LOFFA is supporting families who can't afford long public waiting lists or high private costs.
Laois Offaly Families for Autism is reminding people of their supports on World Autism Day.
Chairperson of community group, Breda Murray says the crisis in accessing to services has deteriorated even more during the pandemic, with vulnerable children waiting up to five years to be seen by therapists.
They've stepped in to help families who are struggling to cope:
Gardaí Investigating Weekend Theft In Laois
The incident took place in Laois.
Two People Hospitalised In Offaly Crash
The road near Ballinamere is closed.
Midlands MEP Warns EU Budget Cuts Could Short Change Young Farmers
Ciaran Mullooly feels farmers of the next generation are being failed.
Man In His 40s Hospitalised Following Westmeath Assault
The incident took place on Saturday morning.
Midlands House Asking Prices Rise 7.3% In A Year
Prices rose 3.9% nationally.
Pet Therapy For Sexual Violence Victims Introduced In Westmeath
The Sexual Assault Treatment Unit at Regional Hospital Mullingar is bringing in the initiative.
Laois TD Calls for Improved Access To Mental Health Therapies
Fine Gael's Willie Aird is stressing the importance of early intervention.
Offaly Company Seeking To Build New Two-Storey Facility
Clara Water Ltd is looking to build the development which would include a raw materials store.
