Autism Funding in BC

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Single parent.  Gross Income $25,000 per year
Assumptions:
  • Child will attend preschool as part of ABA program
  • No contributions are made to the RDSP.  Only the savings bond is received.
  • Child is 3 years old
  • ABA program will cost $50,000 per year plus $4,000 for supplies
 Cost of ABA program $54,000
BC government autism funding$22,000
Federal Disability Tax Credit

 $2,247

RDSP savings bond

 $750

Respite

 $2376

Federal medical expense credits *Line 452$903
Special needs supplement

 $1,800

UCCB etc (beyond what a typical child receives)

 $2352

Fitness Credit

 $75

Supported Child Care 

 $12,000?

Total cost of ABA program

 $9,497