Assistive Technology for Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Pitt-Hopkins 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 Pitt-Hopkins 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 Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome and assistive technology
Pitt-Hopkins syndrome (PTHS) is a rare genetic condition that affects brain development. It causes developmental delay, moderate to severe intellectual disability, distinctive facial features and characteristic breathing…
AT that can help with Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Pitt-Hopkins 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 Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome, plan ahead: