Tourette Syndrome — NDIS Support
Yes — Tourette Syndrome can qualify for NDIS support. Tourette 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.
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by the presence of both multiple motor tics and at least one vocal (phonic) tic, with tics persisting for more than one year and first appearing before age 18. Tics are sudden, rapid, recurrent, non-rhythmic motor movements or…
Tourette Syndrome & the NDIS FAQs
- Does Tourette syndrome qualify for NDIS?
- Tourette syndrome is a List B condition — the diagnosis alone does not automatically qualify for NDIS. NDIS requires evidence that TS (including its co-occurring conditions) causes permanent and significant functional impairment. Many people with mild-to-moderate TS will not meet the NDIS impairment threshold. Those…
- My child has TS and ADHD — does NDIS consider both?
- Yes. NDIS considers all conditions that contribute to functional impairment together. The combined impact of TS, ADHD, OCD and other comorbidities is assessed holistically — even if each condition in isolation would not qualify, the combined functional impairment may meet the NDIS threshold. It is important for the…
- What is CBIT and does NDIS fund it?
- Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics (CBIT) is the evidence-based psychological treatment for tics involving habit reversal training, relaxation strategies and functional analysis of tic triggers. It is delivered by trained psychologists or therapists over 8–10 sessions. NDIS funds psychology sessions…
- What school supports does NDIS provide for children with TS?
- NDIS can fund in-school support workers, therapy that occurs in the school environment, and social skills programs. In-school NDIS supports complement school-based adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education. Occupational therapists and psychologists can provide school consultation and develop individual…
- Can adults with Tourette syndrome access NDIS?
- Yes, if their TS (with or without comorbidities) causes permanent and significant functional impairment in daily life. Adults with severe TS who have not previously accessed NDIS can apply at any age under 65. The NDIS Access Request for adults should document the functional impact across all life domains including…
Tourette Syndrome & the NDIS — practical guides
- Applying for the NDIS with Tourette Syndrome
- Assistive Technology for Tourette Syndrome
- Day Programs & Community Participation for Tourette Syndrome
- NDIS Employment Support (SLES & DES) for Tourette Syndrome
- NDIS Funding & Budget for Tourette Syndrome
- Therapy & Allied Health for Tourette Syndrome
- Finding & Managing Support Workers for Tourette Syndrome
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Reviewed by the Novida editorial team · last reviewed 2026-07-12. General information only — not medical advice.