Services or equipment not directly related to a child’s special/extra needs and which are not deemed medically/developmentally necessary
Alternative or naturopathic treatments or those not provided in person including neuroplasticity or computer stimulationAny program/service or equipment that can be or is paid wholly by government (including Autism, At Home,
Early Intervention, Health Region, First Nations Health, BC Family Residence Program. Top up considered
Behavioral Intervention/Consultation
Funding for any services related to Autism for children under six years old who receive over $22,000 per year in government funding. Except for music therapy will be considered for under six year olds with Autism funding.
Childcare, respite or related programs/services
Warranties, insurance, maintenance, service agreements, batteries, repairs
Administrative fees or operational costs
Vehicles – except: Sunshine Family Van program and van conversions (including van ramp and tie downs) to a maximum of $7,500
Medical services plans, premiums, deductibles – except for type 1 diabetic supplies.
Electronic devices, including Apps or software
Travel costs including: time, gas, mileage, truck or car rentals, parking or insurance
Sports equipment that is non-adaptive or does not support special needs
More than one autism/psychoeducational assessment per child
Expenses that have already been initiated or have already occurred prior to submission or written approval
Incomplete application forms
Those without specific certification or professional credentials to deliver services to clients or the use of assistants
Children or Youth over 19 years old
A child without a personal health number (Care card)
More than two request in one Variety fiscal year over $4000 total
Children under five who qualify for early intervention or services through a Child Development Centre (CDC) or Health Authority (HA). (Top up considered)
Equipment from non-Canadian distributors that cannot be invoiced directly from Variety or services outside Canada
