[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 5376]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

  (Mr. YODER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. YODER. Mr. Speaker, not only is April National Autism Awareness 
Month, but more specifically, today, April 2, is World Autism Awareness 
Day. Today, we join with families all across the world in a sign of 
support, unity, and encouragement.
  According to the Department of Health and Human Services, nearly one 
in 68 babies born will be diagnosed with some degree of autism. 
Families dealing with autism are in all of our districts, and they are 
in our communities. They are our neighbors, and they are our families 
and friends. Yet far too little awareness and support occurs for these 
families that are raising an autistic child.
  April is one more opportunity to spread the word and remind others 
about autism, and to raise awareness about the importance of research 
and advocacy for Americans who are living with developmental 
disabilities. Families dealing with autism bear their challenges 
admirably and lovingly, raising children into adults who contribute to 
our country in so many ways. Today, we celebrate those families and 
their many accomplishments.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize April as National Autism 
Awareness Month.

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