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Services for children with autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder (PDD)

New Medicare items are available from 1 July 2008 for the diagnosis and early intervention treatment of children with autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). These items apply to services provided by eligible psychologists, speech pathologists and occupational therapists, on referral from a consultant psychiatrist or paediatrican. The Medicare items cover two specific types of services - assessment services and treatment services. Assessment services (psychology) Medicare item Treatment services (psychology) Medicare item How to bill for services provided Further information