PARENTS: Did you know that the Autism Funding Unit allows family members of the child with autism between the ages of 6-18 to access counselling using autism funding?
You just fill in a RTP (request to pay) form as you normally would. The counsellor will enter counselling in the service line and will bill the same as other professional service providers.
You just fill in a RTP (request to pay) form as you normally would. The counsellor will enter counselling in the service line and will bill the same as other professional service providers.
BIG NEWS! You can now access your Autism Funding information using the new My Family Services website that the BC government has just released. Check it out and let us know what you think!
https://myfamilyservices.gov.bc.ca
https://myfamilyservices.gov.bc.ca
Did you know......
.... that children over the age of 6 with a diagnosis of Autism have a funding allowance of $6000 per year? This can be used to provide specialized services like Behaviour Intervention. You can find out more information by checking with the Autism Funding Unit BC, link below.
Under the age of six , children with an Autism diagnosis are entitled to receive $22000 funding per year.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/healthy-women-children/child-behaviour-development/special-needs/autism-spectrum-disorder/autism-funding
Under the age of six , children with an Autism diagnosis are entitled to receive $22000 funding per year.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/healthy-women-children/child-behaviour-development/special-needs/autism-spectrum-disorder/autism-funding
You may also qualify for disability tax credit. It is available to family members who support family members with disabilities. You can find more information at www.cra.gc.ca/dtc