Financial Assistance Resources for ABA Therapy
Supporting Families Through Auvia Behavior Centers
At Auvia Behavior Centers, we know that the cost of ABA therapy can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, many organizations across the country offer grants, scholarships, and financial support to help families access the care their children need.
Below is a fully updated and organized list of assistance programs — complete with links — to help you explore your funding options.
Major National Assistance Programs
Autism Speaks – Financial Assistance Resources
Autism Speaks offers a large directory of financial aid programs, including tools to help families find assistance based on their needs. They also provide personalized support through their dedicated assistance team.
🔗 https://www.autismspeaks.org/financial-assistance-resources
ACT Today (Autism Care & Treatment Today)
Provides grants up to $5,000, prioritized for families with household incomes under $100,000. Funds may be used for ABA therapy, speech therapy, OT, medical services, and safety equipment.
Grants awarded quarterly.
🔗 https://www.act-today.org
ACT Today for Military Families
Special support available to active-duty military families.
🔗 https://www.act-today.org/act-today-for-military-families
Aid for Autistic Children Foundation
Offers charitable financial support and grants, including up to $150,000 in total household debt relief.
🔗 https://www.aacf-international.org
Anchor of Hope Foundation – Special Needs Scholarship
Provides grants up to $250 per family for children with special needs.
To apply, go to “Opportunities” → “Special Needs Scholarship.”
🔗 https://www.anchorofhopefoundation.org
Autism Cares (National Autism Association)
Supports families who are affected by autism and currently experiencing a major crisis (such as fire, flood, or emergency hardship).
Helps cover costs like housing, medical care, insurance, vehicle repairs, daycare, and more.
Income limit: $40,000 annual household income.
🔗 https://nationalautismassociation.org/family-support/autism-cares
Autism Now – State Support Grants & Subsidies
Provides links to state-specific financial programs, including family support grants and cash subsidies.
🔗 https://autismnow.org
Autism Support Network
Contains listings and direct links to numerous financial assistance programs and support resources.
🔗 https://www.autismsupportnetwork.com
Benefits.gov – Benefit Finder Tool
Helps families search federal and state benefit programs based on eligibility.
🔗 https://www.benefits.gov
Blooming With Autism
Provides grants of $2,000 for therapy.
Income limit: $60,000.
🔗 https://www.bloomingwithautism.org
Additional National Grants & Foundations
Bright Steps Forward
Funds intensive pediatric therapy for children with neurological conditions from financially challenged families.
🔗 https://brightstepsforward.org
Challenged America
Offers grants (up to $500) for individuals with disabilities.
🔗 https://www.challengedamerica.com
Conover Mobile Technology Grant
Supports the use of mobile technology and apps designed to improve independence.
🔗 https://www.conovercompany.com/grants
Ezra B. Smith Foundation
Provides financial support for ABA therapy and educational programs for autistic children.
Email contact required for applications.
🔗 https://ezrabscholarship.org
Faith and Family Foundation
Offers scholarships for therapeutic riding, adaptive swimming, and other programs for children with disabilities.
🔗 https://faithandfamilyfoundation.org
Family First Program – National Autism Association
Provides one-time grants up to $1,000 for treatment of children with autism under age 21.
🔗 https://nationalautismassociation.org/family-support/programs
First Hand Foundation
Helps families meeting financial guidelines with medical and therapeutic grants up to $1,000.
🔗 https://www.firsthandfoundation.org
Friends of Man
Provides grants for therapy, equipment, and other needs.
Application must be submitted through a sponsor such as a social worker or agency.
🔗 https://friendsofman.org
Gia Nicole Angel Foundation
Supports children with special needs to enhance daily functioning.
🔗 https://www.giafoundation.org
Helping From Heaven – Lexi Kazian Foundation
Funds equipment, therapy services, education, and resources for children with special needs.
🔗 https://helpingfromheaven.org
Hero Network
A nonprofit granting essential needs and wishes for children and individuals in need.
🔗 https://www.heronetwork.com
ITAALK (Interactive Technology Assisting Autistic Little Kids)
Provides technology devices and educational training for children with autism and their caregivers.
🔗 https://www.itaalk.org
Joni and Friends – Christian Fund for the Disabled
Provides financial assistance to families of children with disabilities.
🔗 https://www.joniandfriends.org
KultureCity – TherapyKulture Project
Offers therapeutic services, weighted blankets, toys, and iPads to children with special needs.
🔗 https://www.kulturecity.org
Maggie Welby Foundation
Awards grants from $250 to $2,500 to families in need.
