Skip to main contentSkip to search
end|thewaitontario
Start HereOAP & FundingSchool & RightsSee the DataTake ActionExplore

New here? Start with our 2-minute guide to OAP registration , no sign-up required.

end|thewaitontario

End The Wait Ontario is a parent-led source for Ontario Autism Program (OAP) statistics and advocacy. Serving families, researchers, and journalists across Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, and all regions of Ontario.

Getting Started

  • Browse All Pages
  • Search
  • Diagnosis Guide
  • While You Wait
  • Facts (Citation Ready)

Common Questions

  • All Questions
  • How Long Is the Wait?
  • What Is the OAP?
  • How Many Are Waiting?
  • Options While Waiting
  • Funding Amounts

Tools

  • Parent Navigator
  • Next Steps Tool
  • Wait Estimator
  • Funding Estimator
  • Therapy Budget
  • Waitlist Tracker

Providers

  • Provider Directory
  • Choosing a Provider
  • Submit a Provider

Funding & Support

  • OAP Overview
  • Funding Guide
  • Eligibility
  • How to Register
  • DTC & RDSP

Your Region

  • Toronto
  • Ottawa
  • Hamilton
  • London
  • Mississauga
  • All Regions

Evidence & Data

  • Evidence Library
  • Data Hub
  • Waitlist Data
  • Cost Calculator
  • Data Stories
  • Where Does the Money Go?

Take Action

  • Action Hub
  • Write Your MPP
  • File Complaint
  • Advocacy Toolkit

About

  • Our Story
  • Transparency
  • Media References
  • Founder
  • Press
  • Contact
end|thewaitontario

End The Wait Ontario is a parent-led source for Ontario Autism Program (OAP) statistics and advocacy. Serving families, researchers, and journalists across Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, and all regions of Ontario.

Getting Started

  • Browse All Pages
  • Search
  • Diagnosis Guide
  • While You Wait
  • Facts (Citation Ready)

Common Questions

  • All Questions
  • How Long Is the Wait?
  • What Is the OAP?
  • How Many Are Waiting?
  • Options While Waiting
  • Funding Amounts

Tools

  • Parent Navigator
  • Next Steps Tool
  • Wait Estimator
  • Funding Estimator
  • Therapy Budget
  • Waitlist Tracker

Providers

  • Provider Directory
  • Choosing a Provider
  • Submit a Provider

Funding & Support

  • OAP Overview
  • Funding Guide
  • Eligibility
  • How to Register
  • DTC & RDSP

Your Region

  • Toronto
  • Ottawa
  • Hamilton
  • London
  • Mississauga
  • All Regions

Evidence & Data

  • Evidence Library
  • Data Hub
  • Waitlist Data
  • Cost Calculator
  • Data Stories
  • Where Does the Money Go?

Take Action

  • Action Hub
  • Write Your MPP
  • File Complaint
  • Advocacy Toolkit

About

  • Our Story
  • Transparency
  • Media References
  • Founder
  • Press
  • Contact
end|thewaitontario

End The Wait Ontario is a parent-led source for Ontario Autism Program (OAP) statistics and advocacy. Serving families, researchers, and journalists across Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, and all regions of Ontario.

  • Browse All Pages
  • Search
  • Diagnosis Guide
  • While You Wait
  • Facts (Citation Ready)
  • All Questions
  • How Long Is the Wait?
  • What Is the OAP?
  • How Many Are Waiting?
  • Options While Waiting
  • Funding Amounts
  • Parent Navigator
  • Next Steps Tool
  • Wait Estimator
  • Funding Estimator
  • Therapy Budget
  • Waitlist Tracker
  • Provider Directory
  • Choosing a Provider
  • Submit a Provider
  • OAP Overview
  • Funding Guide
  • Eligibility
  • How to Register
  • DTC & RDSP
  • Toronto
  • Ottawa
  • Hamilton
  • London
  • Mississauga
  • All Regions
  • Evidence Library
  • Data Hub
  • Waitlist Data
  • Cost Calculator
  • Data Stories
  • Where Does the Money Go?
  • Action Hub
  • Write Your MPP
  • File Complaint
  • Advocacy Toolkit
  • Our Story
  • Transparency
  • Media References
  • Founder
  • Press
  • Contact

Legal Disclaimer: This website presents advocacy arguments based on publicly available data and legal frameworks. While we strive for accuracy, this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or medical advice. Nothing on this website should be construed as a guarantee of any specific legal outcome.

