How much does speech therapy cost?
The cost of speech therapy may vary. Private speech therapy generally starts at US$100/hr, while public speech therapy may be provided to you free of charge.
When it comes to costs, what are my options in seeking private physical therapy for my child with autism?
You have a few options. One way is to find out if your insurance provider covers physical therapy. Another option would be to look for state funding. Also, some treatment centers/providers offer private pay options and are willing to work with you. There are also professionals out there who can help you find funding.
What is Response Cost?
Response Cost is based upon a token economy system. Tokens are taken away from your child for occurrences of undesirable behavior.
Are there any alternative interventions that can be used to lower cost of autism therapies?
Yes. Parents may look into DIR/ Floortime, Picture Exchange Communication System, Social Stories, Video Modeling and Pointing. These are easy to learn exercises that have been proven effective and considerably less expensive than other traditional intervention methods.
