Are funding sources available for ABA programs for children with autism?
In South Carolina, funding for ABA programs has recently become available. BabyNet provides funds for ABA for children under the age of 3 with a diagnosis of autism. The Autism Division of South Carolina’s Disabilities and Special Needs Division has recently obtained funds for a Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) Waiver which provides funds for ABA services for children ages 3 through 10. There is a waiting list for these funds. More information can be found at: http://www.state.sc.us/ddsn/PervasiveDevDisorder/PDDLinks.htm Behavior Consulting Services is approved as a BabyNet provider and is awaiting approval as a PDD Waiver provider. The most exciting news is the South Carolina State Legislature recently passed into law a mandate that private insurance can no longer refuse payment for services for autism. The law will go into effect July of 2008 so it is anticipated that insurance will cover these services in the near future. If you would like to read the full text of the law: ht