🔗 https://www.maggiewelby.org
Marks Money Foundation
Provides financial support to individuals with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities for daily living, housing, employment, and medical needs.
🔗 https://marksmoney.org
Modest Needs Foundation
Offers grants to low-income families for essential needs not covered by other programs.
🔗 https://www.modestneeds.org
National Autism Association – Helping Hand Program
One-time grants up to $1,000, paid directly to the service provider.
Household income must be under $50,000.
🔗 https://nationalautismassociation.org
Parker’s Purpose
Provides up to $1,000 in financial assistance to families in need.
🔗 https://www.parkerspurpose.net
Prayer Child Foundation
Supports children age 18 and under with physical or emotional challenges.
🔗 https://www.prayerchild.org
Small Steps in Speech
Funding for speech therapy and assistive communication software.
🔗 https://www.smallstepsinspeech.org
Special Kids Therapy
Nonprofit organization offering financial assistance for therapies not typically covered by insurance.
🔗 https://www.specialkidstherapy.org
The Orange Effect Foundation
Provides quarterly grants for speech therapy and assistive communication technology.
🔗 https://theorangeeffect.org
UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation
Helps families access medical services not fully covered by insurance plans.
🔗 https://www.uhccf.org
Variety – The Children’s Charity
Supports disadvantaged and disabled children across its 21 U.S. chapters.
🔗 https://www.variety.org
Wheel to Walk Foundation
Assists children needing equipment or services not covered by insurance.
🔗 https://www.wheeltowalk.com
Asistencia Financiera para la Terapia ABA
Apoyando a las Familias a Través de Auvia Behavior Centers
En Auvia Behavior Centers, entendemos que el costo de la terapia ABA puede sentirse abrumador. Afortunadamente, muchas organizaciones en todo el país ofrecen becas, subvenciones y ayuda financiera para que las familias puedan acceder a la atención que sus hijos necesitan.
A continuación encontrarás una lista completamente actualizada y organizada de programas de asistencia — con enlaces directos — para ayudarte a explorar tus opciones de financiamiento.
Programas Principales de Asistencia Nacional
Autism Speaks – Recursos de Asistencia Financiera
Autism Speaks ofrece un gran directorio de programas de ayuda, incluyendo herramientas que permiten a las familias encontrar asistencia según sus necesidades. También brindan apoyo personalizado a través de su equipo de asistencia especializado.
🔗 https://www.autismspeaks.org/financial-assistance-resources
ACT Today (Autism Care & Treatment Today)
Ofrece subvenciones de hasta $5,000, priorizando a familias con ingresos menores a $100,000. Los fondos pueden usarse para terapia ABA, terapia del habla, terapia ocupacional, servicios médicos y equipo de seguridad.
Subvenciones otorgadas trimestralmente.
🔗 https://www.act-today.org
ACT Today for Military Families
Apoyo especializado disponible para familias militares en servicio activo.
🔗 https://www.act-today.org/act-today-for-military-families
Aid for Autistic Children Foundation
Ofrece apoyo financiero y subvenciones, incluyendo hasta $150,000 en alivio total de deudas familiares.
🔗 https://www.aacf-international.org
Anchor of Hope Foundation – Beca para Necesidades Especiales
Ofrece subvenciones de hasta $250 por familia para niños con necesidades especiales.
Para aplicar, ve a “Opportunities” → “Special Needs Scholarship.”
🔗 https://www.anchorofhopefoundation.org
Autism Cares (National Autism Association)
Brinda apoyo a familias afectadas por el autismo que atraviesan una crisis importante (como incendio, inundación o dificultades de emergencia).
Ayuda a cubrir costos como vivienda, atención médica, seguros, reparaciones de vehículos, guardería y más.
Límite de ingresos: $40,000 anuales por hogar.
🔗 https://nationalautismassociation.org/family-support/autism-cares
Autism Now – Subvenciones y Apoyo Estatal
Proporciona enlaces a programas financieros específicos por estado, incluyendo subvenciones de apoyo familiar y subsidios monetarios.
🔗 https://autismnow.org
Autism Support Network
Contiene listados y enlaces directos a numerosos programas de asistencia financiera y recursos de apoyo.
🔗 https://www.autismsupportnetwork.com
Benefits.gov – Herramienta de Búsqueda de Beneficios
Ayuda a las familias a buscar programas de beneficios federales y estatales según su elegibilidad.
🔗 https://www.benefits.gov
Blooming With Autism
Ofrece subvenciones de $2,000 para terapia.
Límite de ingresos: $60,000.
