Hundreds of babies aged between nine to 14 months old with early signs of autism will get preferable developmental support as part of the two new government-funded intervention programs. 
About 1,500 vulnerable babies and their families from a diverse range of backgrounds will be able to participate in this program, which aims to address developmental concerns not being discovered early enough. 
The evidence-based pilot program will take the best steps and implement appropriate interventions for infants showing early signs of neurodiversity. 
The federal government will provide $22.1 million (US$14.65 million) for the two programs until 2026/27. 
The new programs resulted from talks with disability and early childhood sectors, families and state and territory governments.  …