Financial Assistance for Autistic Children If you’re wondering what financial assistance for parents of autistic children you can get, you’ve come to the right place. Having an autistic child can have a huge financial impact on parents. Many parents can’t work full time with all the appointments, 40+ hours a week of therapy, and doctors’ visits. They often have to also fight with the school system for their child to have the ability to thrive like any other child. So, of course, it makes sense for parents to expect and look for financial assistance and resources. However, the sad news is that there is not much financial support out there nationally. Let me walk you through some of what is available. 5 Ways to Get Financial Assistance for Parents of Autistic Children 1- SSI: Supplemental Security Income: The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly payments to disabled individuals with qualifying incomes and assets. SSI is available to children under the age of 18. However, the income and asset requirements make it almost impossible for many parents to qualify for support. To qualify, children under the age of 18 must meet Social Security’s definition of disability for children in addition … Continue reading Financial Assistance for Parents of Autistic Children