ADHD and NDIS eligibility: Your questions answered.
ADHD and the NDIS is something we’re often asked about at Leap in! Around 5% of Australians have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), so it’s no surprise many people want to know if the NDIS can fund treatment and supports. But does an ADHD diagnosis qualify you for the NDIS on its own? No, it doesn’t. It’s a little more complex than that. We answer the most common questions about ADHD and NDIS eligibility below. What is ADHD? ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect brain function. It can impact attention, impulse control and behaviour. Its severity and impact on daily life vary from person to person. Does the NDIS cover ADHD? 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 respond well to treatment, such as medication, you’re unlikely to be eligible for the NDIS. ADHD often exists alongside a primary disability, such as autism, an intellectual disability or global developmental delay. Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is another condition that can occur alongside ADHD. If you have one of these conditions,