Assistive Technology for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Lennox-Gastaut 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 Lennox-Gastaut 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 Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome and assistive technology
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a rare, severe form of childhood epilepsy — a 'developmental and epileptic encephalopathy'. It is defined by multiple seizure types that resist medication, a distinctive pattern on the…
AT that can help with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Lennox-Gastaut 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 Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, plan ahead: