📊 Financial Resources for Autism

Autism Care Today (ACT Today!)

Provides grants up to $5,000 per family on a quarterly basis for a wide range of needs.

• Covers: ABA therapy, speech/occupational therapy, assistive technology, and safety equipment.
• Special Programs: Dedicated funds for military families and an "SOS" program for immediate, critical needs.

KNOWAutism Foundation

Offers scholarships for tuition and therapy, plus a special fund for adaptive programs.

• Diagnostic Assistance: Helps cover the cost of a formal autism diagnosis.
• Services: Funds for music therapy, therapeutic horseback riding, and other enriching activities.

National Autism Association (NAA)

The Helping Hand Program provides one-time grants to families in dire financial need.

• Grant Amount: Up to $1,000.
• Eligibility: For families to help pay for treatments for a child with autism under 21.

Medicaid & CHIP

State and federally funded programs that provide essential medical coverage for eligible families.

• Coverage: Diagnostic testing, therapy, and other medical services.
• Eligibility: Based on family income and size.

SSI & Medicaid Waivers

A federal program for monthly cash assistance, plus state-specific support programs.

• SSI: Provides direct financial assistance to caregivers of children with disabilities.
• Medicaid Waivers: Offer services that allow individuals to receive care and support in their homes.

OAR Scholarship Program

Awards $3,000 scholarships to students with an autism diagnosis pursuing post-secondary education.

• Schwallie Family Scholarship
• Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship
• Synchrony Scholarship

Autism Can Do Scholarship

A scholarship for high school seniors and current college students with an autism diagnosis.

• Award Amount: Ranges from $1,000 to $5,000.
• Provided by: John's Crazy Socks.

Other Notable Scholarships

• Microsoft Disability Scholarship
• The Kelly Law Team Autism Scholarship
• Sunwise Capital Autism Scholarship