Autism Program
Ministry of Children and Family Development
If your child has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) he or she is eligible for autism funding.
Program Information
The Autism Funding Program provides funding to families of children and youth who are diagnosed with ASD and assists with the cost of purchasing certain autism intervention services (based on best practices) that promote a child’s communication, social-emotional, pre-academic/academic and functional life-skills development. Families of children under age 6 are eligible for up to $22,000/year, families of children aged 6-18 are eligible for up to $6000/year.
Additional Phone Numbers:
- Lower Mainland 604-660-8180 | Elsewhere in BC 1-800-661-8773
- Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD): Vancouver 604-775-0303 | Elsewhere in BC 1-800-661-8773