Bill > HR32

This resolution formally recognizes March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day in Kentucky, aiming to raise awareness and support for individuals with profound autism, a term used to describe autistic people who require constant care from an adult throughout their lives, often experiencing severe intellectual disabilities or minimal to no verbal communication. The resolution highlights that these individuals are frequently excluded from research and support programs due to their unique needs, referencing a 2023 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study that found 26.7% of eight-year-olds with autism have profound autism, and noting that these individuals are more likely to face additional health challenges and socioeconomic disadvantages. By establishing this day, the Kentucky House of Representatives intends to acknowledge the isolation faced by people with profound autism and their caregivers, emphasizing the critical need for inclusion and specific consideration of their challenges, and will adjourn in recognition and support of this population.

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hr32.html