Assistive Technology for Schizoaffective Disorder
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Schizoaffective 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 Schizoaffective 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 Schizoaffective Disorder and assistive technology
Schizoaffective disorder is a complex mental illness in which symptoms of both a primary psychotic disorder (schizophrenia) and a primary mood disorder (either bipolar or major depressive) are present concurrently or in…
AT that can help with Schizoaffective Disorder
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Schizoaffective 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 Schizoaffective Disorder, plan ahead: