Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 388 - System of Public Instruction
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
General Provisions
Section 388.028 - "Autism" defined

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 388.028

Current through February 27, 2024

1. "Autism spectrum disorder " means a condition which:

(a) Significantly affects the verbal and nonverbal communication and social skills of a person and is often characterized by repetitive activities and stereotyped movements, resistance to changes in environment or daily routine and responding to sensory experiences in an unusual manner;

(b) Is usually apparent before the age of 3 years; and

(c) Adversely affects the educational performance of a pupil causing significant delays or irregular patterns in learning, or both.

The term includes, without limitation, a group of developmental disorders such as Asperger's disorder, atypical autism, pervasive developmental disorder and other disorders that share the characteristics described in this subsection.

2. The term does not apply to a pupil if the pupil's educational performance is adversely affected primarily because the pupil has an emotional disturbance.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 11-23-93; A by R085-99, 2-16-2000; R071-05, 2-23-2006; R058-07, 10-31-2007; A by R017-18A, eff. 1/30/2019

NRS 385.080

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