Inquiry into the Thriving Kids initiative Submission 18
I am a parent of a child with Autism – Level 2 with pathological Demand avoidance subset.
It’s the hardest gig in the world. I get spat on, hit, kicked, punched, and sworn out daily. There are many families just like ours absolutely doing it so tough; even with NDIS supports. Autism is a permanent disability and requires lifelong supports.
It’s absolute ableism, and downright discriminatory that you feel you can move a group of people to a program that is guaranteed to be lesser of supports to families. It’s a decision made on the back of money and is so ghastly wrong in every respect. An absolute shameful act. Mark my word, this decision will leave you with blood on your hands as families succumb to lesser supports. It is truly sinful.