Even though the CDC reports that 26.7% of people with autism have profound autism, their inclusion has increasingly diminished over the years, resulting in fewer and fewer resources for this struggling population. This has to change! People with profound autism should be included in research, services, and supports. 

A simple and effective step in recognizing them and their unique needs is to continue to familiarize state officials with the new term, profound autism. One way to accomplish this is through a profound autism day proclamation. (You can find sample language here.) 

We've made it very simple for you to ask your state legislator to issue a profound autism day proclamation. If enough advocates make this request, we can easily accomplish this in all fifty states in 2026. Now is the time to make this request, as legislators are filing their bills and proclamations in advance of their upcoming sessions. 

Even if your state was one of the fifteen states that recognized profound autism day last year, we encourage you to make this an annual event. The world is only beginning to understand the needs of this population. Let's keep the momentum going and recognize profound autism day in all fifty states.

Please take a moment and join in this effort by sharing your story in the provided form. Note: your state legislators will be identified for you once you enter your address.