ADHD and NDIS eligibility: Your questions answered.
ADHD and the NDIS is something we are often asked questions about here at Leap in! Around 5% of Australians have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) so it’s no surprise there’s growing interest in whether the NDIS can fund treatment and supports. But does a diagnosis of ADHD qualify you for the NDIS? No, it doesn’t. It is a little more complex than that. We explore when you might be eligible for the NDIS if you have ADHD and what types of supports may be available. What is ADHD? According to the ADHD Foundation Australia, ADHD is a ‘neurodevelopmental’ condition that can affect brain function. It can impact attention, impulse control and behaviour. The level of ADHD, its impact on daily life and the types of treatments that may help vary from person to person. ADHD and NDIS. On its own, ADHD is not usually covered by the NDIS. That’s because it can be hard to meet the NDIS eligibility criteria for permanent and significant disability based on ADHD alone. If you have ADHD and are responding well to treatment such as medication, then you’re unlikely to be eligible for the NDIS. ADHD often exists alongside primary disability types such as autism,