Therapy & Allied Health for Rett Syndrome
The allied health and therapy the NDIS funds for Rett Syndrome, how Capacity Building pays for it, and how to find the right therapists.
Therapy and allied health help many people with Rett 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 Rett Syndrome and therapy
Rett Syndrome is a rare X-linked neurological disorder caused predominantly by mutations in the MECP2 gene on the X chromosome. It primarily affects females — males with the classic MECP2 mutation typically do not…
Which therapies help with Rett Syndrome
The allied health supports a plan for Rett 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 Rett Syndrome: