34-B §6002. Autism defined - Maine Statutes

Title 34-B: BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES HEADING: PL 1995, C. 560, PT. K, §7 (RPR); 2001, C. 354, §3 (AMD)

Chapter 6: AUTISM

Subchapter 1: AUTISM ACT OF 1984

§6002. Autism defined

1. Generally. Autism refers to a developmental disorder characterized by a lack of responsiveness to other people, gross impairment in communicative skills and unusual responses to various aspects of the environment, all usually developing within the first 30 months of age.

[ 2007, c. 309, §1 (NEW) .]

2. Adult with autism. An adult with autism is an adult who:

A. Has received a diagnosis that falls within the category of Pervasive Developmental Disorders, as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, published by the American Psychiatric Association and as may be updated by rule adopted by the department in response to updates or changes in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; and [2007, c. 309, §1 (NEW).]

B. Has been assessed as having an adaptive behavior score at a level of functional impairment as determined by the department. [2007, c. 309, §1 (NEW).]

[ 2007, c. 309, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 824, §U (NEW). 2007, c. 309, §1 (RPR).