Therapy & Allied Health for Dravet Syndrome
The allied health and therapy the NDIS funds for Dravet Syndrome, how Capacity Building pays for it, and how to find the right therapists.
Therapy and allied health help many people with Dravet Syndrome 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 Dravet Syndrome and therapy
Dravet syndrome is a rare, severe genetic epilepsy that usually begins in the first year of life, most often triggered by fever or temperature change. It is most commonly caused by a change in the SCN1A gene. The…
Which therapies help with Dravet Syndrome
The allied health supports a plan for Dravet Syndrome 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 Dravet Syndrome: