There are a limited number of slots available each year. This program is administered by your local mental health agency. When you contact their office, families who meet eligibility requirements will be assigned a case manager. This person can provide you with all the information you need and can guide you through the application process. Your insurance company will probably not pay for your program.
Many insurance companies deny that autism is a medical condition.
However, some parents have been successful in getting funding through their insurance, so this option should be pursued to the fullest. There are also many fundraising efforts that work well. Golf tournaments, raffles, fund raising dinners, donation cans in restaurants, and letters to different business, churches and various non-profit organizations have yielded good results for some families. Running a home program can be stressful especially in the initial stages. In addition, the program completely changes the child's previous routine and he may react strongly to the intrusion.