{"data":{"id":"us-me/34-b-m.r.s.-6002","jurisdiction":"us-me","citation":"34-B M.R.S. §6002","heading":"Autism spectrum disorder and autism defined","body":"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:\nA.  Deficits in social communication and social interaction; and\nB.  Restricted repetitive behaviors, interests and activities.\n2.  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.\nA.\nB.","path":["TITLE 34-B: BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES","CHAPTER 6: AUTISM","SUBCHAPTER 1: AUTISM ACT OF 1984"],"source_url":"https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/34-B/title34-Bsec6002.html","current_through":"October 1, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:12:39Z","sha256":"b33592d65728f2c5d93e1dd950f5ca28043df5a1ece539f18ef79044a8c92bcd","source_id":"us-me","stale":false,"prev":"us-me/34-b-m.r.s.-6001","next":"us-me/34-b-m.r.s.-6003"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}