Therapy & Allied Health for Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18)
The allied health and therapy the NDIS funds for Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18), how Capacity Building pays for it, and how to find the right therapists.
Therapy and allied health help many people with Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18) 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 Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18) and therapy
Edwards syndrome, also known as Trisomy 18, is a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18. This affects development before birth and causes a wide range of serious medical and developmental problems. It…
Which therapies help with Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18)
The allied health supports a plan for Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18) 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 Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18):