Assistive Technology for Costello Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Costello Syndrome, 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 Costello Syndrome 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 Costello Syndrome and assistive technology
Costello Syndrome is a rare genetic condition caused by mutations in the HRAS gene, a member of the RAS signalling pathway — a group of genes involved in cell growth and division. Costello Syndrome is one of a family of…
AT that can help with Costello Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Costello Syndrome 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 Costello Syndrome, plan ahead: