Autism Biomedical Grants

There are several non-profit organizations that offer grants for Biomedical Intervention, the term used to describe medications, food supplements, and medical treatments implemented with the goal of decreasing symptoms and increasing function.  When an individual has been diagnosed with both Autism and Mito, the medications typically prescribed as part of the “Mito Cocktail” can be considered biomedical autism treatment because managing Mito symptoms has a positive influence on the child’s social awareness, self-regulation, and response to therapy.  Here are some grant programs that could be used to pay for supplements and the Mito cocktail:

The Autism Relief Foundation:   Any individual with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, regardless of age, may be eligible for one of four financial assistance programs offered by this organization.  Awards are made annually, applications accepted mid-July until Sept. 1.  Amounts awarded generally range from $300-$1800.

Autism Care and Treatment award:  grant cycle is variable, check site frequently to see if they are accepting applications

  Autism Help Network  Grants are based on family income and approved on a rolling basis.  Send in all information at the same time; if you are waiting for a tax form, IEP, evaluation note and they are sent separately, it is unlikely that the late papers will be reunited with the file.

Helping Hand  The National Autism Association’s Family first fund/helping hand grant applications are available and can only be submitted annually during June and July.

PA State Autism Mini-Grant  For PA families:  reimbursement of Autism treatment expenses (bio-medical incl.);  Collect receipts from March 3, 2010-August 31, 2010; submit form before deadline: Sept. 10, 2010

Autism Cares Emergency Grants  One-time grant up to $1000 for families in crisis: disaster, family illness/death, divorce, etc. 

Looking for more Autism support services in your state?  Try visiting these resources:

Autism Society  

Autism-PDD 

Please refer to the specific web sites for information regarding eligibility and final approval of fund use.  Grant availability is subject to change without notice, so be sure to stay in contact with the specific organizations if you choose to seek financial assistance.

SEE ALSO - AUTISM, VACCINES, AND MITO, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MITO COCKTAIL