Proclamation - Autism Awareness Day April 2, 2023

Proclamation - Autism Awareness Day - April 2, 2023

Mayor Wade Mills, on behalf of the Council of the Town of Shelburne, do hereby proclaim April 2, 2023 as Autism Awareness Day in the Town of Shelburne.

Proclamation

WHEREAS, autism is a pervasive developmental disorder affecting the social, communication and behavioral skills of those affected by it, and,

WHEREAS, more health professionals are becoming proficient in diagnosing autism, more children are being diagnosed on the autism spectrum, resulting in rates as high as 1 in 68 children nationally, and 

WHEREAS, while there is no cure for autism, it is well documented that if individuals with autism receive early and intensive treatment throughout their lives, they lead significantly improved lives, and,

WHEREAS, individuals with autism often require a lifetime of specialized and community support services to ensure their health and safety and to support families’ resilience as they manage the psychological and financial burdens autism can present,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that I, Mayor Wade Mills, on behalf of the Council of the Town of Shelburne, do hereby proclaim April 2nd 2023 as AUTISM AWARENESS DAY in the Town of Shelburne, and urge all residents to participate in Autism Awareness activities, in order to become better educated about autism and create a better community for individuals with autism.