NDIS support

NDIS support for autism

Autism is one of the most common reasons people access the NDIS, and support is highly individual. Autistic people are diverse, so the right mix is built around the person, their strengths and their goals.

What the NDIS can help with

Depending on the person, the NDIS can fund therapy such as occupational therapy, speech pathology and psychology, support workers to build skills and confidence in the community, behaviour support, and for young children the early childhood approach.

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Occupational therapy Speech therapy Psychology Support workers Behaviour support Early childhood intervention

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Common questions

Does having this condition mean I am eligible for the NDIS?

Not automatically. The NDIS looks at how much your disability affects your everyday life, not the diagnosis on its own. Two people with the same condition can have very different plans. Strong evidence from your treating professionals about the functional impact is what matters most.

What therapies help autistic people on the NDIS?

It depends entirely on the individual and their goals. Occupational therapy, speech pathology and psychology are common, always as the person and family choose, never something to be forced. The aim is support that makes daily life work better, on the person’s own terms.

Support for other conditions

Psychosocial disability Intellectual disability ADHD Cerebral palsy Acquired brain injury Down syndrome Physical disability Vision impairment

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