Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00188:clause:1_30:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00188
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 30 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 70364–71722

* The signs and symptoms of neurological or cognitive impairment may vary over time. The person's presentation on the day of the assessment cannot solely be relied upon.

       * A person with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) who does not have a meaningful intelligence quotient (IQ) between 70-85, can be assessed under this Table.

       * Table 7 cannot be used when a person has an impairment of intellectual function already assessed under Table 9, unless the person has an additional condition affecting neurological or cognitive function.

       * When determining whether a descriptor applies that involves a person performing an activity, the descriptor applies if that person can do the activity when they would be expected to do so and not only once or rarely.

       * When assessing episodic or fluctuating impairments and conditions, a rating must be assigned which reflects the overall functional impact of those impairments, taking into account the severity, duration and frequency of the episodes or fluctuations as appropriate.

       * The examples used in descriptors are not an exhaustive list and are to be used only as a guide.

       * Assistance means assistance from another person rather than any aids or equipment the person may use, unless specified otherwise.

Points  Descriptors