Definitions

As used in this part: (1) "Adult Autism Treatment Account" means the Adult Autism Treatment Account created in Section 26B-1-322. (2) "Advisory committee" means the Adult Autism Treatment Program Advisory Committee created in Section 26B-1-424. (3) "Applied behavior analysis" means the same as that term is defined in Section 31A-22-642. (4) "Autism spectrum disorder" means the same as that term is defined in Section 31A-22-642. (5) "Program" means the Adult Autism Treatment Program created in Section 26B-4-602. (6) "Qualified individual" means an individual who: (a) is at least 22 years old; (b) is a resident of the state; (c) has been diagnosed by a qualified professional as having: (i) an autism spectrum disorder; or (ii) another neurodevelopmental disorder requiring significant supports through treatment using applied behavior analysis; and (d) needs significant supports for a condition described in Subsection (6)(c), as demonstrated by formal assessments of the individual's: (i) cognitive ability; (ii) adaptive ability; (iii) behavior; and (iv) communication ability. (7) "Qualified provider" means a provider that is qualified under Section 26B-4-603 to provide services for the program.