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A resolution designating April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase funding for research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.

Introduced: March 13, 2008 See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2163)
Mar 13, 2008
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Designates April 2008 as National Autism Awareness Month. Expresses support for increasing federal funding for autism research.

Stresses the need to begin early intervention services soon after an individual has been diagnosed with autism.

Expresses support for the federal government funding 40% of the costs needed to educate children with disabilities.

Recognizes the shortage of appropriately trained teachers and the importance of worker training programs that meet the needs of developmentally disabled individuals.

What's happening now March 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2163)

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