In this Act:
     “Autism spectrum disorder” means a neurobiological disorder, including autism, regressive autism, Asperger Syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 410 ILCS 150/10

  • individual: shall include every infant member of the species homo sapiens who is born alive at any stage of development. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.36
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

     “Clinical symptomatology” means any indication of disorder or disease when experienced by an individual as a change from normal function, sensation, or appearance.
     “Co-occurring or otherwise diagnosed medical condition” means a simultaneous illness, condition, injury, disease, pathology, or disability that is not primarily diagnosed as an autism spectrum disorder.
     “Department” means the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
     “Pathophysiological” means the functional alterations in the body related to a disease or syndrome.
     “Provider” means any provider of healthcare services in this State.