NAVIGATING AFU

At first glance, AFU seems straightforward: A child in BC diagnosed with autism can access some funding for equipment and services. Ta da!

In reality, it's complex. There are many, many details involved. It can take some months to get the hang of it. Our guides, and all the other families in the group, will help you!


Helpful Tools

Managing an AFU account is akin to running a small business.
Some tools and practices will make this infinitely easier for you:
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Diagnosis through Reimbursement

In order of action, each step.
Find your personal starting point here, and move forward through the steps:
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Parent Handbook

AFU's parent handbook provides limited but critical information. While it is out-of-date and/or inaccurate on some counts, it's still a great starting point (but double-check any of its info with our group). It's a good idea to read the entire guide upon starting with AFU, and then to review it as needed. Finally, when you need to find a policy, its PDF search field works very well.

At the bottom of the following page are links to the Handbook in various languages: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/child-behaviour-development/support-needs/autism-spectrum-disorder/forms-resources

Here it is in English: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/managing-your-health/autism/autism_handbook_english.pdf


AFU Website

If you need to find its phone number fast, for example, here is their site:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/child-behaviour-development/special-needs/autism-spectrum-disorder/autism-funding


Beyond AFU

Does your child need additional support now? Or, is she approaching adulthood?
The earlier you access these, the better:
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