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PURSUING RECOGNITION OF PROFOUND AUTISM NATIONWIDE IN 2026

People with profound autism should be included in research, services, and supports. Unfortunately, their inclusion has diminished over the years, resulting in fewer and fewer resources for this struggling population.

A simple and effective first step in recognizing them and their unique needs is to familiarize state officials with the new term, profound autism.

One way to accomplish this is through a profound autism day proclamation. We've made it very simple for you to ask your state legislator to issue a profound autism day proclamation at the link below.

Ask Your Legislator For A 2026 Proclamation Here


Please take a moment to join in this effort. If enough people make this simple request, we can easily accomplish this in all fifty states.

If March 17 is not a good date, you can celebrate March 2026 as Profound Autism Month, or simply pick another day in March that works for your state. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Questions? Please contact us at [email protected]. 

APRIL 16-17, 2026
HILTON PARK PLAZA
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

 

A National Gathering with a Singular Focus
The Profound Autism Summit is a two-day, in-person conference dedicated exclusively to addressing the needs of individuals with Profound Autism across the lifespan.

Cross-Disciplinary Expertise
Featuring leaders in research, medicine, education, advocacy, and service delivery, the Summit fosters collaboration across fields to drive meaningful change.

For Professionals & Families Alike
Attendees include clinicians, educators, administrators, researchers, direct support professionals, and families — all working toward a shared goal: improving outcomes and quality of life for people with profound autism.

Upcoming Events

Learn more about events, both in-person and virtual, that are relevant to the profound autism community. Hosting an event? Submit it via our portal.

Visit Our Community Calendar Here

The Profound Autism Alliance is recognized as a tax-exempt charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For reference, our EIN is: 92-0405006.