The experiences of families of children with cerebral palsy and complex disability after three years accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Only eight parents from one service provider in Victoria were interviewed, and all were the parent most involved in the child's NDIS plan, so the themes may not represent other families or providers. The study is qualitative and reports parents' perceptions; it does not show whether any service, funding change, or therapist action improved child or family outcomes. All authors identify as occupational therapists, and one author worked at the service provider, although that author was shielded from recruitment. Children who had been hospital inpatients for more than three months in the last 12 months were excluded, so families with recent prolonged hospital care are not represented.

The authors declared no conflict of interest.

Do not read this as evidence that occupational therapists or NDIS supports improve participation or wellbeing. The study describes parents' perceptions and cannot test whether these services caused changes.