Facts About Profound Autism
What is Profound Autism?
Simply stated,
people with
profound autism are
those that require
lifetime, 24/7 care.
According to a 2023 study by the Centers
for Disease Control, children with
profound autism were more likely to be:
female
from racial and ethnic minority groups
of low socioeconomic status
born preterm or with low birth weight
have self-injurious behaviors
have seizure disorders
and have lower adaptive scores
People with profound autism consistently experience unique, devastating, and often unseen
challenges that require solutions, not only for them but for their caregiver.