C. Make a preliminary assessment of the client's abilities and needs and of the relevant services presently available to the client; and

D. Ensure the client's access to an advocate throughout the process of mental retardation or autism services under this section and sections 5467 5468 to 5474 5470-A; and

E.__Provide the person, and the person's family, guardian or personal ally if appropriate, with materials and information regarding the personal planning process and the department's services.__This information must include, but is not limited to, information on personal planning, family support, respite and advocacy services.

Sec. 45. 34-B MRSA §5468, first ¶, as enacted by PL 1983, c, c. 459, §7, is amended to read:

After completing the tasks specified in section 5467, subsection 2, the commissioner department shall forthwith cause a comprehensive evaluation of the client, including a consideration of physical, emotional, social and cognitive factors, to be conducted.

Sec. 46. 34-B MRSA §5468, sub-§2, as repealed and replaced by PL 1983, c. 580, §18, is amended to read:

2. Comprehensive evaluation. The comprehensive evaluation shall must be conducted by a person who is a licensed physician, licensed clinical psychologist or licensed psychological examiner and who has had training and experience professional who has appropriate training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of mentally retarded persons with mental retardation or autism.

Sec. 47. 34-B MRSA §5469, as amended by PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. K, §57, is further amended to read:

§5469. Report

Within 30 days of the day of the application made under section 5467 was made, the department shall obtain a report of the comprehensive evaluation, which shall must state specifically in the report whether or not the client applicant is mentally retarded a person with mental retardation or autism.

1. Person without mental retardation or autism. If the comprehensive evaluation concludes that the client applicant is