34-B M.R.S. § 6002
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34-B §6002. Autism spectrum disorder and autism defined
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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).]
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).]
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).]
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