Therapy & Allied Health for Sturge-Weber Syndrome
The allied health and therapy the NDIS funds for Sturge-Weber Syndrome, how Capacity Building pays for it, and how to find the right therapists.
Therapy and allied health help many people with Sturge-Weber 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 Sturge-Weber Syndrome and therapy
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare condition, present from birth, in which blood vessels form abnormally in the skin, the brain and the eye. Its hallmark is a port-wine birthmark on the face — usually on one side,…
Which therapies help with Sturge-Weber Syndrome
The allied health supports a plan for Sturge-Weber 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 Sturge-Weber Syndrome: