Services or equipment not directly related to a child’s complex needs and are not diagnosed as medically/developmentally necessary
No medicines/prescriptions, eye glasses or dental, or medical service plan premiums or deductibles
Alternative or naturopathic treatments or those not provided in person including neuroplasticity or computer stimulation
Any program/service or equipment that can be or is paid wholly by government
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, with the exception of music therapy
Childcare, respite or related programs/services
Warranties, insurance, maintenance, service agreements, batteries, repairs
Administrative fees or operational costs
Electronic devices, including apps or software
Travel costs
Sports equipment that is non-adaptive
Support for residents outside of B.C. or Yukon
Reports or consultations
Autism assessments for children age 5 and over
More than one autism/psychoeducational assessment per child
Expenses that have already been initiated or have already occurred prior to submission or written approval
Service providers without specific certification or professional credentials to deliver services to clients
Equipment from non-Canadian distributors that cannot be invoiced directly by Variety or services outside Canada