The road to getting support from the NDIS

In this episode, let’s talk about what the NDIS is, who’s eligible, the application process as well as the steps to creating the NDIS plan. References: Calder, S., Ward, R., Jones, M., Johnston, J., & Claessen, M. (2018). The uses of outcome measures within multidisciplinary early childhood intervention services: A systematic review. Disability and Rehabilitation, 40(22), 2599-2622. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1353144. Centre for Community Child Health, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne (2011). DEECD early childhood intervention reform project: Literature review. Melbourne: Communications Division for Programs and Partnerships Division, Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. Retrieved 7 September 2020 from http://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/childhood/providers/needs/ecislitreviewsept2009.pdf. Early Childhood Intervention Australia (2018). Best practice in early childhood intervention report 2018. Norwest, NSW: ECIA. Retrieved 7 September 2020 from https://www.flipsnack.com/earlychildhoodintervention/ecia-best-practice-in-early-childhood-intervention-report-fcmf2ii51/full-view.html. Ellison, C. (2019). People living with disability: Navigating support and health systems. In E. Willis, L. Reynolds & T. Rudge (Eds), Understanding the Australian health care system (4th edn, pp. 191-207). Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier Australia. Roberts, J., Williams, K., Smith, K., & Campbell, L. (2016). Autism spectrum disorders: Evidence-based/evidence-informed good practice for supports provided to preschool children, their families and carers. Canberra: National Disability Insurance Agency. What is it and how do to get started video links; https://raisingchildren.net.au/disability/ndis/about-ndis/ndis-what-is-it- https://raisingchildren.net.au/disability/ndis/about-ndis/ndis-getting-started Let’s Talk About Autism is now on Instagram. Click https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutautismpodcast/ to follow so you can stay tuned for new episodes, extras and much more! For more information, head over to Aspect Australia - www.autismspectrum.org.au. Disclaimer: I'm not a professional, just a student with a passion for autism.