As used in this subchapter and as defined in Pub. L. No. 103-230, the term ‘‘developmental disability’’ means a severe, chronic disability of an individual 5 years of age or older that:
- (1) Is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or a combination of mental and physical impairments.
- (2) Is manifested before the individual attains age 22.
- (3) Is likely to continue indefinitely.
(4) Results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas of major life activity:
- (i) Self-care.
- (ii) Receptive and expressive language.
- (iii) Learning.
- (iv) Mobility.
- (v) Self-direction.
- (vi) Capacity for independent living.
- (vii) Economic self-sufficiency.
- (5) Reflects the individual’s need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary or generic services, supports or other assistance that is of lifelong or extended duration and is individually planned and coordinated.
- (6) When the term is applied to infants and young children, it means individuals from birth to 5, inclusive, who have substantial developmental delay or specific congenital or acquired conditions with a high probability of resulting in developmental disabilities if services are not provided.