Noonan Syndrome — NDIS Support
Yes — Noonan Syndrome can qualify for NDIS support. Noonan Syndrome is on the NDIA’s List B — permanence is recognised, and you evidence the functional impact on daily life. Funding covers reasonable and necessary supports across daily living, therapy, social participation and capacity building.
Noonan syndrome is an autosomal dominant genetic condition caused by gain-of-function mutations in genes encoding components of the RAS/MAPK signalling pathway — most commonly PTPN11 (approximately 50% of cases), followed by SOS1, RAF1, KRAS, NRAS, BRAF and others. It occurs in approximately 1 in…
Noonan Syndrome & the NDIS FAQs
- Does Noonan syndrome qualify for NDIS?
- Noonan syndrome is a List B condition — NDIS access requires documentation of significant, lifelong functional impairment, not just a diagnosis. Eligibility depends on the severity of the individual's developmental, cognitive, physical or cardiac impacts. Those with moderate intellectual disability, significant…
- Is Noonan syndrome similar to Turner syndrome?
- Noonan syndrome is sometimes called 'male Turner syndrome' because of overlapping physical features (short stature, webbed neck, heart defects, lymphoedema) — but they are genetically distinct. Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition affecting only females (missing X chromosome), while Noonan syndrome is a…
- Does growth hormone treatment help children with Noonan syndrome?
- Growth hormone deficiency occurs in approximately 70% of children with Noonan syndrome, and growth hormone therapy is used to improve final adult height. Studies show approximately 6–7 cm gain in final adult height with treatment. GH therapy is administered by daily subcutaneous injection throughout childhood and…
- What heart problems are associated with Noonan syndrome?
- Congenital heart defects occur in 50-80% of individuals with Noonan syndrome. Pulmonary valve stenosis (narrowing of the pulmonary valve, restricting blood flow from the heart to the lungs) is the most common, affecting 50-60%, and often requires balloon valvuloplasty or surgical repair. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy…
- Can children with Noonan syndrome attend mainstream school?
- Many children with Noonan syndrome attend mainstream school, often with learning support, modified assessments and additional allied health input. Some children with more significant intellectual disability attend specialised educational settings. The key school supports include: extra time for assessments, OT input…
Noonan Syndrome & the NDIS — practical guides
- Applying for the NDIS with Noonan Syndrome
- Assistive Technology for Noonan Syndrome
- Day Programs & Community Participation for Noonan Syndrome
- NDIS Early Childhood & School Support for Noonan Syndrome
- NDIS Employment Support (SLES & DES) for Noonan Syndrome
- NDIS Funding & Budget for Noonan Syndrome
- Therapy & Allied Health for Noonan Syndrome
- Supported Independent Living (SIL) for Noonan Syndrome
- Finding & Managing Support Workers for Noonan Syndrome
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Sources
Reviewed by the Novida editorial team · last reviewed 2026-07-12. General information only — not medical advice.