Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month in New York.

This bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month in New York. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability affecting social interaction, communication, behavior, and self-regulation. The bill highlights the importance of promoting understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of people with autism. It notes that ASD affects approximately 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults in the United States, with disparities in diagnosis among different racial and ethnic groups.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month in New York.

This bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month in New York. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability affecting social interaction, communication, behavior, and self-regulation. The bill highlights the importance of promoting understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of people with autism. It notes that ASD affects approximately 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults in the United States, with disparities in diagnosis among different racial and ethnic groups.