Assistive Technology for Phenylketonuria (PKU)
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Phenylketonuria (PKU), 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 Phenylketonuria (PKU) 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 Phenylketonuria (PKU) and assistive technology
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited metabolic disorder caused by mutations in the PAH gene, which encodes the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase. This enzyme is responsible for converting the amino acid phenylalanine to…
AT that can help with Phenylketonuria (PKU)
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Phenylketonuria (PKU) 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 Phenylketonuria (PKU), plan ahead: