End The Wait Ontario
End The Wait Ontario
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6-12 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
School-age children with autism face academic, social, and behavioral challenges in the school environment. Accessing appropriate school supports while continuing therapy services is essential for success.
Ontario schools provide IEPs (Individual Education Plans), Educational Assistant support, special education programs, and accommodations through the IPRC process. Advocate for your child's needs through the school board.
OAP Interim One-Time Funding drops from $22,000 to $5,500 at age 6, based on the theory that early intervention is more intensive. Many families and advocates argue this fails to recognize ongoing needs.
Request an IPRC (Identification, Placement, and Review Committee) meeting with your school principal. Bring documentation including your child's autism diagnosis. The school must develop an IEP within 30 days of identification.
6-12 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
School-age children with autism face academic, social, and behavioral challenges in the school environment. Accessing appropriate school supports while continuing therapy services is essential for success.
Ontario schools provide IEPs (Individual Education Plans), Educational Assistant support, special education programs, and accommodations through the IPRC process. Advocate for your child's needs through the school board.
OAP Interim One-Time Funding drops from $22,000 to $5,500 at age 6, based on the theory that early intervention is more intensive. Many families and advocates argue this fails to recognize ongoing needs.
Request an IPRC (Identification, Placement, and Review Committee) meeting with your school principal. Bring documentation including your child's autism diagnosis. The school must develop an IEP within 30 days of identification.