🧩 34% of NDIS participants — Autism is the most common primary disability among NDIS participants, representing approximately 34% of all active participants — over 250,000 Australians.

About Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people perceive, interact with, and experience the world. It can impact communication, social interaction, sensory processing, and behaviour. Under the NDIS, autistic participants can access a wide range of supports tailored to their individual needs and goals.

Key NDIS supports for autism

Common NDIS-funded supports for autistic participants include speech pathology for communication development, occupational therapy for sensory processing and daily living skills, psychology for mental health and social skills, behaviour support for positive strategies, and support workers for daily living and community access.

Psychology Occupational therapy Speech pathology Behaviour support Support worker Support coordination

Autism providers in TAS North West (87)

SP
Summit Physiotherapy North West - DevonportNDIS Registered
64 N Fenton St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (31 reviews)
0494 070 148  Visit website →
PO
Priority One Independent Living & Mobility AidsNDIS Registered
17 Elizabeth St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.1 (46 reviews)
(03) 6424 5414  Visit website →
MC
Mersey Community Care Association IncNDIS Registered
167 Steele St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (29 reviews)
(03) 6424 8883  Visit website →
SJ
St John Tasmania and Scooters & MobilityNDIS Registered
65 Formby Rd, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (27 reviews)
(03) 6424 4777  Visit website →
AE
APM Employment Services - DevonportNDIS Registered
Level 1/45 Best St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (22 reviews)
(03) 6423 1895  Visit website →
FC
Feenikx Counselling & MediationNDIS Registered
Office 4/9 Oldaker St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (18 reviews)
0498 704 680  Visit website →
NI
Nexus Inc - NDIS Disability Support Provider TasmaniaNDIS Registered
40/44 Innovation Dr, Dowsing Point TAS 7010, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (18 reviews)
(03) 6240 5000  Visit website →
FB
Family Based Care TasmaniaNDIS Registered
73/75 Mount St, Burnie TAS 7320, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (17 reviews)
1800 684 098  Visit website →
RP
Resolve PhysiotherapyNDIS Registered
144 William St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (12 reviews)
(03) 6406 5133  Visit website →
TH
Tasmanian Home Nursing & Community SupportNDIS Registered
104a Invermay Rd, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (11 reviews)
(03) 6310 8488  Visit website →
AT
Anglicare Tasmania - DevonportNDIS Registered
31 King St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4 (17 reviews)
1800 243 232  Visit website →
NW
North West Pathology Devonport Oldaker StreetNDIS Registered
20 Oldaker St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★ 3.6 (20 reviews)
(03) 6432 8800  Visit website →
MA
Mission Australia DevonportNDIS Registered
Ground floor/35 Oldaker St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (12 reviews)
(03) 6420 6850  Visit website →
BH
bloom hearing specialists DevonportNDIS Registered
8A Wenvoe St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (10 reviews)
(03) 6423 4200  Visit website →
VF
Views Forever - DevonportNDIS Registered
11 Monash Ct, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (11 reviews)
DE
Devonfield Enterprises IncNDIS Registered
133 Middle Rd, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.1 (12 reviews)
(03) 6424 6133  Visit website →
ND
National Disability Insurance SchemeNDIS Registered
co-located with Services Australia, Shopping Centre, 2 Victoria Cres, Mount Barker SA 5251, Australia
★★ 2.5 (31 reviews)
1800 800 110  Visit website →
CS
Choice Support Plus Pty LtdNDIS Registered
30 Mersey Main Rd, Spreyton TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (8 reviews)
(03) 6454 0606  Visit website →
DS
Devonport Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchNDIS Registered
156 Steele St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (8 reviews)
0432 454 548  Visit website →
TP
TML Pathology DevonportNDIS Registered
Pathology Room, Terry White Chemist, 155 William St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (6 reviews)
(03) 7050 1888  Visit website →

Choosing a autism provider

When choosing providers for autism support, look for practitioners with specific autism experience and training, a neurodiversity-affirming approach, understanding of sensory needs, willingness to collaborate with your wider support team, and flexibility to work in settings that suit the participant (home, school, clinic, or community).

💡 NDIS plan tips for autism

Autistic participants often benefit from a combination of therapy supports (Capacity Building) and daily living assistance (Core). Early intervention funding is available for children aged 0–9. Many participants find that having a support coordinator helps navigate the system and connect with autism-specialist providers.

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Frequently asked questions

What NDIS support is available for autism in TAS North West?

Common NDIS-funded supports for autistic participants include speech pathology for communication development, occupational therapy for sensory processing and daily living skills, psychology for mental health and social skills, behaviour support for positive strategies, and support workers for daily living and community access.

How do I find a good autism provider in TAS North West?

When choosing providers for autism support, look for practitioners with specific autism experience and training, a neurodiversity-affirming approach, understanding of sensory needs, willingness to collaborate with your wider support team, and flexibility to work in settings that suit the participant (home, school, clinic, or community).

What should my NDIS plan include for autism?

Autistic participants often benefit from a combination of therapy supports (Capacity Building) and daily living assistance (Core). Early intervention funding is available for children aged 0–9. Many participants find that having a support coordinator helps navigate the system and connect with autism-specialist providers.

Can I change my autism providers?

Yes — you have full choice and control over your providers under the NDIS. You can change providers at any time, subject to any service agreements in place. ProviderScout makes it easy to compare autism providers in TAS North West and find alternatives.

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