Therapy & Allied Health for Achondroplasia (Dwarfism)
The allied health and therapy the NDIS funds for Achondroplasia (Dwarfism), how Capacity Building pays for it, and how to find the right therapists.
Therapy and allied health help many people with Achondroplasia (Dwarfism) build skills, stay independent and take part in daily life. This guide covers which therapies tend to help, how the NDIS funds them, and how to find the right therapists.
Understanding Achondroplasia (Dwarfism) and therapy
Achondroplasia is the most common form of dwarfism, caused by a change in the FGFR3 gene that slows the growth of bone, particularly in the limbs, spine and base of the skull. It affects about 1 in 25,000 babies born in…
Which therapies help with Achondroplasia (Dwarfism)
The allied health supports a plan for Achondroplasia (Dwarfism) commonly includes are:
How the NDIS funds therapy
Most therapy sits in your Capacity Building budget, under Improved Daily Living. A few things to know:
Making your therapy budget go further
A few ways to stretch therapy funding for Achondroplasia (Dwarfism):