Independence: End The Wait Ontario is a parent-led advocacy group. We are not affiliated with the Ontario government, the Ontario Autism Coalition, Autism Ontario, or the World Health Organization. We cite FOI data obtained by the Ontario Autism Coalition as a matter of public record. This does not constitute affiliation. References to these organizations are for informational purposes; no endorsement is implied.

Non-partisan policy advocacy: We advocate on policy outcomes for children and families and do not endorse any political party or candidate.

Statistics are current as of the dates cited and may change. For specific legal guidance, consult a licensed attorney. For medical advice, consult qualified healthcare professionals. Last updated: 2026.

Legal|Privacy|Terms|Cookies|Accessibility|Corrections|Authority

Speak softly and carry a big stick. — Theodore Roosevelt

Carroll v. Ontario · HRTO 2025-62264-I · our own pending, unadjudicated application

© 2026 End The Wait Ontario. All rights reserved. · Parent-led advocacy · Not a government agency

A parent and child look over a calm Ontario lake at sunset, seen from behind

Our Team

Spencer Carroll

Founder & Autism Advocate

  1. Home
  2. ›About
  3. ›Spencer Carroll
Portrait of Spencer Carroll, contributor to End The Wait Ontario
ContactTwitterInstagram
✓Parent of autistic child navigating OAP system
✓Participated in autism early intervention video shared on official WHO channels
✓Founder tracking Ontario autism waitlist data
✓Connecting Ontario families through advocacy

Featured Work

WHO Instagram Clip

Clip shared on WHO official Instagram discussing autism early intervention

Evidence Library

Comprehensive research on autism services and early intervention

Key points

  • Spencer Carroll is Founder & Autism Advocate at End The Wait Ontario.
  • Areas of expertise: Ontario Autism Program policy analysis.
  • Areas of expertise: FAO and government data interpretation.

On this page

  1. About Spencer Carroll
  2. Personal Connection
  3. Areas of Expertise
About Spencer CarrollPersonal ConnectionAreas of Expertise

About Spencer Carroll

Spencer Carroll is the founder of End The Wait Ontario, a data-driven advocacy platform documenting Ontario's autism service delays using government data and publicly available FOI records. As a parent navigating the Ontario Autism Program waitlist firsthand, Spencer combines lived experience with policy analysis to highlight the gaps affecting 89,799 registered children.

Personal Connection

Spencer's journey began when his child received an autism diagnosis in 2022. Facing 5-7 year wait times for government-funded therapy, he transformed frustration into action — building this platform to equip families with evidence, connect them with resources, and support collective advocacy for reform. A clip featuring Spencer discussing autism diagnosis and early intervention was shared on the World Health Organization's official Instagram account (@who) on October 29, 2025. End The Wait Ontario is not affiliated with or endorsed by WHO.

Areas of Expertise

Ontario Autism Program policy analysis

FAO and government data interpretation

Autism service navigation and advocacy

Early intervention research and WHO standards

Digital organizing and grassroots mobilization

Verified References & Sources

Updated: Mar 2026

Government Reports & Data

  • [2023]
    Exclusion of Students With Disabilities — 2023 SurveyVerified FAO Data
    Community Living Ontario • Report • 2023-10-01
    View
  • [2024]
    Inclusion Without Proper Support Is AbandonmentVerified FAO Data
    Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario • Report • 2024-06-01
    View
  • [2020]
    Autism ServicesVerified FAO Data
    Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) • Report • 2020-07-21
    View
  • [2024]
    Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services: Spending Plan ReviewVerified FAO Data
    Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) • Report • 2024-06-05
    View
  • [2026]
    MCCSS bi-weekly OAP Core Clinical Services progress reports (FOI release CSS2026-0749)Verified FAO Data
    Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (Ontario) • Report • 2026-03-04
    View
  • [2024]
    School Experience Survey — Families of Students With Autism Across 60 Ontario BoardsVerified FAO Data
    Ontario Autism Coalition • Report • 2024-11-15
    View
  • [2026]
    Special Report: Special Education NeedsVerified FAO Data
    Office of the Auditor General of Ontario • Report • 2026-05-12
    View
  • [2024]
    For-Profit Private Hospitals and Clinics: Investigation and Cost AnalysisVerified FAO Data
    Ontario Health Coalition • Report • 2024-10-01
    View
  • [2026]
    Worth Fighting ForVerified FAO Data
    Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO) • Report • 2026-05-01
    View
  • [2024]
    Violent and Disruptive Incidents Survey — Educational Assistants and Child & Youth WorkersVerified FAO Data
    Ontario School Board Council of Unions • Report • 2024-09-15
    View
  • [2024]
    Annual Ontario School Survey — Special EducationVerified FAO Data
    People for Education • Report • 2024-05-01
    View
  • [2024]
    Diagnostic Hub Waitlist Data — FOI Response (Trillium Health Partners hospital system, not The Trillium newspaper)Verified FAO Data
    Trillium Health Partners (hospital) • Report • 2024-03-15
    View

Official Government Sources

  • [2019]
    Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act, 2019 (Bill 124)Government Source
    Legislative Assembly of Ontario • Government • 2019-11-07
    View
  • [2021]
    Bradford Bypass: Environmental Assessment Exemption Regulation (O. Reg. 220/21)Government Source
    Government of Ontario • Government • 2021-04-09
    View
  • [2025]
    Canada Disability Benefit - How much you could receiveGovernment Source
    Government of Canada • Government • 2025-06-20
    View
  • [2025]
    Canada Disability BenefitGovernment Source
    Government of Canada • Government • 2025-06-20
    View
  • [2024]
    Ontario Education Act — Special Education Requirements (IPRC, IEP)Government Source
    Government of Ontario • Government • 2024-01-01
    View
  • [2024]
    Committee of Supply — Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services Estimates Debate on OAP CapacityGovernment Source
    Ontario Legislative Assembly • Government • 2024-05-22
    View
  • [2024]
    Question Period — Opposition Questions on Autism Service Funding and Waitlist CrisisGovernment Source
    Ontario Legislative Assembly • Government • 2024-04-10
    View
  • [2024]
    Hansard Transcripts, Standing Committee on Social Policy — Testimony on OAP Waitlist From Affected FamiliesGovernment Source
    Ontario Legislative Assembly • Government • 2024-03-15
    View
  • [2026]
    Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario — Application and Hearing ProcessGovernment Source
    Tribunals Ontario • Government • 2026-07-04
    View
  • [1990]
    Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19Government Source
    Government of Ontario • Government • 1990-01-01
    View
  • [1999]
    Highway 407 ETR Concession and Ground Lease Agreement (99-year lease)Government Source
    Province of Ontario / 407 ETR Concession Company • Government • 1999-04-12
    View
  • [2024]
    Highway 413: Project Announcement and Environmental Assessment ExemptionGovernment Source
    Government of Ontario, Ministry of Transportation • Government • 2024-04-09
    View
  • [2015]
    Hydro One Limited — Initial Public Offering ProspectusGovernment Source
    Ontario Financing Authority / Hydro One Limited • Government • 2015-11-05
    View
  • [2023]
    Report Re: The Honourable Steve Clark, Inquiry on Greenbelt Land RemovalsGovernment Source
    J. David Wake, Office of the Integrity Commissioner of Ontario • Government • 2023-08-30
    View
  • [2024]
    Order PO-4494 (Appeal PA22-00391)Government Source
    Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) • Government • 2024-03-04
    View
  • [2024]
    Alcohol Marketplace Expansion: Early Implementation Agreement with The Beer StoreGovernment Source
    Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance • Government • 2024-05-24
    View
  • [2022]
    Lobbyist Registration: AccertaClaim Servicorp Inc. (Accerta) — Parent Company InformationGovernment Source
    Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada • Government • 2022-06-15
    View
  • [1990]
    Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy ActGovernment Source
    Government of Ontario • Government • 1990-01-01
    View
  • [2012]
    Moore v. British Columbia (Education), 2012 SCC 61Government Source
    Supreme Court of Canada • Government • 2012-11-09
    View
  • [2013]
    2013 Annual Report, Value-for-Money Section 3.01: Autism Services and Supports for ChildrenGovernment Source
    Office of the Auditor General of Ontario • Government • 2013-12-01
    View
  • [2015]
    2015 Annual Report, Chapter 4 Follow-Up Section 4.01: Autism Services and Supports for ChildrenGovernment Source
    Office of the Auditor General of Ontario • Government • 2015-12-01
    View
  • [2023]
    Special Report on Changes to the GreenbeltGovernment Source
    Office of the Auditor General of Ontario • Government • 2023-08-09
    View
  • [2018]
    2018 Annual Report — Hydro One Privatization and Rate-Setting OversightGovernment Source
    Office of the Auditor General of Ontario • Government • 2018-12-05
    View
  • [2024]
    Value-for-Money Audit: Ontario Place RedevelopmentGovernment Source
    Office of the Auditor General of Ontario • Government • 2024-12-03
    View
  • [2024]
    Ontario Autism Program: Interim one-time fundingGovernment Source
    Government of Ontario • Government • 2024-01-01
    View
  • [2016]
    A Better Way Forward: Ontario's 3-Year Anti-Racism Strategic Plan — Autism as a Disability Rights IssueGovernment Source
    Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) • Government • 2016-03-01
    View
  • [2018]
    Policy on Accessible Education for Students with DisabilitiesGovernment Source
    Ontario Human Rights Commission • Government • 2018-03-01
    View
  • [2026]
    Ombudsman Ontario — What We Do (oversight of provincial government and public-sector bodies)Government Source
    Ombudsman Ontario • Government • 2026-07-04
    View
  • [2015]
    Ombudsman Ontario — School Boards (jurisdiction since September 1, 2015)Government Source
    Ombudsman Ontario • Government • 2015-09-01
    View
  • [1998]
    Ontario Regulation 181/98 — Identification and Placement of Exceptional PupilsGovernment Source
    Government of Ontario • Government • 1998-04-01
    View
  • [2008]
    Ontario Regulation 472/07 — Behaviour, Discipline and Safety of Pupils (mitigating and other factors)Government Source
    Government of Ontario • Government • 2008-02-01
    View
  • [2025]
    2025 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review (Fall Economic Statement)Government Source
    Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance • Government • 2025-10-30
    View
  • [2026]
    2026 Ontario Budget — Building OntarioGovernment Source
    Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance • Government • 2026-03-26
    View
  • [2025]
    Ontario Supporting Recipients of Disability BenefitsGovernment Source
    Government of Ontario • Government • 2025-05-30
    View
  • [2026]
    Ontario Special Education Tribunal (OSET) — Tribunals OntarioGovernment Source
    Tribunals Ontario • Government • 2026-07-04
    View
  • [2000]
    Ontario Student Record (OSR) Guideline, 2000Government Source
    Ontario Ministry of Education • Government • 2000-04-01
    View
  • [2007]
    Policy/Program Memorandum 140 — Incorporating Methods of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) into Programs for Students with Autism Spectrum DisordersGovernment Source
    Ontario Ministry of Education • Government • 2007-05-17
    View
  • [2018]
    Policy/Program Memorandum 145 — Progressive Discipline and Promoting Positive Student BehaviourGovernment Source
    Ontario Ministry of Education • Government • 2018-12-19
    View
  • [2023]
    ServiceOntario Locations in Staples Stores — Pilot Announcement and ExpansionGovernment Source
    Government of Ontario, Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery • Government • 2023-02-22
    View
  • [2024]
    Autism spectrum disorder among children and youth in Canada 2019Government Source
    Public Health Agency of Canada • Government • 2024-03-26
    View
  • [2023]
    Your Health Act, 2023 (Bill 60) — Providing More Connected Care for OntariansGovernment Source
    Legislative Assembly of Ontario • Government • 2023-05-18
    View

