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Effective Tuesday, families can apply for up to $6,000 a year to help cover the cost of therapies, special equipment or other support for children aged seven to twelve. The province is also doubling the allowance for children from birth to age six from $4,000 to $8,000 per year.
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Social Services Minister Lori Carr said the funding, expected to cost $10.3 million in this fiscal year, will help families afford assorted therapies, equipment and respite support depending on a child’s individual needs. The Ministry expects the funding expansion to benefit approximately 1,000 families.
Saskatchewan expands funding, age limit for autism support program
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The Saskatchewan Government is expanding the ages eligible to receive Autism Spectrum Disorder supports.
The province says as of July 27th, families of children with autism will be able to access support funding until the child is 11 years old. Announced as part of the 2021-22 Provincial Budget, $10.3 million has been allocated, impacting an estimated 1,000 families.
The Government breaks this down to $6,000 annually per child with ASD from six to 11 years old, and $8,000 annually per child with ASD under the age of six. Children who were 11 on or before March 31, 2021, are eligible to apply for one final payment.
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