Recent Grant Recipients

Cody and Andrew's Story

Family Situation: Family of 4; 2 sons on spectrum; one verbal, one non-verbal; doing lots of bio-med treatments; no ABA at this time, requesting help with ABA; Mother works parttime, Father works fulltime; used savings and Disneyland vacation money to take boys to HBOT - 8
Income: $55,700.00
Granted: $2000 for ABA therapy and IV Chelation

Letter from family:

Dear ACT Today!,

Hi Amy, Thank you so much for giving us the good news, that Cody and Andrew have been chosen to receive grant money. I was so happy for them. Cody who is 8 years old now has autism and is non-verbal at this time. Andrew who has autism also, who is verbal, will use the grant money for ABA therapy, which stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. Cody will use the money to help pay for IV chelation for heavy metals mostly lead issues. Each IV session cost $140.00. we have done our 17th treatment already so this will help with around 6 treatments. We will not have to spend out of pocket. Andrew has behavior issues so he will continue to receive ABA to help him and us to handle and deal with behavior issues, which are not acceptable to be having. With both my husband being a paramedic for the FDNY and myself, an EMT in the emergency room, which I only work part time because of child care issues, really have been unable to afford all we do bio-medical, and therapy for the boys. This grant will help make life for the Heer family a little easier. I cant thank you enough for your support.

I'm really sorry if I have misspelled words, but as you know having 2 children with ASD is wind blowing. I guess it has effected my spelling. I would love for you to share our story on your website. I happen to be a very open person when it comes to talking about autism. I would try to help any one going or just starting the journey we have been on for the last 7 years. Again, thank you so much for the help. I will keep in touch and let you know our progress.

Thank you,
Joanne

Read about more Recent ACT Today! Grant Recipients:

"Without your help in funding this therapy, we could not have moved forward with it as the cost was too prohibitive since I am currently between jobs and a single mom to boot" - Gabriele, Tristan's Mother

Tristan received $500 towards his auditory integration training (AIT).

"If there are underlying problems that we can help cure, then we shouldn't be limited to do so because of our resources. No parent should. That's why we are so grateful to ACT Today! for this opportunity!!" - Laura, Anthony's Mother

Anthony received a grant for progressive medicine.

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for providing the means and opportunity for Arthur to experience and engage in the beauty of life. We are both happier and our lives are improved because of persons and organizations like ACT Today!" - Wanda, Arthur's Mother

Arthur received $2200 for Special Needs Camp and NeuroPsychological Evaluations.