If you or someone you know is living with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), you might be wondering if you are eligible to access NDIS funding. While ADHD is not on the NDIS list of conditions that are likely to meet the disability requirements, you may still be able to access support. Let’s take a look.
Is ADHD covered by NDIS funding?
To be eligible for NDIS funding, you must meet certain criteria, which include things like your age, residency, and whether you are living with a permanent disability.
An ADHD diagnosis alone is generally not eligible for NDIS funding. This is because someone with ADHD might find it hard to meet the eligibility criteria for severe and permanent disability. If you have ADHD and are being successfully treated with medications, then you are unlikely to be eligible for the NDIS. Where ADHD results in a psychosocial disability or is present alongside other conditions such as autism, intellectual disability or developmental delay you may become eligible for NDIS support.
If you are unsure about your eligibility, you can learn more in our blog: Who is eligible for the NDIS? You can also call the NDIS who will connect you with a NDIS local area coordinator (LAC) in your area who can help you.
How to apply for the NDIS with ADHD
To be eligible for NDIS funding with ADHD, you need a condition that is listed as eligible in the NDIS criteria. If you believe you are eligible and meet the criteria you can contact the NDIS, who will refer you to your nearest NDIS LAC. From there, you’ll need to complete an Access Request Form with your LAC, and provide evidence of your disability, including how it impacts your daily life. This can involve submitting comprehensive reports from your healthcare providers, including psychiatrists or psychologists. You may also need a functional assessment to show how your condition/s affects your day-to-day life.
If you have any questions throughout your application process, your LAC will be able to help you out.
Types of supports you may be able to access
If your application is successful and the NDIS determines you are eligible for funding, there are a range of supports the NDIS can fund. These supports are designed to help people increase their functional capacity, enable them to participate in the community, and achieve their goals.
Here are some types of supports that the NDIS might fund providing they are considered reasonable and necessary and are linked to the goals in your NDIS plan.
- Therapeutic Supports: This can include behavioural or occupational therapy
- Capacity Building Supports: To assist with social skills, self-management, independence and communication
- Assistive Technology: Tools or devices that can assist in performing everyday tasks
- Education and Employment Supports: Support finding and keeping a job, as well as modifications or support in the educational setting.
- Support workers: To assist with daily activities, social and emotional support, community engagement and skill development
To learn more about the types of supports you can access through NDIS funding, head to our blog: Understanding the types of NDIS funding & how they can be used.
How to maximise your NDIS plan
If you’re eligible for NDIS funding and your application is successful, you’ll be ready to start making the most of your funding—which begins with a well-thought-out plan designed to help you achieve your goals and live a fulfilling, independent life.
Here are some tips for maximising your NDIS plan, once you receive it:
- Set clear goals: Identify what you want to achieve with your NDIS plan. Goals can range from improving daily living skills and enhancing social participation, to achieving educational or employment objectives.
- Understand your funding: Familiarise yourself with the different funding categories and how they can be utilised to meet your goals. While this can sometimes feel stressful, you don’t need to do it alone—there are plan management services out there that can help manage your funding, pay your invoices on time, and keep track of your financial records.
- Choose the right providers: Research and select service providers who have experience working with people in similar situations to you. If you need extra support connecting with providers that are right for you, you might be eligible for funding for a support coordinator, whose role it is to help you with just that.
- Regularly review your plan: Your needs or goals may change over time. Regularly reviewing your plan ensures that your supports remain relevant and effective. If you’re working with a plan manager, like MyIntegra, they can help you manage your support budgets and funding, to ensure you get the most out of your funding.
How MyIntegra can help you manage your funding and achieve your goals if you or your child have ADHD
If you’re ready to get started with your NDIS plan and want some help to make sure you’re getting the most out of it, we can help.
At MyIntegra, our team provide Plan Management and Support Coordination services to help you achieve your goals and make the most of your NDIS funding.
With MyIntegra NDIS Plan Management, we’ll help pay your invoices quickly, handle financial records for you, and monitor your overall spending and budget to reduce your risk of over or underspending.
If you need help finding the right supports and support coordination is funded in your plan, MyIntegra’s NDIS Support Coordination services can help with that too. We can help you understand your plan options, connect you with the right local providers, and work through any challenges you face, together.
To learn more about how we can help you, get in touch with us today.
