By becoming a provider of the Helping Children with Autism initiative, Pathways ECI offers families an opportunity to have greater choice and control, as they self-direct their funding.
Pathways ECI is an approved panel provider under the Helping Children with Autism initiative. Funded by the Australian government, families can use their $12 000 of funding to purchase early intervention services from Pathways ECI.
The introduction of this initiative has meant that families have been able to access intervention services faster, as they have their own funding to spend at the provider of their choice.
As a family-centred service, we work together with you to develop an Individual Family Service Plan for your child and family. Most of our services require parent participation.We currently offer Helping Children with Autism services to 45 families. New staff have been settling in to our team and Margaret Aiken is the coordinator of these services.
Accessing Helping Children with Autism Services at Pathways ECI
- After a formal diagnosis of autism by a paediatrician, contact the Autism Advisor on 1300 978 611.
- Phone Pathways for an Information Pack which describes our services and fee structure.
- Make an appointment for an Orientation Visit. Please note that there is a fee for this visit.
- Please note that developing an Individual Family Service Plan is an essential requirement of this service and is completed in one of your sessions.
