Assistive Technology for Cri du Chat Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Cri du Chat 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 Cri du Chat 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 Cri du Chat Syndrome and assistive technology
Cri du Chat Syndrome (CdCS) — French for "cry of the cat" — is a rare genetic condition caused by a deletion on the short arm of chromosome 5 (5p15). It is named for the distinctive high-pitched cry of affected infants,…
AT that can help with Cri du Chat Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Cri du Chat 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 Cri du Chat Syndrome, plan ahead: