagnoses, Americans with 
autism make exceptional contributions across our Nation and around the 
world.
  Mr. Speaker, during Autism Acceptance Month, let us renew our 
commitment to support the entire international autism community, 
including children and adults with autism, their families, and 
caregivers.
  Together, we can increase access to information, encourage heightened 
understanding of autism, promote respect and dignity, and support the 
services that assist people with autism to reach their full potential.

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