Track All Autism-Related Expenses for Insurance, Taxes, and Advocacy
Why track expenses: Insurance claims, tax credits (disability tax credit, medical expense tax credit), OAP appeals, and human rights complaints all require documentation of out-of-pocket autism-related expenses.
Date
Category
Provider/Store
Service/Item
Amount ($)
Receipt?
Reimbursed?
Notes
Monthly Summary
Total Expenses
$ ______
Reimbursed
$ ______
Out-of-Pocket
$ ______
Category Breakdown
Assessment/Diagnosis$ ______
Therapy (ABA, Speech, OT)$ ______
Educational/Tutoring$ ______
Equipment/Devices$ ______
Respite/Childcare$ ______
Travel$ ______
Other$ ______
Tips for Expense Tracking
Keep all receipts organized in a folder or digital scan
Note the purpose of each expense on the receipt (e.g., "ABA therapy for [child's name]")
Track mileage to/from medical appointments (deductible at $0.61/km as of 2026)
Document how each expense relates to your child's autism diagnosis
Save receipts for tax time - many expenses qualify for Medical Expense Tax Credit
Consider using a spreadsheet app to import these templates for calculation