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Intellectual disability and autism prevalence in Western Australia: impact of the NDIS

Estimates of the prevalence of intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder may vary depending on the methodology, geographical location, and sources of ascertainment. The National Disability Insurance Scheme in Australia was introduced progressively from 2016 to provide individualized funding for eligible people with a significant and permanent disability.

Citation:
Bourke J, Sanders R, Jones J, Ranjan M, Wong K, Leonard H. Intellectual disability and autism prevalence in Western Australia: impact of the NDIS. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 2024;15:e1359505.

Keywords:
Intellectual disability, autism, developmental disorder, prevalence, trends

Abstract:
Estimates of the prevalence of intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder may vary depending on the methodology, geographical location, and sources of ascertainment. The National Disability Insurance Scheme in Australia was introduced progressively from 2016 to provide individualized funding for eligible people with a significant and permanent disability.