My friend didn't get the impression that the provider was charging more due to her ds requiring more work. She feels that the provider only saw a way to get more money. Yes, my friend knows that her child costs more than her other child without special needs. She's very aware of this.

Thanks BlackCat for calling an ADA representative to get a solid answer. My friend has already found someone else to watch the kids. I just am glad to have an answer to the special needs/charging more issue.

My state (for state pay) does NOT pay more for a child with special needs as far as I'm aware. We don't even get more for infants; it's one flat rate per hour for all children.

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