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Cost of Care
The following expenses are specific to Ben’s special needs. It does not include primary child care, his many various supplements and medications and the special gluten and casein-free food products that are required for his special diet.
Ben Norby’s Monthly Therapy/Medical Expenses
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Therapy | Hours per
Month |
Cost per
Hour | Monthly
Expense |
| Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) | | | |
| Lead Therapist | 52 | $25 | $1,300 |
| Direct Therapist | 35 | $20 | $700 |
| Direct Therapist | 26 | $20 | $520 |
| Occupational Therapy | 4 | $85 | $340 |
| Speech Therapy | 4 | $85 | $340 |
| Home-based Therapy Coordinator | 5 | $100 | $500 |
| Therapeutic Resources | | | $100 |
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| Total Therapy | $3,800 |
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Medical (out-of-pocket)
| Physician fees | $350 |
| Prescriptions / Supplements | $100 |
| Testing | $300 |
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| Total Medical (out of pocket) | $750 |
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| Special Dietary Requirements | $75 |
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| Total Monthly Expenses | $4,625 |
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| Annual Expenses | $55,500 |
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