Assistive Technology for Dissociative Identity Disorder
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Dissociative Identity 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 Dissociative Identity 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 Dissociative Identity Disorder and assistive technology
Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a complex, trauma-related mental health condition in which a person's sense of identity is split across two or more distinct identity states. It usually develops as a way of coping…
AT that can help with Dissociative Identity Disorder
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Dissociative Identity 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 Dissociative Identity Disorder, plan ahead: