26B-7-115. Utah Registry of Autism and Developmental Disabilities.
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As used in this section, “URADD” means the Utah Registry of Autism and Developmental Disabilities. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-7-115
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The department may enter into an agreement with:
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the University of Utah or another person for the operation of URADD; and |
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a person to conduct a public education campaign to:
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improve public awareness of the early warning signs of autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities; and |
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promote the early identification of autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities. |
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URADD shall consist of a database that collects information on people in the state who have an autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability. |
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The purpose of URADD is to assist health care providers to:
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determine the risk factors and causes of autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities; |
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plan for and develop resources, therapies, methods of diagnoses, and other services for people with an autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability; |
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facilitate measuring and tracking of treatment outcomes; |
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gather statistics relating to autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities; and |
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improve coordination and cooperation between agencies and other programs that provide services to people with an autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability. |
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session
