Saskatchewan expands funding, age limit for autism support program SHARE ON: 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.