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As a specialist, the fees are generally higher, for any specialty area, not just autism. My previous hematologist/oncologist had similar fees. So did my partner's previous gastroenterologist. Those fees are only sometimes covered by insurance but the fees are the same because they are specialty areas. The fees don't all just go to the doctor. There are other staff members (physician's assistants, nurses, office staff, rent of the building/facility) who are paid, as well, from those fees.People can still have their opinions but it is important to know the reasons about the fees and not just the false belief that they go in the doctors' pockets.The "autism guru" doctors are not the only ones with high fees. To use an ABA agency, one has to pay for the evaluation, which can be almost $400, along with the hourly fees of $60-$100 based on the individual's certification. So, the medical field isn't the only place with high fees.There is money to be made in autism for those that provide services; there is no argument about that.But also as a service provider, I work hard to maintain my licensure, stay up to date with current best practices and methodology and myself pay a lot of money and fees to maintain my education at a certain level. As a parent, I am consistently providing services for free or low cost due to the understanding of financial situations.As a service provider, I have found that people who pay for a service tend to utilize it more and follow through with suggested interventions and treatment plans.Hope this helps...