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grants and scholarships

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St. Albans, VT

I am looking into a social skills summer camp for my son who is formally diagnosed with Asperger's and severe ADHD. Looking for help to find a grant or scholarship to help pay the extraordinary fee. We received a small grant last summer, but we lived in a different state. Any ideas???

November 22, 2011
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Members shared valuable resources and strategies for finding financial assistance for summer camps and therapeutic programs for children with... Read more

Members shared valuable resources and strategies for finding financial assistance for summer camps and therapeutic programs for children with autism and ADHD, with one member successfully securing multiple grants after asking their counseling center for help. Several members recommended specific organizations and programs including Act Today, Autism Speaks, the Department of Aging and Independent Living flexible spending grants, school district Warner Scholarships, and local social services agencies that may offer financial aid directly or connect families to camp-based assistance. A recurring theme was the importance of persistence, checking income-based eligibility, asking every possible resource without hesitation, and thinking creatively about funding sources like SSI benefits or assistive technology grants to cover related therapeutic needs.

A MyAutismTeam Member

I was also told to contact (which I did) our school district because some districts offer grants/scholarships for camps, but you have to ask and apply. Our local one is a Warner Scholarship.

February 3, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

If you are involved with any social services agency they may be able to help. I was able to send my son to drama therapy camp with some help from the agency that provides his psychotherapy as well as financial aid from the camp. It's worth a try.

November 29, 2011
A MyAutismTeam Member

Hey everyone! Received another grant through Autism Puzzle here in VT to get my son assistive technology. The grant was worth $400. Also, through Chauncy Warner was approved for a swim lesson session through our local park district. Thanks to all for helping me think outside of the box!

August 7, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

I got a grant through these guys...

http://www.act-today.org/

August 7, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

Glad it worked out for you!

December 12, 2011

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