Texas families: see our full Texas autism funding guide →
Illinois families: see our full Illinois autism funding guide →
ACT Today! (Autism Care Today)
Grants of up to $5,000 for ABA, communication devices, safety equipment, social skills programs and medical costs. Grants are paid directly to providers, and applications open in cycles.
Autism Rescue Angels
A Houston-area charity that helps families with costs like evaluations, therapies, respite and emergency needs. Check their site for when applications reopen.
Autism Speaks – Autism Response Team
Call 1-888-288-4762 to ask about crisis funding and local resources for your family.
National Autism Association – Give A Voice Grant
Provides communication tools to nonspeaking or unreliably speaking people in financial need.
Variety – the Children’s Charity of Texas
Heart of Variety grants help Texas children with disabilities pay for therapy, equipment, communication devices, camps and more, up to $10,000 per child over a lifetime.
UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF)
Up to $5,000 a year ($10,000 lifetime) for therapies and medical costs not fully covered by a commercial health plan. For children 16 and younger; household income limits apply. You don't need to be a UnitedHealthcare member.
If your current insurance doesn’t cover ABA or other therapies—or you’re seeking a plan that keeps your family in-network with Gracent Pediatric Therapy—we recommend reaching out to our insurance broker:
John Skomal – Insurance Broker
📞 Office: 303-834-9963
📱 Cell: 303-746-9078
John specializes in helping families explore private, marketplace, or supplemental insurance options—including child-only policies.
We also recommend connecting with consultants who support long-term planning for families of children with special needs:
William Luvusi
Senior Consultants Inc. – Special Needs Families
📞 (847) 362-8000
📍 6300 Murifield Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031
Matt Cohen & Associates
Legal advocacy, special education support, and free educational resources.
🔗 mattcohenandassociates.com
📞 (866) 787-9270
📍 155 N. Michigan Ave, Ste 715, Chicago, IL 60601
Gracent Pediatric Therapy — formerly Pine Cone Therapies in Texas and includes three North Shore Pediatric Therapy centers in Illinois — is part of the Gracent network and a sister company to North Shore Pediatric Therapy. Together, we’re creating connected, compassionate care for children and families across every stage of growth.
Services at North Shore Pediatric Therapy and Gracent Pediatric Therapy centers are provided by affiliated professional corporations.