Official Organizations

  • [2025]
    Neurodiversity in the workplace — disability employment resourcesOfficial Source
    Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) • Official • 2025-11-01
    View
  • [2023]
    Autism Spectrum Disorders Fact SheetOfficial Source
    World Health Organization (WHO) • Official • 2023-11-15
    View

Peer-Reviewed Research

  • [2010]
    Randomized, Controlled Trial of an Intervention for Toddlers With Autism: The Early Start Denver ModelPeer-Reviewed Research
    Dawson G, Rogers S, Munson J, et al. (Pediatrics) • Academic • 2010-01-01
    View
  • [2025]
    Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Ontario, CanadaPeer-Reviewed Research
    Frontiers in Psychiatry (2025) • Academic • 2025-01-15
    View
  • [2014]
    Costs of Autism Spectrum Disorders in the United Kingdom and the United StatesPeer-Reviewed Research
    Buescher et al. (JAMA Pediatrics) • Academic • 2014-08-01
    View
  • [2017]
    Cost Offset Associated With Early Start Denver Model for Children With AutismPeer-Reviewed Research
    Cidav et al. (JAACAP) • Academic • 2017-09-01
    View
  • [2018]
    Early intensive behavioural intervention (EIBI) for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)Peer-Reviewed Research
    Reichow B, Hume K, Barton EE, Boyd BA (Cochrane Systematic Review) • Academic • 2018-05-09
    View
  • [2015]
    Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recommendations for Practice and ResearchPeer-Reviewed Research
    Zwaigenbaum L, Bauman ML, Stone WL, et al. (Pediatrics) • Academic • 2015-10-01
    View

News & Media

  • [2025]
    Canada Disability Benefit RegulationsOfficial Source
    Autism Ontario • News • 2025-06-20
    View
  • [2025]
    Discharged and Re-Waitlisted: Ontario Autism Program CycleOfficial Source
    The Hamilton Spectator / Balance • News • 2025-01-20
    View
  • [2026]
    More than 67,500 Ontario kids waiting for core autism funding as demand growsOfficial Source
    Nicole Brockbank & Angelina King • News • 2026-03-30
    View
  • [2026]
    Ottawa boy one of 67,500 Ontario kids waiting for core supportsOfficial Source
    CBC Ottawa Morning • News • 2026-03-31
    View
  • [2024]
    Ontario autism program capacity ceiling limits services to roughly 20,000 childrenOfficial Source
    CBC News • News • 2024-09-15
    View
  • [2024]
    Ontario Place redevelopment: 95-year lease to Therme GroupOfficial Source
    CBC News • News • 2024-04-02
    View
  • [2025]
    DABC Community Update: Applications for the Canada Disability BenefitOfficial Source
    Disability Alliance BC • News • 2025-06-20
    View
  • [2025]
    Ontario registry for autism program hits new record highOfficial Source
    Global News / Canadian Press • News • 2025-10-30
  • [2025]
    Where Does Ontario Autism Program Funding Actually Go?Official Source
    Healthy Debate • News • 2025-02-10
    View
  • [2026]
    Advocacy group calls for new autism program funding to go 'exclusively' to core therapiesOfficial Source
    Sneh Duggal • News • 2026-03-27
    View

Commitment to Accuracy: Our data is verified against official government reports (FAO, MCCSS), peer-reviewed scientific literature, and accessible public records. Last updated: March 24, 2026.

Next Steps

Where the waitlist stands

Families navigating autism services in Ontario face the longest waitlist in the country. Here is the data — and a two-minute way to push back, when you are ready.

See where the waitlist standsEmail Your MPP
About This Article

Written by Spencer Carroll

Founder & Autism Advocate

Parent of autistic child navigating OAP system