Autism Awareness Month Act, 2002 Wood, Bob — Bill 196 (37th Parliament, 3rd Session)

Bill 196, 37-3

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Bill 196, Autism Awareness Month Act, 2002

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Bill 196 2002

An Act to proclaim

Autism Awareness Month

Preamble

Autism is a developmental disability that typically appears during the

first three years of life. It is one of a family of disorders called

pervasive developmental disorders. The disorders involve deficiencies in a

number of areas, including the following: delayed or deficient

communications, decreased or unresponsive social interaction, unusual

reactions to normal stimuli, a lack of spontaneous or imaginative play or an

inability to imitate others. There are a great many differences among

symptoms shown by people suffering from the disorders.

It is desirable that Ontarians work together to improve the quality of

life for persons suffering from autism or related pervasive developmental

disorders and their families and to ensure that sufferers live with dignity

within their own communities.

Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the

Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

Autism Awareness Month

1. The month of October in each year is

proclaimed as Autism Awareness Month.

Commencement

2. This Act comes into force on the day it receives

Royal Assent.

Short title

3. The

short title of this Act is the Autism

Awareness Month Act, 2002 .

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Bill proclaims October in each year as Autism Awareness Month.

Date Bill stage Activity Committee

October 29, 2002

First Reading

Carried

Debates and Progress

First Reading

October

29, 2002

Second Reading

Committee

Third Reading

Royal Assent :

Coming into force :Royal Assent.

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Collection	Ontario — Bills
Citation	Bill 196, 37-3
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Volume / chapter	p37 s3 bill 196 html
Language	en
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Source	PROVINCIAL
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