RELEASE. World Autism Day 2011 Message from the UN
Next April 2nd Day is celebrated World Autism Awareness. Autism is considered the cause of developmental disability fastest growing in the world. Its prevalence in children has increased from one case each 150, one at 110, as reported by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention in the U.S. (CDC) in 2009. Cases diagnosed with autism already exceed the amount of diabetes, cancer and AIDS.
Recognizing the seriousness and urgency of this situation, the General Assembly United Nations adopted Resolution 62/139 of 18 December 2007 which declared the World Day Autism Awareness (WAAD) that this year marks the fourth consecutive time since 2008 .. There are not many UN resolutions related to disability, hence its importance, a target to draw world attention to autism.
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability of the nervous system and brain functioning, which affects the way a person interprets its surroundings, what you see, hear and touch, difficult to understand, using language and social relationships, imagination and play. Autism is not curable, but it is treatable .. When a child is diagnosed and receive early intervention, appropriate education and therapy recommended by professionals and experts, has been shown by international studies that can become self-sufficient and productive members of society . This approach makes early autism have a high payoff, both personally and economically.
The May 11, 2010 unanimously approved a proposal not in the Valencian Parliament Act, which calls for the creation of the Multidisciplinary and Intersectoral Commission for study, analysis and recommendations of individuals affected by Autistic Spectrum Disorders. In time this commission has not yet been established, but we are confident in their early establishment, and that the scope of its objectives demand their implementation. This group requires the development of an Autism Plan Valencia, to consider the needs and implement the measures and resources needed for a better prognosis and quality of life, with the coordination and responsibility of the Department concerned and with the participation voice and vote of the Associations concerned.
is necessary in the health sector to implement screening protocols and early intervention, and begin treatment as soon as possible. In education, expand adult education and promote the inclusion of students with autism at all levels, with few material resources, personnel and training necessary for people with autism to develop in equal conditions and possibilities . In social terms, we must develop plans to promote the employability of people with ASD, and take the actions that promote and prepare young people for independent living.
Association Autism Project, ASPAU, Valencia invited to celebrate and attend the events of World Awareness Day autism, promoting their interest in people with autism to provide equal opportunities to full life in their entire life cycle from childhood to old age.
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