NDIS Autism Support

Zenzability delivers personalised NDIS autism support across Sydney. We work with children, teenagers, and adults, offering consistent, respectful support for both self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.

NDIS therapy services for autistic individuals

Zenzability offers speech therapy, occupational therapy, and Functional Capacity Assessments for autistic children, teenagers, and adults through the NDIS.


Our speech therapy supports communication development. This can include building vocabulary, using AAC (alternative and augmentative communication), improving sentence structure, understanding social language, and reducing frustration linked to communication breakdowns. Therapists help participants express wants, ask questions, follow directions, and take part in conversations more confidently.


Our occupational therapy helps with emotional regulation, sensory processing, self-care routines, task planning, and managing daily challenges. We work on practical skills like brushing teeth, getting dressed, using cutlery, writing, or managing transitions. Therapy may also include strategies to reduce meltdowns, increase flexibility, and support participation in home, school, or community settings.


We also provide Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA). These are detailed reports that look at how a person manages everyday tasks, what supports are needed, and how therapy can help. FCAs are used to request therapy hours, support workers, or assistive technology under the NDIS.

All therapy is adjusted to the individual. We take time to understand each person’s strengths, communication style, and support needs. We also work closely with families, carers, and educators to make sure therapy fits into real life—not just the session.

Services can be funded under NDIS categories like “Improved Daily Living,” “Improved Relationships,” or “Increased Social and Community Participation.” We support both self-managed and plan-managed participants.

To find out how we can support you or someone you care for, call 1300 927 104 or submit an enquiry today.

Therapy supports we provide for autistic NDIS participants

Our speech therapists help participants develop communication skills in ways that suit them. This includes building vocabulary, using AAC (like picture boards or communication devices), forming clear sentences, and understanding instructions. For participants who don’t use words to speak, we provide tools and routines that support reliable communication.

Our occupational therapists work with participants to recognise how emotions feel and what to do when things become overwhelming. This support often includes visuals, calming activities, movement breaks, or quiet routines that help reduce distress and improve self-control.

Our occupational therapists create daily routines using visuals, timers, and consistent steps. We also help participants prepare for changes—such as stopping an activity or going to a new place—so transitions feel more manageable and less stressful.
Our occupational therapists identify which sounds, textures, movements, or lights are difficult or helpful. We offer tools like fidget items, noise-reduction headphones, weighted objects, or changes to the environment that help the person stay regulated and feel comfortable.

Our occupational therapists teach practical skills like brushing teeth, getting dressed, packing a bag, preparing meals, and using public transport. Tasks are broken into simple steps and taught through repetition, visuals, and supportive prompts.

Our speech and occupational therapists support participants to join in conversations, play with others, take turns, and understand social space. We also help with flexible thinking—for example, when plans change or something unexpected happens.

Our therapists complete Functional Capacity Assessments to document how the participant manages everyday life and what support is needed. These reports help secure funding for therapy, assistive technology, or support workers under the NDIS.

Getting started is easy

Step 1: Get in touch

Contact our team by phone, email, or enquiry form. We’ll listen, answer your questions, and explain how we can support your NDIS plan.

Step 2: Consultation

We’ll schedule a time to talk in more detail. You can share what’s important, what’s working, and where support is needed. We’ll take it from there.

Step 3: Begin therapy

Once we’ve agreed on a plan, we’ll begin sessions with the right therapist. Support is delivered in a way that’s consistent, respectful, and practical.

Get in touch

Send us an online enquiry

Frequently asked questions

If the school or centre agrees, we can run sessions there. Sometimes being in a familiar place helps the person feel more settled. We can also speak with teachers or educators (with your permission) to make sure everyone understands how to support the participant. It helps when the same strategies are used at school and during therapy.

We support all autistic people, no matter how they present or identify. Autism doesn’t look the same in everyone. Some people hide their struggles to fit in, and others have different ways of showing how they feel. We take the time to understand each person and work with them in a way that feels safe and respectful.
We work with support coordinators, behaviour practitioners, teachers, and anyone else you’d like involved. We can attend meetings, share reports, and help everyone stay on the same page. You just need to let us know who to include. We won’t share anything without your permission.

You don’t need a doctor’s referral to start therapy with Zenzability. If you have an active NDIS plan, you can contact us directly. We’ll ask for some information about the participant and their NDIS goals. If you have reports from other providers (like speech, OT, or paediatricians), we’re happy to read them—but they’re not required to get started.

Parents and carers are welcome to stay during sessions, especially at the start. Some children feel more settled when a familiar person is nearby. Others focus better when the adult steps out for part of the session. We always follow your lead. If you’d like to learn how to support therapy goals at home, the therapist can show you what we’re doing and why.

Therapy is for people of all ages. Some of our participants are in high school or TAFE. Others are young adults building independence. We support adults too—whether they’ve been in therapy before or are just starting now. Sessions are always adapted to suit the person’s age, interests, and daily life.

We use things that help the person feel calm, focused, or understood. This might include visuals, fidget items, timers, picture cards, weighted toys, or AAC devices. Some tools are brought by the therapist; others are already in the person’s home or school. We choose tools that match the person.