AutismInsights

Intervention Library

Know before you commit.

Every autism intervention rated by the actual research — not marketing promises. See what the evidence says, what it costs, and whether NDIS will fund it.

28 interventions across all categories

Behavioural

Behavioural

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)

Limited EvidenceNDIS Claimable

Systematic approach to understanding behaviour and applying interventions to improve socially significant behaviours.

4 studies
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Complementary & Alternative

Complementary & Alternative

Animal-Assisted Therapy

Limited EvidenceNDIS Claimable

Structured therapeutic interaction with animals to support social and emotional goals.

29 studies
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Complementary & Alternative

Art Therapy

Limited EvidenceNDIS Claimable

Creative expression through visual art as a therapeutic medium.

6 studies
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Complementary & Alternative

Music Therapy

Limited EvidenceNDIS Claimable

Therapeutic use of music to address communication, social, emotional, and motor goals.

38 studies
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Complementary & Alternative

Yoga & Mindfulness

NDIS Claimable

Body awareness, breathing, and regulation practices adapted for autistic individuals.

Educational

Educational

Social Stories

Limited EvidenceNDIS Claimable

Short narratives describing social situations to support understanding and appropriate responses.

9 studies
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Educational

TEACCH

Limited EvidenceNDIS Claimable

Structured teaching approach using visual supports and environmental organisation.

5 studies
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Educational

Visual Supports

Limited EvidenceNDIS Claimable

Visual schedules, social stories, and cue systems to support understanding and routine.

42 studies
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Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Feeding Therapy

Limited EvidenceNDIS Claimable

Specialised support for food selectivity, oral motor skills, and mealtime challenges.

43 studies
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Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Strong EvidenceNDIS Claimable

Support for daily living skills, fine motor development, and sensory processing.

196 studies
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Occupational Therapy

Sensory Integration Therapy

Strong EvidenceNDIS Claimable

Therapeutic approach addressing sensory processing differences through structured sensory activities.

228 studies
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Pharmacological

Pharmacological

Aripiprazole

Limited Evidence

Atypical antipsychotic medication approved for treating irritability associated with autism.

6 studies
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Pharmacological

Melatonin

Limited Evidence

Hormone supplement commonly used to support sleep onset in autistic individuals.

18 studies
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Pharmacological

Risperidone

Limited Evidence

Atypical antipsychotic medication approved for treating irritability in autistic children.

10 studies
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Psychological

Psychological

Play Therapy

Limited EvidenceNDIS Claimable

Child-led therapeutic play for emotional expression and relationship building.

12 studies
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Psychological

Social Skills Groups

Emerging EvidenceNDIS Claimable

Structured group programs teaching social interaction, conversation, and friendship skills.

1 study
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Speech & Language

Speech & Language

Hanen Programs

NDIS Claimable

Parent-implemented communication strategies guided by a speech pathologist.

Speech & Language

Speech Therapy

Moderate EvidenceNDIS Claimable

Professional support for communication and language development.

80 studies
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Technology-Assisted

Technology-Assisted

Robot-Assisted Therapy

Limited EvidenceNDIS Claimable

Social robots designed to support engagement, interaction, and social skill development.

15 studies
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Technology-Assisted

Telehealth Therapy

Limited EvidenceNDIS Claimable

Remote delivery of therapeutic services via video conferencing.

4 studies
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Technology-Assisted

VR-Based Therapy

NDIS Claimable

Virtual reality environments for practising social situations and daily living skills.

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