Section 440. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"No assistance" means no help is needed.

"Often" means occurs two to three times a month.

"Prompting/structuring" means prior to the functioning, some verbal direction or rearrangement of the environment is needed.

"Rarely" means occurs quarterly or less.

"Regularly" means occurs weekly or more.

"Some direct assistance" means helper must be present and provide some physical guidance/support (with or without verbal direction).

"Sometimes" means occurs once a month.

"Supervision" means helper must be present during function and provide only verbal direction, gestural prompts, or guidance.

"Total assistance" means helper must perform all or nearly all of the functions.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR460-04-8.2 § 2, eff. December 26, 1985.

Statutory Authority

§ 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia.