Training For Autism

77% of parents of kids on the autism spectrum say they need more help despite ongoing services for their kids.

Parent-led autism therapy has become more common to fill a gap, but there a movement by companies to train parents and caregivers and for families to even get paid for the care they provide.

Startup Forta, for example, certifies parents as technicians after a 50-hour training course and assessment, then creates a therapy plan for the child. If parents commit to 20 hours of therapy a week with their child, they can receive hourly compensation through their health plan.