Proclaimed March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day in South Carolina to raise awareness.

The bill declares March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day in South Carolina to raise awareness and promote understanding of profound autism. It highlights the challenges faced by individuals with profound autism and their caregivers, emphasizing the need for appropriate care and support. The resolution acknowledges the distinct and complex needs of those with profound autism, who often require continuous, lifelong care and may have severe intellectual disabilities or minimal to no functional language.

Proclaimed March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day in South Carolina to raise awareness.

The bill declares March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day in South Carolina to raise awareness and promote understanding of profound autism. It highlights the challenges faced by individuals with profound autism and their caregivers, emphasizing the need for appropriate care and support. The resolution acknowledges the distinct and complex needs of those with profound autism, who often require continuous, lifelong care and may have severe intellectual disabilities or minimal to no functional language.