Autism Funding in BC

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Two parents, both working. Combined gross income $120,000 per year

Assumptions:

  • Child is attending primary school with an aide
  • One spouse earns $80,000 and the other $40,000
  • $1,500 is deposited into an RSDP.
  • Medical expenses are claimed by the lower income spouse
  • ABA program will cost $24,000 per year
  • Child is 7 years old
 Cost of ABA program $24,000
BC government autism funding$6,000
Federal Disability Tax Credit

 $2,247

RDSP grants

 $1,000

Respite

 $2376

Federal medical expense credits$3477
Special Needs Supplement

 0

UCCB etc (beyond what a typical child receives)

 $720

Fitness Credit

 $75

Supported Child Care 

 $6.000?

Total cost of ABA program

 $4,481