(1) To be considered eligible with autism:
(a) You must be diagnosed with:
(i) Autism spectrum disorder; or
(ii) Autistic disorder before February 1, 2022;
(b) The condition must have originated before age 18; and
(c) You must have been diagnosed by:
(i) A licensed neurologist;
(ii) A licensed psychiatrist;
(iii) A licensed psychologist;
(iv) A licensed developmental and behavioral pediatrician;
(vi) One of the following professionals associated with an autism center or developmental center:
(A) A licensed physician;
(B) An ARNP;
(C) A physician assistant; or
(D) A naturopathic physician.
(2) The diagnosis must be documented in a diagnostic report.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
71A.10.020,
71A.16.020, and
74.08.090. WSR 24-18-040, s 388-823-0500, filed 8/27/24, effective 10/7/24. Statutory Authority: RCW
71A.12.030,
71A.12.020, and
71A.16.020. WSR 22-01-037, § 388-823-0500, filed 12/6/21, effective 1/6/22; WSR 21-13-164, § 388-823-0500, filed 6/23/21, effective 8/1/21. Statutory Authority: RCW
71A.16.020. WSR 19-19-061, § 388-823-0500, filed 9/16/19, effective 10/17/19. Statutory Authority: RCW
71A.12.030,
71A.12.120 and
74.08.090. WSR 14-12-046, § 388-823-0500, filed 5/29/14, effective 7/1/14. Statutory Authority: RCW
71A.10.020,
71A.12.030,
71A.12.050,
71A.12.070,
71A.16.020,
71A.16.030,
71A.16.040,
71A.16.050, and chapters
71A.10, 71A.12, and
71A.16 RCW. WSR 05-12-130, § 388-823-0500, filed 6/1/05, effective 7/2/05.]