The Mom Stop: State Can Ease Cost Of Autism

Olivia Deiches and her husband know well the high cost of autism.When their son, now 5, was diagnosed, the couple paid out of pocket for his therapy. But the costs add up, especially when hours of therapy are needed.“Research shows that 10 hours is the minimum to see real results and to get that with a board-certified behavior analyst would cost a minimum of $500 a week,” Deiches said in 2015.