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it depends. if you are already receiving the maximum amount for a child of their age, then no. if you are not, then you can try. start by documenting EVERYTHING you have tried and how much it is costing. Then, you need to gather diagnosis and treatment plans from all the doctors/providers she is seeing. If your child has an IEP or 504 at school, gather that too. When you make your case to your eligility tech, have everything in order. the worst they can do is say no and continue you at the rate you already receive. most states also have age increases, but you usually have to request them, so don't forget that route, too. i hear ya. my dd costs me a fortune, and she is about to start boarding school as my next plan, but even with all her special care rate increases, she already receives the maximum amount for a child of her age.
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