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AUTISM FUNDING

We Accept Autism Funding for Counselling Services

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Note: You must first apply for AFU and receive a letter of approval before starting the counselling process with us

  • Autism Funding (AFU) Policy

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  • NOTE: All Autism Funding clients must have a credit card on file for no-show or late-cancellation fees, as Autism Funding does not cover these charges.

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  • At The Neurodiversity Family Centre (NDFC), we aim to make the Autism Funding process as clear and accessible as possible. If you have been approved for AFU funding and would like to use it at NDFC, please follow the steps below.

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  • Step 1: Choose Your Practitioner

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  • You may select any of our registered practitioners.

  • View practitioners here.

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  • Step 2: Submit Our Referral Form

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  • Complete our referral form here, noting your chosen practitioner and that you plan to use Autism Funding.

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  • Step 3: Book Your Autism Funding (AFU) Setup Meeting

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  • To simplify the Request-to-Pay process, all AFU clients must attend a short AFU Setup Meeting with our Intake Coordinator

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  • What to Have Ready Before Your Meeting

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  • Access to your MyFamilyServices AFU portal

  • Names/emails of all caregivers

  • Your child’s full legal name and date of birth

  • Credit card for the Funding Consent Form

  • A device that allows screen-sharing (computer recommended)

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  • Click Here to book your AFU Setup Appointment.

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  • If you are unable to find a time that works, please Email us and we will assist you.

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  • Step 5: Confirm & Book Your Intake Session

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  • Once Steps 1–4 are complete, you may book your parental intake session.

  • You may also wait until NDFC appears as an approved provider in your AFU portal.

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  • Step 6: Important Timing Considerations

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  • If AFU approval is not received within 3 weeks of your intake, your card on file will be charged for completed sessions.

  • If approval comes through later, we may issue refunds (minus processing fees).

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  • Questions About Autism Funding?

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  • We are not able to answer questions about how AFU works or how to apply.

  • Please contact the Autism Funding Unit directly:

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  • Autism Funding BC

  • Victoria Office: 250-387-3530

  • Toll Free: 1-877-777-3530

  • Email: MCF.AutismFundingUnit@gov.bc.ca

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