🧩 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 (98)

HF
Health First LauncestonNDIS Registered
1/7 High St, East Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (328 reviews)
(03) 6331 3811  Visit website →
ST
Service Tasmania - LauncestonNDIS Registered
18 Charles St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★ 3.9 (264 reviews)
1300 135 513  Visit website →
NS
Northern Suburbs Community Centre - NewnhamNDIS Registered
49 George Town Rd, Newnham TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (64 reviews)
(03) 6326 5506  Visit website →
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In-BalanceNDIS Registered
Level 1/233B Charles St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (38 reviews)
(03) 6334 4766  Visit website →
MO
Mind Over Matter PsychologicalNDIS Registered
10 Ferrall St, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (35 reviews)
0414 649 088  Visit website →
SG
St Giles SocietyNDIS Registered
65 Amy Rd, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.5 (36 reviews)
(03) 6345 7333  Visit website →
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Aidacare - Mobility & Healthcare EquipmentNDIS Registered
89-95 Invermay Rd, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (31 reviews)
(03) 6344 8922  Visit website →
AS
Achieve Sports Physiotherapy and RehabNDIS Registered
23-25 Racecourse Cres, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (23 reviews)
(03) 6331 1884  Visit website →
SM
St Michaels Association Inc.NDIS Registered
22 Hoblers Bridge Rd, Newstead TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (24 reviews)
(03) 6331 7651  Visit website →
AH
Ability Hearing and Balance LauncestonNDIS Registered
Shop/11 Yorktown Square, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (19 reviews)
(03) 6146 3830  Visit website →
LW
Life Without Barriers Rocherlea, TASNDIS Registered
3 Archer St, Rocherlea TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (23 reviews)
(03) 6232 8750  Visit website →
CC
Country Care Group - LauncestonNDIS Registered
147 Invermay Rd, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia
★★★ 3.9 (22 reviews)
(03) 6331 7400  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 →
CC
Community Care TASMANIANDIS Registered
7 Techno Park Dr, Kings Meadows TAS 7249, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (18 reviews)
1300 722 400  Visit website →
MH
M.R.S. Healthcare TASNDIS Registered
97 George Town Rd, Newnham TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★ 4.2 (16 reviews)
(03) 6334 8844  Visit website →
TH
Tasmanian Home Nursing & Community SupportNDIS Registered
104a Invermay Rd, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (11 reviews)
(03) 6310 8488  Visit website →
AL
APM LauncestonNDIS Registered
Level 1/8 Boland St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★ 3.8 (19 reviews)
(03) 6331 0696  Visit website →
NT
NOSS TasmaniaNDIS Registered
67 Boland St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (10 reviews)
(03) 6334 4911  Visit website →
GL
genU LauncestonNDIS Registered
1A George Town Rd, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (9 reviews)
(03) 6325 5900  Visit website →
LM
Launceston Medicare Mental Health CentreNDIS Registered
Ground Floor 62/64 Canning St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★ 3.7 (15 reviews)
1800 424 578

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?

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?

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 and find alternatives.

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