Autism Funding

 
 

Everything You Need to Know About: Autism Funding Program

The Autism Funding Program helps parents access essential services for children and youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This funding supports families in covering the costs of services that can enhance communication, social-emotional development, navigate academic progress, and build on functional life skills.

We’re proud to offer services approved for Autism Funding, making it easier for qualifying families to access the support they need. Navigating funding can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help out!

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What to Expect

We personalize each session with creative approaches that support you in processing experiences, building self-awareness, and connecting with a stronger sense of self. Our work can help ease masking and open space for engaging with the world in ways that feel truly supportive.

  • Decipher’s Therapy Approach:

    • Neurodiversity-friendly

    • Creativity-oriented healing: Art Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Hakomi, Somatic Experiencing etc.

    • Cultural humility serving racialized, underrepresented communities

    • Committed to anti-oppressive, and harm-reduction care

    • Anti-carceral and trauma-informed care

    Direct Billing

    We take care of the Autism Funding billing!

    FAQs

  • Choose between a RCC (registered clinical counsellor), RTC (registered therapeutic counsellor), focusing on talk therapy or a counselling art therapist, whom offers both talk therapy and art therapy.

  • Autism funding in BC cover sessions with our Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) and Registered Therapeutic Counsellors (RTCs) on a case-by-case basis, with prior approval from the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).

  • Family therapy to address family dynamics
    Build stronger connections and understanding within family relationships and dynamics through collaborative sessions designed to foster communication and support your needs along the way.

Our team works with youth ages 10+

How to Access Autism Funding Counselling and Art Therapy Services

  1. Contact Us: Call or email to book your free consultation


  2. Provide Information:

    • Your therapist will need Autism Funding approval details: Authorization Number, approved session type, budget for funding, approved counselling rate


  3. Check out our Therapist Directory. When choosing a therapist, please look for one who:

    • Is registered with a professional association like BCACC, CCPA, or ACCT

    • Has experience working with a range of neurodiverse clients (especially Autism)

    • Aligns with your needs (e.g., neurodiversity-aware, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed)


  4. Begin Treatment: We'll schedule your sessions and handle the paperwork to get to know you and your goals.


Please reach out for a free consultation to see if our team would be a good fit for you and/or your child’s needs.


Don’t have Autism Funding and want to apply?

MCFD provides two Autism Funding Programs: Under Age 6 and Ages 6-18. If a child has been diagnosed with ASD and the family wishes to enroll in the Autism Funding Program, please contact a local MCFD office to complete a funding agreement.