Therapy & Allied Health for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
The allied health and therapy the NDIS funds for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, how Capacity Building pays for it, and how to find the right therapists.
Therapy and allied health help many people with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex 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 Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and therapy
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the TSC1 (hamartin) or TSC2 (tuberin) genes, which normally act as tumour suppressors. TSC causes benign tumours (hamartomas) to grow in…
Which therapies help with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
The allied health supports a plan for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex 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 Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: