Day Activity Centre (DAC) Waitlists for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Type: 
Parliamentary Questions
Topic(s): 
Disability Services
Published on 04 February 2026

Ms Kuah Boon Theng asked the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) how many persons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are currently waitlisted for placement with a Day Activity Centre (DAC); (b) what is the average waitlist time before an applicant with ASD is offered a place at a DAC; and (c) are there any plans to make more DAC places available for persons with ASD.

Answer

1       There are 8 Day Activity Centres (DACs) that specialise in serving clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 130 clients are on the waitlist for a placement in these centres, and the average waiting time for enrolment at these centres is 9 months. 

2       The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) is ramping up DAC capacity by 500 places to address the demand for DACs, announced in MSF’s Committee of Supply in 2024.