Profound Autism Day in SC
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Overview
This resolution declares March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day in South Carolina. It aims to raise awareness and promote understanding of profound autism, recognizing the unique needs of individuals who require continuous, lifelong care and often have significant intellectual disabilities or limited communication skills. The resolution highlights recent research indicating a significant percentage of children with autism meet the criteria for profound autism and emphasizes the importance of inclusion and support for these individuals and their caregivers.
Key provisions
- Declares March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day in South Carolina.
- Recognizes the evolving definition of autism and the importance of the term ‘profound autism’.
- Acknowledges the significant needs of individuals with profound autism, including those with severe intellectual disabilities and limited communication.
- References a 2023 CDC study indicating that 26.7% of eight-year-old children with autism meet the criteria for profound autism.
- Highlights demographic factors associated with profound autism, such as being female, belonging to racial and ethnic minority communities, and having lower socioeconomic status.
- Emphasizes the need for meaningful inclusion and appropriate care and support for individuals with profound autism.
- Recognizes the potential for isolation and challenges faced by individuals with profound autism and their caregivers.
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