Andrea Sovern AO 2007 presentation

Autism on a Budget: 

Autism on a Budget Tips and tricks on effectively helping your child. By Andrea Sovern

Autism on a Budget: 

Autism on a Budget Therapies Interventions Medical Psychiatric care Long term care In home supports Therapeutic aides

Autism on a Budget: 

Autism on a Budget Therapies School resources OT Speech Behavioral Supports-not always therapeutic Medicaid PT Habilitation OT Speech ABA-in limited states Insurance Drugs

Autism on a Budget: 

Autism on a Budget Interventions Behavioral Consult with Parents-find a provider that works with you. Ensure program is appropriate to the child’s needs-one size mentality does not work. Medical Bio-medical DAN Protocol

Autism on a Budget: 

Autism on a Budget Medical Biomedical Diet Order in bulk Share resources-one shipping Meal planning and sharing-cooking ahead Supplements Research the products Shop for value Order in Bulk General Medical care Make sure doctor address real problem-not lump with Autism. Common procedures denied-wrong coding GI or Neurological procedures-Insurance-

Autism on a Budget: 

Autism on a Budget In Home Supports Tutors Local Universities Churches Co-op Family Friends Baby sitting Same as above

Autism on a Budget: 

Autism on a Budget Therapeutic Aids Support group toy sharing Kids meal toys Recycle high cost items-co-op Garage sales for items Home made flash cards

Autism on a Budget: 

Autism on a Budget Psychiatric Care Normally covered Check drug interactions Research long term side effects

Autism on a Budget: 

Autism on a Budget Long term care Have goals in mind Long term Short Term Vocation Sheltered Supported Independent

Autism on a Budget: 

Autism on a Budget Network Just because it is new does not mean better Research all new options Do not spend more than you can afford Budget forward, i.e. Tax return-to pay for doctors, tutor, etc… Use Sanity breaks