My child has been diagnosed with autism. What financial assistance is available and can I get any Autism Funding assistance? Early intervention can greatly improve the quality of life for children with autism. Ongoing therapy support continues goals and aspirations. See below Autism Funding Assistance options available.
Medicare Provider Numbers for eligible Medicare rebates – Chronic Disease Care Plan and Autism Assessment Package. Specific doctor referrals are required for these Medicare rebates.• Helping Children with Autism Package providers – just bring your introductory letter from your Autism advisor as we require the child DOB and CRN.
Helping Children with Autism Package providers – just bring your introductory letter from your Autism advisor as we require the child DOB and CRN.
NDIS - SpeechNet is registered to provide service via NDIS in areas that have been opened up to receive this funding. Our Springfield Lakes clinic is idea for clients in the Ipswich NDIS catchment area.
For Private Health Autism Funding / Therapy Funding. You need to check with your private health insurer to determine if you plan will support speech pathology services. Plans vary widely in terms of the amount and way rebates are provided. We recommend you contact your health provider for information.
There are a number criteria that must be met to be eligible for these specific Medicare Rebates for Autism Funding. There is a gap between what Medicare rebates and the fee. Please call SpeechNet Speech Pathology on 3349 9234 or info@speechnet.com.au for further information.
Up to four Medicare Allied Health Assessment services can be provided by specified allied health professionals including speech pathologists. The referral will specify what AHP can be seen with the rebate service.
Up to 20 Medicare Allied Health Treatment services can be provided by certain allied health professionals including speech pathologists (i.e., it may include some Speech Pathology, some psychology or Occupational therapy. However only a total of 20 sessions across all the AHP added together is available).
They may continue to request from the GP 5 Medicare treatment sessions per year. Speech Pathology can be included in these 4 sessions.
The funding can be used to support the provision of structured and intensive early intervention services such as one-on-one speech therapy and other services.
An additional $2000 for families in rural and remote areas to assist their child in benefits from early intervention. Families have used some of this autism funding to travel to Brisbane for speciality services we offer at SpeechNet.
Part of the $12 000 can be used for resources for you child with autism if approved by the therapists working with you.
SpeechNet is a registered provider with the NDIS. If speech pathology is part of your NDIS funding package we are able to help you. You have to be living in a region of Australia that has begun the NDIS rollout however you can attend any registered NDIS provider even if they do not have offices in the NDIS specific suburbs/regions.
​We are happy to discuss the services we can provide as part of this package. Our experience in Autism and the fact that we have a multidisciplinary team at each of our clinics (Holland Park West and Springfield Lakes) make us an idea support for you and your family. We can provide home visits and school/child care visits as required for your optimum plan. Our speech pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, physiotherapist and dietitian are experience with children with ASD from infancy to adolescents.
​We recommend contacting NDIS for further information about your particular child’s needs.
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