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She struggled daily with memory, focus, and processing speed, and though she had supports, they often missed the mark. Her NDIS plan was broad, and the services she received were sometimes generic, sometimes even at odds with what she truly needed.<\/span><\/p>\n Sarah\u2019s support coordinator suggested a neuropsychology assessment at Invictus Health. The process was unlike any she\u2019d experienced. Over several sessions, Sarah completed specialised cognitive tests, practical activities, and in-depth interviews. The neuropsychologist took the time to understand her daily struggles, ambitions, and unique strengths\u2014going far beyond checklists or paperwork.<\/p>\n The resulting report was eye-opening. It provided a comprehensive breakdown of Sarah\u2019s cognitive strengths\u2014such as her above-average problem-solving\u2014and pinpointed the specific areas where she faced obstacles, especially with working memory and executive function. The assessment didn\u2019t just label difficulties; it explained how they impacted tasks like managing money, remembering appointments, or sticking to routines.<\/p>\n Armed with this report, Sarah and her NDIS team were able to shift her funding in meaningful ways. She received increased hours for a support worker skilled in organisational strategies, and her plan incorporated assistive technologies tailored to her learning style. The team removed unnecessary therapies that weren\u2019t tied to her real cognitive needs, freeing up resources for what truly helped. Just as importantly, Sarah gained language and evidence to advocate for herself at NDIS reviews.<\/p>\n Months later, Sarah\u2019s confidence soared. She managed her appointments more independently, used memory aids she previously hadn\u2019t known to request, and felt validated\u2014her challenges were real and recognised. The neuropsychologist\u2019s recommendations meant her supports actually matched her life. Sarah describes the assessment as \u201cthe first time I felt seen, understood, and empowered to shape my own support network.\u201d<\/p>\n Names and details have been changed for privacy.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When Sarah*, a 27-year-old woman with life-long cognitive challenges, began her journey with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), she felt adrift. She struggled daily with memory, focus, and processing speed, and though she had supports, they often missed the mark. Her NDIS plan was broad, and the services she received were sometimes generic, sometimes even at odds with what she truly needed.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":801,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"When Sarah*, a 27-year-old woman with life-long cognitive challenges, began her journey with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), she felt adrift.<\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nShe struggled daily with memory, focus, and processing speed, and though she had supports, they often missed the mark. Her NDIS plan was broad, and the services she received were sometimes generic, sometimes even at odds with what she truly needed.\r\n\r\nSarah\u2019s support coordinator suggested a neuropsychology assessment at Invictus Health. The process was unlike any she\u2019d experienced. Over several sessions, Sarah completed specialised cognitive tests, practical activities, and in-depth interviews. The neuropsychologist took the time to understand her daily struggles, ambitions, and unique strengths\u2014going far beyond checklists or paperwork.\r\nThe resulting report was eye-opening. It provided a comprehensive breakdown of Sarah\u2019s cognitive strengths\u2014such as her above-average problem-solving\u2014and pinpointed the specific areas where she faced obstacles, especially with working memory and executive function. The assessment didn\u2019t just label difficulties; it explained how they impacted tasks like managing money, remembering appointments, or sticking to routines.\r\n\r\nArmed with this report, Sarah and her NDIS team were able to shift her funding in meaningful ways. She received increased hours for a support worker skilled in organisational strategies, and her plan incorporated assistive technologies tailored to her learning style. The team removed unnecessary therapies that weren\u2019t tied to her real cognitive needs, freeing up resources for what truly helped. Just as importantly, Sarah gained language and evidence to advocate for herself at NDIS reviews.\r\n\r\nMonths later, Sarah\u2019s confidence soared. She managed her appointments more independently, used memory aids she previously hadn\u2019t known to request, and felt validated\u2014her challenges were real and recognised. The neuropsychologist\u2019s recommendations meant her supports actually matched her life. Sarah describes the assessment as \u201cthe first time I felt seen, understood, and empowered to shape my own support network.\u201d\r\n\r\nNames and details have been changed for privacy.","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"project_category":[],"project_tag":[],"class_list":["post-3288","project","type-project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n