Assistive Technology for Fragile X Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Fragile X 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 Fragile X 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 Fragile X Syndrome and assistive technology
Fragile X Syndrome is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability and the most common known genetic cause of autism. It is caused by a mutation in the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome, resulting in little or…
AT that can help with Fragile X Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Fragile X 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 Fragile X Syndrome, plan ahead: