Education Savings Accounts provide crucial support for children with autism spectrum disorder, covering ABA therapy, specialized schools, and individualized educational services.52% of Arizona's ESA students have autism diagnoses.
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy from licensed BCBAs and RBTs. Many states explicitly allow ESA funds for in-person or virtual ABA services.
Private schools specializing in autism education with trained staff, sensory rooms, and individualized learning plans designed for the spectrum.
Speech-language pathology services from licensed SLPs focusing on communication skills, language development, and social communication challenges.
OT services for sensory integration, fine motor skills, daily living activities, and self-regulation strategies from licensed occupational therapists.
AAC devices, communication apps, adaptive learning software, noise-canceling headphones, weighted items, and other autism-specific tools and technology.
Autism-friendly educational materials, visual learning tools, social stories, sensory-friendly textbooks, and individualized learning programs.
Empowerment Scholarship Accounts
Personal Education Savings Account
Family Empowerment Scholarship
Education Scholarship Account (INESA)
Indiana allows families to mix and match services - use some funds for private school, some for ABA therapy, and some for individual tutoring all in one account.
Son (age 7) with autism, uses $7,800 annual ESA
The Johnsons chose homeschooling combined with intensive therapy services. Their son has made significant progress in communication and social skills. "The ESA gave us the freedom to create exactly the program our son needed," says Mrs. Johnson.
Learn eligibility requirements, confirm documentation needs, and explore schools and providers that accept ESA funds.