Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Awareness Day in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Awareness Day in New York. It highlights the need for increased awareness and education about profound autism, a subset of autism spectrum disorder characterized by significant intellectual disability and limited communication abilities. The bill emphasizes the importance of understanding the challenges faced by individuals with profound autism and their families, and the need for tailored programs and services to meet their specific needs.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Awareness Day in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Awareness Day in New York. It highlights the need for increased awareness and education about profound autism, a subset of autism spectrum disorder characterized by significant intellectual disability and limited communication abilities. The bill emphasizes the importance of understanding the challenges faced by individuals with profound autism and their families, and the need for tailored programs and services to meet their specific needs.