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Are there government schemes for a child with Autism Spectrum?
Yes — autism is recognised under India's RPwD Act 2016, which makes families eligible for a UDID disability certificate and schemes such as Niramaya health insurance, Disha/Vikaas, ADIP assistive devices, disability pensions and tax concessions. The first step is obtaining the disability certificate via your district medical board.
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Yes — families of a child on the Autism Spectrum in India can access financial help including a disability certificate and UDID card, National Trust schemes such as Niramaya health insurance, state disability pensions and concessions, and income-tax relief for parents under Sections 80DD and 80U. The disability certificate is the key first step as it unlocks most other benefits.
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