Access4All Disability Services

NDIS Support for Young Adults with Autism or ADHD

Wheelchair user and support worker enjoying an accessible community outing in Perth
NDIS participant and support worker preparing a healthy meal together at home

Parents, guardians and young adults often contact Access4All when looking for practical NDIS support related to autism, ADHD or both. Support is based on the individual’s functional needs and goals, not a label or age-based assumption.

Support during the transition to adult life

A young adult may want help with community routines, appointments, shopping, recreation, social confidence, planning a week or developing greater independence. The participant should be involved in choosing goals and deciding how support is delivered.

Balancing support and independence

Good support provides enough assistance for safety and progress while avoiding unnecessary control. Families can explain history and risks, and the young adult’s preferences, privacy and decision-making rights remain important.

Autism and ADHD considerations

Useful support may involve predictable communication, planning around attention and energy, reducing unnecessary sensory load, breaking tasks into manageable steps and using interests to build engagement. The actual approach must be agreed with the participant.

Frequently asked questions

Can a parent make the first contact for an adult child?

Yes. We will clarify authority, consent and how the participant wants to be involved.

Can support include netball, swimming or other interests?

Chosen sport and recreation can be discussed when appropriate, safely planned and connected to the participant’s goals and funding.

Will the same worker attend regularly?

Continuity is considered during matching, but schedules, leave and capacity must be discussed honestly.

Check current capacity in southern Perth

Tell us who needs support, the preferred days and times, and what would make a worker a suitable match. We will give you a clear answer about current availability and next steps.

I need support I’m referring someone

Information to have ready

For a useful capacity answer, include the exact suburb, support required, preferred schedule, desired start date, funding-management type if known, and any essential matching or safety considerations. Broad service coverage does not guarantee a worker is available for a particular roster.

Compare service fit, not only provider claims

Ask every provider about current availability, worker suitability, screening and supervision, costs and cancellations, transport arrangements, continuity during leave, privacy, feedback and complaints. Read our support-worker matching checklist or use the professional referral checklist.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get started with Access4All?

Contact our team or send a referral with your suburb, goals and the support you are looking for. We will confirm service suitability, current capacity and the next step.

Which Perth areas do you support?

Our primary focus includes Cockburn, Kardinya and selected nearby Perth suburbs. Availability depends on the service and schedule, so please contact us with your location.