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�ereas•. aut�sm spectrum d�sor€�er {ASD} ("autisrn") is a deve�opmental disabilit� that can cause s��nificant
social,cr�mm�.icat�an and behaviara��hallenges; and
�Yhe�reas: autism can cau�e cha�ienges with verbal and nor��erba� communication, sacia� interaGtian, and
rep�titive behaviars, and can affect an}�one, regardless of age, race, e�hnic��r, gender, ar
socioeconomi�background;and
Whe�eas: autism is often accom�anied b�r medic�.�conditians�hat impact qua�ity of�ife; and
�"herea�s: pea�le wi�i ASI� rnay com�unica�e, i�terac�, be�ave, a�d learn �n �ra�s that are different fram
neuxot,ypical peapl�. The �earni,ng, �hink.�ng, an� prablern-salving abili�ies af peaple vv�th ASI� can
ra�ge frarr�gifted�o se�erely challeng�d with var�ing needs f€�r su�por�;a�d
W�e�er�s: the prevalence af autism in the United. S�ates is 1 in 54 ch�ldren accarding to es�imates f.r�m. ��C's
Autism a�d:Uevelopm�ntal Disab�l�t�es Nlani�or�ng(.ADDN1)Net�ork;and
W�ereus. children and adu��s with aut�sm ar�aur f�mi�y xne�mbers,fr�.�nds,neighbars,a�d co-workers;and
Where�rs: each indiv�dual wit�i autism is ur�ique,wi�h their own ta.�e�ts and qua�iti�s; and
W�er�errs: individuals�th au�ism be�ef t f.ra�specialized serviees and c�xnmun�ty suppor�ta�nsure�heir hea�th
and safety and�l�particiga�ian in cammunity�i�e;an.�
Wher�as: individuals w�th autiSm,f��n.ilY�s,prafessianals,and cammu�ity m.embers are su�por�ed�hro�gh
connections wit�others and the sharing of r�sc�urces; and
W�ereas: the res�lience af fami�ies and ind1v�duals��h autism�s strengthened�rough support; and
Whexeas: we va�ue what is i�gortant��people with a���s�rn and�heir families,vvha are st�Mivin�ta l��re everyday
1��es;a�.d
W�iereas: positive outcames increa.se f�r individu.als vvi�.h autism when trainin�is pra�ided�o pr�fessianals acrvss
al�s�ste�ns,including those in justiee,healthcare,and cmergency respanse se�t�n�s;and
Whereas: the airns for Autisn�.A�areness and�cceptance.Manth axe to inforn�€�ur carnmunity about bath the
patential and needs of people�ri�.h autism a�d ta stress t�e�mportance af early d�ag�osis and
early intervention,as w�11 as the�mpor�ar�ce of�ra�id�ng appropria�e sugpor�s�hat continue
thrau�h adulthaod;and
�Yhereu�: Autism A�ar�ness and Acceptance Month is an apportuni�y to acknov�led�e educatars specia�izing i�
effective teac�ng stra�egies,and tQ ce�e�rate the m�ny achievernents of ada�escents,st�dents,and adu�ts
with autism.
�1Tf)W, �"��'R�FCIRE, WE, T'.�I.��'.���C�'�C?�4�� of�he Town c�f Lex�ngtan, Massachusetts, dv hereby proc�aim the
month of A.pri�to be recagn.ized annua.�ly as
�.�tis� Awa�e�ess a��.�4.��e�ta��c��Qr�t�
in��e Tav�rn of Lexington ar�d p�edge our suppor�and er�cou�agement to a�I thase affected by aut�sm.
.�11�W.��'11�ESS W�"E�t�C�F, we have set our hands and caused the seal vf Lexington to be af��ed herewith an the 20��'of
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JILL i.HA�,GX JOSE N.PAT�
SUZA.'�E E.BARR �4U L M.LUCENTE
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MARK D.SANDEEN