The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released guidelines for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), non-autistic individuals/children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and specific learning disabilities to avail Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) based behavioral therapy under the CGHS and CS(MA) Rules, 1944. The guidelines will be valid until further revision and have been issued with the concurrence of the Integrated Finance Division of the Ministry.
File No: S.11030/86/2022-EHS
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
EHS Section
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated 01.05.2023
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Guidelines for availing treatment under CGHS and CS(MA) Rules, 1944, for Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) based behavioral therapy in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)/ Non-autistic person/children with ADHD and specific learning disabilities – regarding
The undersigned is directed to enclose herewith the Guidelines for availing treatment under CGHS and CS(MA) Rules, 1944, for Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) based behavioral therapy in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)/ Non autistic person/children with ADHD and specific learning disabilities. These guidelines shall come into force from the date of issue of this O.M. and shall be valid till further revision.
- These guidelines issues with the concurrence of Integrated Finance Division of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
Signed by Hemlata Singh
Date: 01-05-2023 13:52:19
(Hemlata Singh)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tel. No. 011-23061778