Assistive Technology for Global Developmental Delay
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Global Developmental Delay, 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 Global Developmental Delay 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 Global Developmental Delay and assistive technology
Global Developmental Delay (GDD) is a neurodevelopmental diagnosis given to children under 5 years of age who show significant delay in two or more developmental domains — including gross/fine motor skills, speech and…
AT that can help with Global Developmental Delay
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Global Developmental Delay 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 Global Developmental Delay, plan ahead: