Parent Resources
HealthWell Foundation
The HealthWell Foundation is a leading independent non-profit dedicated to improving access to health care for America’s underinsured. When health insurance is not enough, we fill the gap by assisting with copays, premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses.
The Children at Home Program
The Children at Home program is designed to assist you and your family in securing the services and supports that you identify as necessary in helping your child remain at home. An underlying principle of the Children at Home program is that you and your family retain control of decisions which affect your child and family. Financial assistance is intended to enable you to obtain those services and supports which are not met by other programs.
The Regional Autism Assistance Program (RAP)
The Autism Support Program provides funding for Applied Behavior Analysis services to children under the age of 14 who are not eligible to receive services through Medicaid or private health insurance and who meet certain diagnostic and financial eligibility criteria.
Autism Speaks Financial Assistance
Programs that provide assistance for people who are experiencing an unexpected financial shortfall and have insufficient resources to obtain essential services or to meet expenses in situations where financial assistance related to their specific circumstance is unavailable. Monetary assistance may be in the form of cash, loans, checks or vouchers.
Autism Society Of Iowa
We provide advocacy, support and information to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, their families, professionals, and communities throughout the state of Iowa.
Email [email protected] to apply for the family scholarship program
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A Guide to Dental Care for Children With Autism: Children with autism are likely to suffer many more oral health problems, including tooth decay, gum disease and dental injury, than children without autism. Many autistic kids have sensory sensitivities that make it difficult to maintain an effective oral hygiene routine. These issues may also make visits to the dentist challenging
MyVision
Children’s eyes and their vision develop gradually. As they age, conditions common to their age group may arise, making eye health checkups pertinent for a healthy childhood. To educate the public on this, they have recently published a guide on children’s eye health where they cover topics like; Children’s eye health by age, How to help a child develop good eyesight, Good ages to start scheduling eye exams, eye health tips and more
Health Insurance Premium Payment Program
The Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) program is one of the services available to people who get Medicaid (Title 19). The HIPP program is a way for the State of Iowa to save money.
Autism Response Team
A Caregiver’s Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder
100 Day Kit for Young Children
Guide to sensory-friendly doctor visits
Learn how to make doctor visits easier for kids with autism. Get practical tips on preparing them, managing sensory triggers, and working with healthcare pros for a smoother experience.