Section 6002 - Autism spectrum disorder and autism defined1.Generally. "Autism spectrum disorder" or "autism" means a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms that typically present in the early developmental period and result in clinically significant impairment in social, occupational or other important areas of functioning, including: A. Deficits in social communication and social interaction; and [2023, c. 89, §10(NEW).]B. Restricted repetitive behaviors, interests and activities. [2023, c. 89, §10(NEW).] [2023, c. 89, §10(RPR).]
2.Adult with autism spectrum disorder; adult with autism. "Adult with autism spectrum disorder" or "adult with autism" means an adult who has received a diagnosis that meets the diagnostic criteria of autism spectrum disorder, as set forth in department rules. A. [2023, c. 89, §10(RP).]B. [2023, c. 89, §10(RP).] [2023, c. 89, §10(RPR).]
Amended by 2023SP1, c. 89,§ 10, eff. 10/25/2023.1983, c. 824, §U (NEW) . 2007, c. 309, § 1 (RPR) .