Day Programs & Community Participation for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
How the NDIS funds day programs, community access and social participation for people with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, and how to find the right one.
Getting out, staying connected and doing things you enjoy matters — and the NDIS funds it. For people with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, day programs and community participation supports build skills, friendships and routine. This guide explains what's funded and how to find the right program.
Community participation and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
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…
What's funded
Depending on your goals, a plan for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome might fund:
Group vs one-to-one
Both have their place for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome:
Getting it into a plan for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
Set goals around connection, community and independence, and describe the support you need to take part safely. The clearer the goal, the easier it is to fund the right community supports.