09/12/2026
📣 PDD/FSCD Families — Another Funding Option Worth Knowing About
For families accessing PDD or FSCD who are paying out of pocket for supports that PDD/FSCD or other public/private funding does not cover, Autism Canada has a Community Assistance Program (CAP) that may help.
CAP is available across Canada to autistic children and adults. The current Fall 2026 application cycle is open until October 30, 2026.
Funding may provide:
* Up to $1,000/year for behavioural supports (including BCBA services), occupational therapy, speech-language services, mental-health supports, respite, transition/life-skills supports, and eligible camps.
* Up to $2,000/year toward eligible psychological assessments.
How do you access it?
Families cannot apply directly. You need to work with a service provider who is registered and approved on Autism Canada’s CAP Service Provider Roster. That provider submits the application on your behalf, and they cannot charge you a fee for applying.
A complete application also requires statements/referrals from two separate professionals who are not the provider applying for the funding and who can speak to the person’s support needs. This can include physicians/NPs, psychologists, OTs, SLPs, social workers and other qualifying professionals.
Important for families: CAP is specifically intended to help fill gaps where a needed service is not already covered by public funding, private insurance or employer benefits. Funding isn’t guaranteed, and services cannot start under CAP until the application is approved and the required agreement is signed.
Autism Canada’s Community Assistance Program, CAP, provides subsidized financial support to reduce barriers to care for Autistic people across their lifespan, including children, youth, and adults, as well as the families and caregivers who support them. CAP is available to Autistic people and fam...
