# 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.

URL: https://theautismkit.com/guides/get-the-autism-kit-funded
By The Autism Kit team · Updated 2026-09-27

**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:

| Problem today | What changes | How to measure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Caregiver-training notes take evenings | Structured draft notes to review and sign | Minutes spent per note |
| Different visual supports in every setting | One standard toolkit for the team | Staff feedback survey |
| Skills don't carry over at home | Families use the same tools at home | Caregiver 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?

**One-paragraph business case.** "I'm requesting The Autism Kit Pro for a [4]-week pilot with [NUMBER] clients. It supports caregiver-training
  documentation with structured draft notes, gives our team one consistent set of visual supports, and lets families use
  the same tools at home. Client data stays on the iPad and it works alongside our EHR. I'll report note time and staff
  and caregiver feedback at the end of the pilot. Pricing is per active client, with every BCBA and RBT included."

Current pricing is on the [clinic pricing page](https://theautismkit.com/pro/pricing).[1]

**Timing helps.** Many clinics plan budgets once or twice a year. Ask when the next cycle is, and submit before it.

## What can I do this week?

- [ ] Ask your manager which budget covers clinical tools
- [ ] Adapt the business case paragraph
- [ ] Propose a pilot with clear measures

Ready to ask? Use the email in [How do I request The Autism Kit Pro for my clinic?](https://theautismkit.com/guides/request-the-autism-kit-pro)

## Common questions

### Can I expense the app myself?

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

### How does clinic pricing work?

The Autism Kit Pro is priced per active client each month, with a small minimum per location, and every BCBA and RBT on the team is included. See the clinic pricing page for current details.

### Can families get the home app through our clinic?

Yes. Clinics using Pro can give families a discount code for the home app. Clinicians are never paid per family referred.

## Sources

1. The Autism Kit Pro: clinic pricing. https://theautismkit.com/pro/pricing
2. AFIRM (UNC Frank Porter Graham): Visual supports evidence-based practice brief. https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/Visual-Supports-Brief-Packet.pdf

General guidance, not a diagnosis or treatment plan. Talk with your pediatrician or a developmental specialist about your child's care.