Assistive Technology for Landau-Kleffner Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, how the AT process works, and how to get it into your plan.
Assistive technology (AT) — from simple aids to powered equipment — helps many people with Landau-Kleffner Syndrome do things more safely and independently. This guide explains the AT that can help, how the NDIS funds it, and how to get it into your plan.
Understanding Landau-Kleffner Syndrome and assistive technology
Landau-Kleffner syndrome (LKS), also known as acquired epileptic aphasia, is a rare childhood-onset epileptic encephalopathy characterised by the sudden or gradual loss of language abilities (acquired aphasia) in a…
AT that can help with Landau-Kleffner Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Landau-Kleffner Syndrome commonly includes are:
How the NDIS funds assistive technology
AT is funded from your Capital budget, and the process depends on cost and complexity:
Getting AT into your plan
To fund AT for Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, plan ahead: