End The Wait Ontario
End The Wait Ontario
0-3 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
Early detection and intervention during the toddler years offers the greatest opportunity for developmental gains. The brain is most plastic during this period, making early intervention critical for autistic children.
Yes. OAP Caregiver-Mediated Early Years Programs are available for children aged 12-48 months without requiring a formal diagnosis. Contact AccessOAP to register your child.
Autism can be reliably diagnosed as early as 18-24 months by qualified professionals. However, public assessment wait times of 18-24 months often delay diagnosis. Private assessments (costing $2,500-$4,000) typically offer faster access.
Register with AccessOAP immediately to timestamp your place in line, request a developmental assessment from your pediatrician, and ask about Caregiver-Mediated Programs that do not require a diagnosis.
0-3 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
Early detection and intervention during the toddler years offers the greatest opportunity for developmental gains. The brain is most plastic during this period, making early intervention critical for autistic children.
Yes. OAP Caregiver-Mediated Early Years Programs are available for children aged 12-48 months without requiring a formal diagnosis. Contact AccessOAP to register your child.
Autism can be reliably diagnosed as early as 18-24 months by qualified professionals. However, public assessment wait times of 18-24 months often delay diagnosis. Private assessments (costing $2,500-$4,000) typically offer faster access.
Register with AccessOAP immediately to timestamp your place in line, request a developmental assessment from your pediatrician, and ask about Caregiver-Mediated Programs that do not require a diagnosis.