✅ Under the RPWD Act 2016, autism is a recognized disability. Your child is legally entitled to education, health cover, therapy support, and more — for free.
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🪪 UDID Card — Unique Disability ID
MUST DO Identity Official disability ID card under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act 2016. Required for all other benefits.
▼ 📄 Disability Certificate
MUST DO Identity Issued by district hospital medical board. Certifies percentage of disability. Needed for school admissions, jobs, scholarships.
▼ ⚖️ RPWD Act 2016 — Know Your Rights
MUST DO Legal Rights Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 specifically includes autism spectrum disorder. Know your legal rights.
▼ 📚 Free Education Under RTE + RPWD
MUST DO Education Every autistic child has the right to free and appropriate education in mainstream or special schools till age 18.
▼ 🏥 Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme
Health Health insurance scheme run by National Trust specifically for autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability and multiple disability.
▼ 🏛️ National Trust Schemes
Financial National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities runs several support programs.
▼ 💰 Income Tax Benefits for Parents
Financial Parents of autistic children get significant income tax deductions under Indian tax law.
▼ 🧠 Free Therapy Entitlements
MUST DO Therapy Many state govts and central schemes provide free or subsidized therapy for autistic children. Know what you are entitled to.
▼ 💡 Pro tip: Start with the Disability Certificate
Almost every other scheme requires it. Get it first, then apply for UDID, then use both to access health insurance, education rights, and therapy support.