How does NDIS support people with Autism?

Author: Lalji Dholariya

NDIS provides many supports for people who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in West Australia. NDIS provides supports for Autism that were not there before.

In this blog, we will see how exactly does NDIS help people with Autism. We will explore the topic of Autism, and we will share some of the top tips of how you can get access to these services and navigate your NDIS journey.How do you become eligible for the NDIS?Before starting your NDIS journey, you will first have to establish whether you are eligible for NDIS. As there are different levels of ASD, NDIS looks at how much support you require to determine or whether you qualify for the scheme.

When you have ASD level 2 or 3, you directly become eligible for NDIS supports service. If you have level 1 ASD, you will require to provide additional details stating how your disability impacts your daily life, including communication, mobility, social interaction, self-care and self-management.

You have to show them why you require the supports and have to be specific about it, and you will be approved for the services by NDIS.What funding does NDIS provide?The NDIS provides funds for a variety of services and supports depending on the individual’s situation. Every NDIS participant receives a personalized NDIS depending on their situation and the funding they require.

Two NDIS plans cannot be the same because every participant’s situation is different. The funding you receive is based on support needs and your goals.

The goals vary from physical, social to independent ones. While everyone’s goals and supports are different from each other, here are some popular ASD related supports that NDIS provides funding for-

  • Physiotherapy to develop motor skills
  • Speech therapy for communication skills
  • Holiday camps for building interpersonal skills
  • A support worker to assist the participants
    • You must know that NDIS will only fund things that are directly related to your disability, and that represent the value for money.How should you get ready for the NDIS planning meeting?Once you become eligible for the supports from NDIS, you will have a planning meeting. Once the meeting is fixed, you will have to prepare for the meeting.

    You will need to think about a few things such as-

  • Who will support you at the meeting?
  • What reports to take to the meeting as supporting documents?
  • How do you want to manage the funding? You should decide whether you-
  • want to manage the funds yourself?
  • Want a service provider to manage the funds?
  • Want the NDIS to manage the funds?
  • Or a combination of above?
    • A planning meeting is an integral part of your NDIS plan management, and you must be prepared for it. Take care of a few things and be presentable for the NDIS planning meeting.

    During this planning, the planner will ask you how you are going on in your life and what services you want and what help and support you require.

    You have to be prepared to answer the questions and explain your goals to them. When they think you are eligible enough, you will be provided with the funding you require.