There are many effective treatment options for Autism. Many are covered by private insurance but, families may be left with co-pays. And, other, non-traditional therapies like music, yoga, or theater may not be covered at all. In an effort to help our families, we’ve compiled a few funding options that may be of assistance.
ACT is a non-profit organization that provides grants of up to $5,000 for families with dependents on the Autism spectrum. Families throughout the United States are eligible and funds are awarded on a quarterly basis. ACT has been providing families with assistance for nearly 20 years. They have helped more than 1,562 families and provided more than $1.85 million in funding for services.
United Healthcare Children’s Foundation provides grant funding for children up to age 16. Families applying for grants must meet income requirements which can be viewed here. UHCF will provide up to $5,000 per year in funding and up to $10,000 in lifetime funding.
CARE offers grant funding to any family residing in the US with a child on the Autism spectrum. There is no state residential requirement or application deadline for funding. Families must make $75, 000 or less to be eligible for assistance.
Know Autism is a non-profit organization with a number of programs offering financial assistance to families affected by Autism. These include the Autism Diagnostic Assistance Program which helps cover costs associated with receiving an Autism diagnosis for your child; the Tuition & Therapy Assistance Program aimed at assisting families seeking treatment for ASD; and the Special Interest Fund that subsidizes costs for programs like yoga or horseback riding which may not fall under traditional therapy coverage.
To receive funds, families must have a child between 1-18 years old with an Autism diagnosis.
Midwest is an Autism therapy center with offices in Altoona, Ankeny & West Des Moines.
NPI: 1699420083
Altoona: (515) 446-2075
Ankeny: (515) 446-2075
West Des Moines: (515) 446-3420
Waukee: (515) 446-3420
Woodbury: (515) 445-2075
