Epilepsy fails NDIS funding criteria because it's not considered a disability, and these families are suffering

Adeline Hanna is a playful little girl with a cheerful sense of humour.

Her mother, Jessamy Eccles describes her as "creative" and says she likes to pretend she owns a coffee shop and serves drinks to people. 

But at almost seven years old, Adeline is intellectually delayed for her age.

"Adeline is very impulsive, it's like being with a toddler," Ms Eccles said.

Read the article: Epilepsy fails NDIS funding criteria because it’s not considered a disability — and these families are suffering