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House Resolution 693
By: Representatives Gambill of the 15
th
, Momtahan of the 17
th
, Scoggins of the 14
th
, Gullett
of the 19
th
, Yearta of the 152
nd
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Day; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, the definition of autism has evolved over the years, creating an increasingly2
heterogeneous spectrum, and while all individuals on the autism spectrum deserve3
recognition and support, profound autism is a term that clarifies the needs of autistic4
individuals who require 24/7 care from an adult caregiver throughout their lives; and5
WHEREAS, people with profound autism may also have a severe intellectual disability or6
have minimal to no language skills, and their unique needs often result in their exclusion7
from research and support programs; and8
WHEREAS, in April 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released their9
first prevalence study on profound autism, concluding that 26.7 percent of 8-year-old10
children with autism in the United States have profound autism, meaning that one in four11
children with autism falls into this category; and12
WHEREAS, the study further found that compared with children with non-profound autism,13
children with profound autism were more likely to be female, from racial and ethnic minority14
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groups, of low socioeconomic status, born preterm or with low birth weight, have
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self-injurious behaviors, have seizure disorders, and have lower adaptive scores; and16
WHEREAS, people with profound autism and those who care for them often live in isolation,17
necessitating greater inclusion and support, and it is imperative to recognize and address their18
distinct challenges.19
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that20
the members of this body recognize March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Day.21
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized22
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the23
public and the press.24
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