Assistive Technology for CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder, how the AT process works, and how to get it into your plan.
Assistive technology (AT) — from simple aids to powered equipment — helps many people with CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder do things more safely and independently. This guide explains the AT that can help, how the NDIS funds it, and how to get it into your plan.
Understanding CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder and assistive technology
CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD) is a rare genetic condition caused by changes in the CDKL5 gene, which makes a protein essential for normal brain development. It is a form of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy,…
AT that can help with CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder commonly includes are:
How the NDIS funds assistive technology
AT is funded from your Capital budget, and the process depends on cost and complexity:
Getting AT into your plan
To fund AT for CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder, plan ahead: