Section 388-823-0500 - How do I show that I have autism as an eligible condition?(1) To be considered for eligibility under the condition of autism: (a) You must be age four or older;(b) You must have been diagnosed with: (i) Autism spectrum disorder 299.00 under the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5); or(ii) Autistic disorder 299.00 under the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fourth edition, text revision (DSM-IV-TR) before February 1, 2022;(c) You must have been diagnosed by: (i) A board-certified neurologist;(ii) A board-certified psychiatrist;(iii) A licensed psychologist;(iv) An advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) associated with an autism center, developmental center, or center of excellence;(v) A licensed physician associated with an autism center, developmental center, or center of excellence; or(vi) A board certified developmental and behavioral pediatrician.(d) The condition must be expected to continue indefinitely; and(e) You must provide evidence of onset before age five. (2) An acceptable diagnostic report includes documentation of diagnostic criteria specified in: (b) DSM-IV-TR for a diagnostic report dated before February 1, 2022.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-823-0500
Amended by WSR 14-12-046, Filed 5/29/2014, effective 7/1/2014Amended by WSR 19-19-061, Filed 9/16/2019, effective 10/17/2019Amended by WSR 21-13-164, Filed 6/23/2021, effective 8/1/2021Amended by WSR 22-01-037, Filed 12/6/2021, effective 1/6/2022Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.10.020, 71A.12.030, 71A.12.050, 71A.12.070, 71A.16.020, 71A.16.030, 71A.16.040, 71A.16.050, and chapters 71A.10, 71A.12, and 71A.16 RCW. 05-12-130, § 388-823-0500, filed 6/1/05, effective 7/2/05.