Therapy & Allied Health for Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
The allied health and therapy the NDIS funds for Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21), how Capacity Building pays for it, and how to find the right therapists.
Therapy and allied health help many people with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) 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 Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) and therapy
Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) is a genetic condition caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. It is the most common chromosomal condition in Australia, occurring in approximately 1 in 700 births — around…
Which therapies help with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
The allied health supports a plan for Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) 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 Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21):