Autism Acceptance Month Proclamation (April 2021) Copyrig hted
April 5, 2021
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: AutismAcceptance Month Proclamation (April 2021)
SUMMARY: On behalf of Hills and Dales
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
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Autism Acceptance Month Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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WHEREAS, autism is a pervasive developmental disorder affecting the social, communication and
behavioral skills of those affected by it, and
WHEREAS, as more health professionals are proficient in diagnosing autism, more children are
being diagnosed on the autism spectrum, resulting in rates as high as 1 in 54 children
nationally, and
WHEREAS, we recognize the efforts of Hills & Dales that offers Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy,
the Gold Standard and Evidence Based treatment for children and adolescents with an
autism diagnosis, and
WHEREAS, while there is no cure for autism, it is well documented that if individuals with autism
receive treatment early in their lives, it often is possible for those individuals to 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 presents, and
WHEREAS, an awareness and acceptance effort is underway to educate parents, professionals and
the general public about autism and its effects.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE
MONTH OF APRIL 2021 AS:
AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND URGE ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE
IN NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH ACTIVITIES, IN ORDER TO BECOME BETTER
EDUCATED ON THE SUBJECT OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my
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2021: Submitted and accepted by Laura Keehner, Autism Services Director, Hills & Dales, 1011
Davis Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, 563-556-7878, Ikeehner(a�hillsdales.org