Autism Stakeholders Welcome New Government Commitment, but are Perplexed They Weren't Consulted

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A new program called Thriving Kids, announced by federal Health Minister Mark Butler. With an initial cost of $2 billion, its goal is to re-direct children diagnosed with what the minister calls "mild to moderate" autism away from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).


Butler says the number of children entering the NDIS with developmental delay or autism diagnoses is growing at an unsustainable pace.
Where further support is needed, the minister says Medicare could fund access to occupational therapy, speech pathology or psychosocial therapy.

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