The recent announcement by Mark Butler has sparked significant concern within the autism community and professional circles. Butler’s suggestion that children with autism, particularly those described as having “mild to moderate” autism, may no longer require lifelong National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) support is both misleading and potentially harmful.
Many autistic people experience other health overlaps. Knowing about these can make a real difference in getting the right support — and in feeling truly understood.
Here’s a look at five health overlaps that often walk alongside autism — and how common they are.