🔗 https://www.bloomingwithautism.org
Subvenciones y Fundaciones Nacionales Adicionales
Bright Steps Forward
Financia terapia pediátrica intensiva para niños con condiciones neurológicas de familias con dificultades económicas.
🔗 https://brightstepsforward.org
Challenged America
Ofrece subvenciones (hasta $500) para personas con discapacidades.
🔗 https://www.challengedamerica.com
Conover Mobile Technology Grant
Apoya el acceso a tecnología móvil y aplicaciones diseñadas para mejorar la independencia.
🔗 https://www.conovercompany.com/grants
Ezra B. Smith Foundation
Proporciona apoyo financiero para terapia ABA y programas educativos para niños autistas.
Se requiere contacto por correo electrónico para aplicar.
🔗 https://ezrabscholarship.org
Faith and Family Foundation
Ofrece becas para equitación terapéutica, natación adaptada y otros programas para niños con discapacidades.
🔗 https://faithandfamilyfoundation.org
Family First Program – National Autism Association
Ofrece subvenciones únicas de hasta $1,000 para el tratamiento de niños con autismo menores de 21 años.
🔗 https://nationalautismassociation.org/family-support/programs
First Hand Foundation
Ayuda a familias que cumplen con los requisitos financieros con subvenciones médicas y terapéuticas de hasta $1,000.
🔗 https://www.firsthandfoundation.org
Friends of Man
Ofrece subvenciones para terapia, equipo y otras necesidades.
La solicitud debe ser enviada por un patrocinador como un trabajador social o agencia.
🔗 https://friendsofman.org
Gia Nicole Angel Foundation
Apoya a niños con necesidades especiales para mejorar su funcionamiento diario.
🔗 https://www.giafoundation.org
Helping From Heaven – Lexi Kazian Foundation
Financia equipo, servicios terapéuticos, educación y recursos para niños con necesidades especiales.
🔗 https://helpingfromheaven.org
Hero Network
Organización sin fines de lucro que otorga necesidades esenciales y deseos a niños y personas en necesidad.
🔗 https://www.heronetwork.com
ITAALK (Interactive Technology Assisting Autistic Little Kids)
Proporciona dispositivos tecnológicos y capacitación educativa para niños autistas y sus cuidadores.
🔗 https://www.itaalk.org
Joni and Friends – Christian Fund for the Disabled
Ofrece asistencia financiera a familias de niños con discapacidades.
🔗 https://www.joniandfriends.org
KultureCity – TherapyKulture Project
Proporciona servicios terapéuticos, mantas con peso, juguetes y iPads para niños con necesidades especiales.
🔗 https://www.kulturecity.org
Maggie Welby Foundation
Otorga subvenciones entre $250 y $2,500 a familias necesitadas.
🔗 https://www.maggiewelby.org
Marks Money Foundation
Ofrece apoyo financiero a personas con síndrome de Down y otras discapacidades del desarrollo para vivienda, necesidades diarias, empleo y atención médica.
🔗 https://marksmoney.org
Modest Needs Foundation
Ofrece subvenciones a familias de bajos ingresos para necesidades esenciales no cubiertas por otros programas.
🔗 https://www.modestneeds.org
National Autism Association – Helping Hand Program
Subvenciones únicas de hasta $1,000 pagadas directamente al proveedor de servicios.
Límite de ingresos del hogar: menos de $50,000.
🔗 https://nationalautismassociation.org
Parker’s Purpose
Proporciona hasta $1,000 en ayuda financiera para familias necesitadas.
🔗 https://www.parkerspurpose.net
Prayer Child Foundation
Apoya a niños de hasta 18 años con desafíos físicos o emocionales.
🔗 https://www.prayerchild.org
Small Steps in Speech
Financia terapia del habla y software de comunicación asistida.
🔗 https://www.smallstepsinspeech.org
Special Kids Therapy
Organización sin fines de lucro que ofrece asistencia financiera para terapias que normalmente no cubre el seguro.
🔗 https://www.specialkidstherapy.org
The Orange Effect Foundation
Ofrece subvenciones trimestrales para terapia del habla y tecnología de comunicación asistida.
🔗 https://theorangeeffect.org
UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation
Ayuda a las familias a acceder a servicios médicos no completamente cubiertos por sus planes de seguro.
🔗 https://www.uhccf.org
Variety – The Children’s Charity
Apoya a niños desfavorecidos y con discapacidades en sus 21 capítulos en EE. UU.
🔗 https://www.variety.org
Wheel to Walk Foundation
Ayuda a niños que necesitan equipos o servicios no cubiertos por el seguro.
🔗 https://www.wheeltowalk.com