Preschool children with a diagnosed autism spectrum disorder, who are enrolled in the Early Years Autism Service, may be eligible for preschool autism funding.
School-age children (until the day of graduation) with a diagnosed autism spectrum disorder, who are enrolled in a public or private school, may be eligible for school-age autism funding.
Your child must need the support of an adult to access community-based activities and/or tutoring outside of school hours.
After your child has been enrolled in the Early Years Autism Service, an assigned Early Years Autism Specialist will work with you to complete the application for Preschool Autism Funding. The Early Years Autism Specialist will then submit the application on your behalf.
Once approved, you or your designated early childhood centre will receive an Autism Funding Agreement for review. After the agreement is signed, hours of service by the Autism Assistant can begin. School-age autism funding is available through the AccessAbility Supports program for school-aged children with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder who require the support of an adult to access community-based activities and/or tutoring outside of school hours.