Day Programs & Community Participation for Autism Spectrum Disorder
How the NDIS funds day programs, community access and social participation for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and how to find the right one.
Getting out, staying connected and doing things you enjoy matters — and the NDIS funds it. For people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, day programs and community participation supports build skills, friendships and routine. This guide explains what's funded and how to find the right program.
Community participation and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person communicates, socialises and experiences the world around them. The term "spectrum" reflects the enormous range of…
What's funded
Depending on your goals, a plan for Autism Spectrum Disorder might fund:
Group vs one-to-one
Both have their place for Autism Spectrum Disorder:
Getting it into a plan for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Set goals around connection, community and independence, and describe the support you need to take part safely. The clearer the goal, the easier it is to fund the right community supports.