Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B. Behavioral and Developmental Services § 6002. Autism spectrum disorder and autism defined

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:

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.