R398-10-2. Definitions

As used in this rule: (1) "Autism Spectrum Disorder" or "ASD" means a Pervasive Developmental Disorder described by the American Psychiatric Association or the World Health Organization diagnostic manuals as: Autistic disorder, Atypical autism, Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified; or a special education classification for autism or other disabilities related to autism. (2) "Department" means the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Autism System Development Program. (3) "Intellectual Disability" means a condition marked by an intelligence quotient of less than or equal to 70 on the most recently administered psychometric test, or for infants, a clinical judgment of significantly subaverage intellectual functioning, and concurrent deficits or impairments in adaptive functioning in at least two of the following areas: communication, self-care, home living, social and interpersonal skills, use of community resources, self-direction, functional academic skills, work, leisure, health, and safety. This condition must have its onset before age 18 years. (4) "Qualified professional" means a medical, clinical or educational professional in a position to observe children with developmental disabilities, including, psychologists, physicians, teachers, speech/language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, and social workers.