1. 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 [PL 2023, c. 89, §10 (NEW).]
B. Restricted repetitive behaviors, interests and activities. [PL 2023, c. 89, §10 (NEW).]

[PL 2023, c. 89, §10 (RPR).]

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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 6002

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. [PL 2023, c. 89, §10 (RP).]
B. [PL 2023, c. 89, §10 (RP).]

[PL 2023, c. 89, §10 (RPR).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1983, c. 824, §U (NEW). PL 2007, c. 309, §1 (RPR). PL 2023, c. 89, §10 (RPR).