Families of children with autism in Australia are facing severe cuts to their National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plans, with many reporting a drastic reduction in essential therapy services. Aidyn, an eight-year-old boy with level two autism, had his support drastically reduced after his family notified the NDIS of their changing circumstances. Health Minister Mark Butler announced that approximately 160,000 individuals will be removed from the NDIS by 2030 as part of an overhaul aimed at curbing costs. Families are being redirected to a new program, Thriving Kids, which is designed to cater to children with mild autism but is not yet fully operational. Advocates warn that many children are being 'constructively removed' from the NDIS, meaning they remain technically eligible but receive minimal support. Data indicates that nearly 12,000 children with developmental delays have already lost access to individualized support. As families struggle to navigate these changes, concerns grow about the adequacy of the new support systems.