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AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: April 3, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Esperanza Colio Warren, City Manager serening aleken PREPARED BY: Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Proclamation Declaring April 2, 2024 as "World Autism Day" and the Month of April as "Autism Awareness Month"
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It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Calexico adopts a proclamation declaring April 2, 2024 as World Autism Day and the month of April as Autism Awareness Month.
Background:
As an annual presentation regarding Autism Awareness a proclamation declaring the month of April 2024 as "Autism Awareness Month" and April 2, 2024 as "World Autism Awareness Day" has been requested.
In addition, it is being requested that the City of Calexico participate along with all cities in the "Light It Up Blue" effort by lighting up city office buildings with blue lights for the month of April.
Discussion and Analysis:
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a diverse group of conditions. They are characterized by some degree of difficulty with social interaction and communication. Other characteristics are atypical patterns of activities and behaviors, such as difficulty with transition from one activity to another, a focus on details and unusual reactions to sensations
It is estimated that worldwide about 1 in 100 children has autism (1). This estimate represents an average figure, and reported prevalence varies substantially across studies. Some well-controlled studies have, however, reported figures that are substantially higher. The prevalence of autism in many low-and middle-income countries is unknown.
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WHEREAS, Autism is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the human brain, and can affect anyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic background and, WHEREAS, symptoms and characteristics of Autism may present themselves in a variety of combinations and can result in significant lifelong impairment of an individual's ability to learn, develop healthy behaviors and understand verbal, as well as nonverbal communication; and WHEREAS, the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a reality that affects millions of families every day and more children are being diagnosed, resulting in rates as high as one in forty-four children nationally with four times greater prevalence among boys than girls according to the Centers for Disease Control, and WHEREAS, our nation has made progress in supporting those with ASD, we are only beginning to understand •the factors behind the challenges they face; and as the effort to address Autism continues, doctors, therapist and educators can help individuals with Autism overcome or adjust to its challenges and provide early, accurate diagnosis, appropriate education intervention, and therapy that are vital to future growth development, and WHEREAS, in April we recognize those with Autism achieving and breaking down barriers, and recommit to helping those on the Autism Spectrum reach their full potential at all times; and WHEREAS, the City of Calexico, proudly supports the annual observance of Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Awareness Day in the hope that it will lead to a better understanding of the Autism Spectrum Disorder, celebrating the work, of advocates, professionals and family members, and all who work to build a brighter tomorrow alongside those with autism, and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, I, Gloria G. Romo, Mayor of the City of the Calexico hereby proclaim April 2024 as Autism Awareness Month and April 2nd, 2024 as World Autism Awareness Day to raise public awareness, acceptance and inclusion of those with Autism and the myriad of issues surrounding the disorder, as well as to increase knowledge of the programs that support individuals with Autism and their families, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my signature and Official Seal of the City of Calexico on this 3rd day of April 2024.
Gloria G. Romo, Mayor