- Capacity building is about building skills and independence.
- For autistic children it often funds therapy and parent training.
- Everything must be an NDIS support, related to the disability and in the plan.
- Link each support to a plan goal.
What are capacity building supports?
NDIS plans are usually organised into budgets. Capacity building supports help your child build skills and independence over time, unlike core supports, which help with day-to-day activities.2
Whatever the budget, the NDIS can only fund items that are NDIS supports, related to your child's disability and in line with their plan.1
What can capacity building fund for autistic children?
Common examples include:
- Therapy: speech pathology, occupational therapy, psychology
- Improved daily living: building skills for dressing, eating, toileting and routines
- Parent and carer training related to your child's needs
- Support coordination to help you use the plan
Prices and rules for providers are set out in the NDIS pricing arrangements.2
How do I use capacity building well?
Try
- Linking every support to a plan goal
- Asking therapists to coach you, not just your child
- Tracking progress so reviews have evidence
- Using the same visual supports at home and in therapy
Skip
- Spending funds on items that aren't NDIS supports
- Using up funding early in the plan
- Therapy with no home carryover
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