Therapy & Allied Health for Smith-Magenis Syndrome
The allied health and therapy the NDIS funds for Smith-Magenis Syndrome, how Capacity Building pays for it, and how to find the right therapists.
Therapy and allied health help many people with Smith-Magenis 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 Smith-Magenis Syndrome and therapy
Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) is a rare genetic disorder caused by a deletion or mutation on chromosome 17 (17p11.2) involving the RAI1 gene. It is characterised by intellectual disability (mild to moderate), distinctive…
Which therapies help with Smith-Magenis Syndrome
The allied health supports a plan for Smith-Magenis 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 Smith-Magenis Syndrome: