Therapy & Allied Health for Joubert Syndrome
The allied health and therapy the NDIS funds for Joubert Syndrome, how Capacity Building pays for it, and how to find the right therapists.
Therapy and allied health help many people with Joubert 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 Joubert Syndrome and therapy
Joubert syndrome (JS) is a rare autosomal recessive (and occasionally X-linked) condition characterised by a distinctive structural brain abnormality known as the "molar tooth sign" (MTS) on MRI — caused by hypoplasia or…
Which therapies help with Joubert Syndrome
The allied health supports a plan for Joubert 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 Joubert Syndrome: