Adds fetal alcohol spectrum disorders to the definition of developmental disability.

New York Assembly Bill A00999 amends the mental hygiene law to include fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the definition of developmental disability. This change recognizes fetal alcohol syndrome, partial fetal alcohol syndrome, and alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder as qualifying conditions. To qualify, individuals must be over seven years old, have a diagnosis by a provider, experience onset before age twenty-two, and exhibit indefinite continuation with substantial impact on daily activities.

Adds fetal alcohol spectrum disorders to the definition of developmental disability.

New York Assembly Bill A00999 amends the mental hygiene law to include fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the definition of developmental disability. This change recognizes fetal alcohol syndrome, partial fetal alcohol syndrome, and alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder as qualifying conditions. To qualify, individuals must be over seven years old, have a diagnosis by a provider, experience onset before age twenty-two, and exhibit indefinite continuation with substantial impact on daily activities.