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How do I get The Autism Kit funded by my employer?

Budgets to ask about, how to frame the request, and a short business case you can adapt.

By The Autism Kit teamUpdated Sep 27, 2026 · 2 min read
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The short answer

Ask your employer about clinical materials or technology budgets, professional development funds, or a pilot paid by the clinic. Frame the request around client outcomes, staff time and consistency, and propose a small, measurable trial. Clinics can buy The Autism Kit Pro for the whole team, and families can get a discount on the home app through their clinic.

Key takeaways
  • Ask about materials, technology or professional development budgets.
  • Frame it around clients, staff time and consistency.
  • Propose a small, measurable pilot.
  • Clinic pricing includes every BCBA and RBT.

Which budgets can pay for it?

  • Clinical materials or technology budget: many clinics buy therapy materials and apps for staff.
  • Professional development funds: some employers let staff use these for tools that support practice.
  • Pilot or innovation budget: a small, time-limited trial is easier to approve.
  • Reimbursement: if your employer reimburses work tools, ask before you buy.

How should I frame the request?

Leaders respond to clear problems and measurable results:

Building the case
Problem todayWhat changesHow to measure
Caregiver-training notes take eveningsStructured draft notes to review and signMinutes spent per note
Different visual supports in every settingOne standard toolkit for the teamStaff feedback survey
Skills don't carry over at homeFamilies use the same tools at homeCaregiver report or routine data

Visual supports are an evidence-based practice, which helps when explaining the clinical rationale.2

What's a short business case I can adapt?

Current pricing is on the clinic pricing page.1

What can I do this week?

0 of 3 done

Ready to ask? Use the email in How do I request The Autism Kit Pro for my clinic?

Common questions

Some employers reimburse tools used for work. Ask your manager about the reimbursement policy before buying, and keep the receipt.

Sources

  1. The Autism Kit Pro: clinic pricing. theautismkit.com
  2. AFIRM (UNC Frank Porter Graham): Visual supports evidence-based practice brief. afirm.fpg.unc.edu

This guide shares general information and our team's perspective, based on the sources above. It isn't legal, billing or certification advice: always check the BACB's current requirements, your state's rules and your organization's policies. How we write our guides.

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