“Qualified autism service paraprofessional” means an unlicensed and uncertified individual who meets all of the following criteria:
- (a) Is supervised by a qualified autism service provider or qualified autism service professional at a level of clinical supervision that meets professionally recognized standards of practice.
- (b) Provides treatment and implements services pursuant to a treatment plan that was developed and approved by the qualified autism service provider.
- (c) Meets the education and training qualifications described in Section 54342 of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations.
- (d) Has adequate education, training, and experience, as certified by a qualified autism service provider or an entity or group that employs qualified autism service providers.
- (e) Is employed by the qualified autism service provider or an entity or group that employs qualified autism service providers responsible for the autism treatment plan.