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NDIS and intellectual disability: the role of cognitive assessment

NDIS and intellectual disability: the role of cognitive assessment

A cognitive assessment is often a key part of the evidence for an NDIS application based on intellectual disability. But an IQ score on its own does not tell the full story, for the diagnosis or for the NDIS.This guide explains how intellectual disability and the NDIS...
NDIS access after an acquired brain injury

NDIS access after an acquired brain injury

An acquired brain injury can change how a person thinks, feels, moves and manages daily life. Some changes are easy to see. Others, like memory problems or fatigue, are harder to notice but can have a large impact.This guide explains how acquired brain injury and the...
The NDIS and autism: evidence that helps an access request

The NDIS and autism: evidence that helps an access request

Many autistic people and families ask whether an autism diagnosis is enough to get into the NDIS. The answer depends on the support needs described in the diagnosis and on how autism affects daily life.This guide explains what NDIS autism evidence the National...
NDIS 需要什麼證據?功能性影響的說明

NDIS 需要什麼證據?功能性影響的說明

When you apply for the NDIS, a diagnosis is only part of the picture. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) also wants to know how your disability affects everyday life. This is called functional impact, and it is often where applications are weakest.This...
Applying for the NDIS with a psychosocial disability

Applying for the NDIS with a psychosocial disability

A psychosocial disability is disability that comes from a mental health condition. It affects how you manage everyday life, like looking after yourself, keeping in touch with people, working or studying. Many people with an NDIS psychosocial disability are not sure if...