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The Autism Support Program (ASP) provides state funding for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children who are not eligible to receive ABA service funding through Medicaid or private health insurers and who meet diagnostic and financial eligibility criteria.
A child is eligible to receive assistance through ASP if:
- The child is under the age of fourteen (14) at the time of application.
- The child has a diagnosis on the Autism spectrum made by a child psychiatrist, developmental pediatrician, or a clinical psychologist within 24 months of the date of application.
- The child does not qualify for Medicaid.
- The child does not have coverage available for ABA services through any private insurance carrier.
- The child’s family meets the income guidelines for the program (household income at or below 500% of the federal poverty level (FPL).
How to Apply
How to apply for ASP:
- For application materials contact the ASP administrator:
- Email: AutismSupport@hhs.iowa.gov
- Phone: (515) 725-3350
- Additional Resource:
- Regional Autism Assistance Program - Helping to connect Iowa children and families to community resources
- Program Brochure