Autism Funding

Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Education and Early Years - AKA: Formerly Department of Education and Lifelong Learning
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Service Description

Two types of funding are available to help parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders pay for specific services related to their child's support and education. Includes:
  • Preschool Funding: Available for parents of a child who has been enrolled in the Early Years Autism Service to hire an Autism Assistant. For more information email: earlyyearsautism@gov.pe.ca
  • School-Age Funding: Available through the AccessAbility Supports program to help parents offset the costs of hiring one-on-one tutors and aides in home and group settings. For more information, call 1-877-569-0546

Information

Eligibility:

Preschool Funding: For preschool aged children with a diagnosed autism spectrum disorder, who are enrolled in the Early Years Autism Service
School-Age Funding: For school-age children (until the day of graduation) with a diagnosed autism spectrum disorder, who are enrolled in a public or private school.
For more information about how to access school-age autism funding, contact the AccessAbility Supports program
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Call or email for more information
Documents Required:
Documentation of the child's Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis
Program Phone Numbers:
Language:
English * Website available in French
Website:
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/education-and-lifelong-lea(...)
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

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