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Important Points to Remember about Autism and the NDIS

Important Points To Remember About Autism and the NDIS

ASD Level 2 is not a single disorder in Australia or around the world, but rather a spectrum of several closely related disorders. Every individual with autism struggles with social interaction, communication, and behavioural issues to some degree.

The severity of disability and issues encountered vary from person to person.

NDIS gives individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) the opportunity to receive the necessary support.

But have you ever considered what an NDIS fund is and whether you qualify?

For many individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the NDIS offers a chance to receive previously unavailable support. But what does the NDIS actually fund, and how do you navigate its complexities? Here, we discuss autism and the NDIS and provide you with some of our team’s best advice for navigating your NDIS journey

Challenges in Understanding How an ASD Diagnosis Impacts Ndis Eligibility

Katharine Annear, Chair of the Australia and New Zealand Self Advocacy Network, explains why there are challenges in applying these NDIS lists to defining the needs of people with Autism in an article on the Every Australian Counts website.
An individual with ASD has different support needs based on their specific circumstances. As a result, when a severity rating (or level) is provided at diagnosis, it can apply to a variety of areas, including social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviours. This means that a person can have a combination of levels. The NDIS provides automatic access with a Level 2 or Level 3 Autism diagnosis, with no further assessments required. This is not the case with a Level 1 diagnosis, and additional evidence is required.

Am I Eligible for the NDIS?

Prior to beginning your NDIS journey, you must first determine your eligibility. Because there are varying degrees of ASD, the NDIS determines eligibility based on the level of assistance required.
If you have an autism level 2 or autism level 3 diagnosis, you are automatically eligible for the NDIS.
If you have an autism level 1 diagnosis, you will be required to provide additional information regarding how your disability affects you in a variety of areas, including communication, mobility, social interaction, learning, self-care, and self-management.
Many individuals with ASD do not fit neatly into one category and may require more assistance in one area than in another. As the NDIS bases its decisions on evidence, the more you can demonstrate that you require assistance in any of the six areas listed above, the more likely it is that you will be approved for the NDIS.

To find out if you are eligible or to request access to the NDIS, call 1-800-800-110.

What Can the NDIS Fund?

Depending on a person’s circumstance, the NDIS can fund a wide variety of supports. Every participant in the NDIS receives a personalised NDIS plan that outlines their situation, the supports they require, and the amount of funding they require.
Because each individual’s situation is unique, no two NDIS plans are identical. The funding you receive in your plan and what you can spend it on are determined by your support needs and your goals – i.e., what you want to accomplish with the help of the NDIS.
These goals can be physical (“I want to be able to walk without assistance”), social (“I want to make new friends”), or independence-based (“I want to build my confidence travelling alone”), but try to be as specific as possible to increase your chances of receiving the necessary funding.
While your situation and support needs will be unique, the NDIS can fund the following ASD-related supports and items:
This essentially means that the NDIS will only fund items that are directly related to your disability and are cost-effective. Your NDIS funding may include Core, Capital, and Capacity-Building categories of support.

How Can I Put Myself in the Best Position to Receive These Supports?

Your planning meeting with the NDIS is one of the earliest and most essential steps. To maximise your chances of receiving the support you wanted, enter the meeting with a clear understanding of your NDIS goals and objectives, and bring any supporting documentation that explains why you require specific support.
Your NDIS planning meeting is your opportunity to select the services and supports you receive and, if you so choose, to modify your plan.

In this meeting, your Local Area Coordinator (LAC) will ask you about your hopes and goals for the present and the future so that you can determine together which supports you require.

To get the most out of the NDIS, it is essential to be well-prepared for such a lengthy conversation.

Support coordination is a valuable service for many individuals with ASD because it enables you to put your plan into action by connecting you with service providers who are the best fit to help you achieve your goals. Throughout your NDIS journey, your support coordinator will offer advice and guidance.

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Our team will always be available to assist and advise you regarding the various therapies and supports that will best suit your health conditions. We wish you the best of health and the ability to access the assistance you require with ease.

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