Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 427.163

• Developmental disability: means autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy or other condition diagnosed by a qualified professional that:

  (a) Originates before an individual is 22 years of age and is expected to continue indefinitely;

  (b) Results in a significant impairment in adaptive behavior as measured by a qualified professional;

  (c) Is not attributed primarily to other conditions including, but not limited to, a mental or emotional disorder, sensory impairment, substance abuse, personality disorder, learning disability or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; and

  (d) Requires supports similar to those required by an individual with an intellectual disability. See Oregon Statutes 427.005

• Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.