Laserfiche WebLink
PROCLAMATION <br />RECOGNIZING APRIL, 2014 <br />AS FAU CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES MONTH <br />WHEREAS, autism is a pervasive developmental disorder affecting the social, learning, and behavioral <br />skills of those affected by it; and <br />WHEREAS, autism was once thought to be a relatively rare disorder, affecting only one in 10,000 <br />people; and <br />WHEREAS, as more and more health professionals become proficient in diagnosing autism, more <br />children are being diagnosed on the autism spectrum, resulting in rates as high as one in 50 school age <br />children; and <br />WHEREAS, while there is no known cure for autism, yet, it is well documented that if an individual with <br />autism receives treatment early in their lives, it is often possible for that individual to make significant <br />improvement; and <br />WHEREAS, FAU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is a charitable non-profit organization <br />spearheading an awareness effort in order to educate parents, professionals, and the general public with the <br />intent of unlocking the potential of people with autism, supporting advocacy for autism related issues and <br />scientific research, and eliminating stigma through public awareness in order to unite the community through <br />volunteerism; and <br />WHEREAS, since FAU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities has provided since 2005 free <br />consultation, training, technical assistance and support to individuals with autism, their families, schools, <br />businesses, the medical community, as well as community and governmental agencies providing support to <br />over 3,300 constituents across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach Counties. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board does hereby proclaim April, 2014, as FAU Center for <br />Autism and Related Disabilities Month. <br />Duly adopted this 22nd day of April, 2014. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />I N RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman <br />seph E. Flescher <br />Bob Solari <br />4 <br />