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3-6 years
Age Range
Ontario Autism Program
77% waiting
Province-wide waitlist
FOI Data Dec 2025
5+ years
Average OAP wait time
OAC Community Survey 2025
87,692
Registered province-wide
FOI Data Dec 2025
The preschool years are critical for school readiness and intensive intervention. Children in this age range may access the OAP Entry to School Program and begin intensive therapy services during a key developmental window.
The Entry to School Program is a free, 6-month OAP-funded program for children aged 3-6 entering school. It builds communication, social skills, and classroom routines to prepare children for school success.
OAP Interim One-Time Funding drops from $22,000/year (under 6) to $5,500/year (age 6+) based on the rationale that early intervention is more intensive. This policy is controversial given ongoing needs.
Register for the OAP Entry to School Program, work with your school board on IPRC identification, visit the school beforehand, and coordinate with school staff about supports like Educational Assistants.
3-6 years
Age Range
Ontario Autism Program
77% waiting
Province-wide waitlist
FOI Data Dec 2025
5+ years
Average OAP wait time
OAC Community Survey 2025
87,692
Registered province-wide
FOI Data Dec 2025
The preschool years are critical for school readiness and intensive intervention. Children in this age range may access the OAP Entry to School Program and begin intensive therapy services during a key developmental window.
The Entry to School Program is a free, 6-month OAP-funded program for children aged 3-6 entering school. It builds communication, social skills, and classroom routines to prepare children for school success.
OAP Interim One-Time Funding drops from $22,000/year (under 6) to $5,500/year (age 6+) based on the rationale that early intervention is more intensive. This policy is controversial given ongoing needs.
Register for the OAP Entry to School Program, work with your school board on IPRC identification, visit the school beforehand, and coordinate with school staff about supports like Educational Assistants.