End The Wait Ontario
End The Wait Ontario
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OAP funding typically ranges from $8,000-$22,000 annually, but intensive ABA therapy costs $50,000-$80,000/year.
Ontario per-child spending (~$8K-$12K) is the lowest in Canada. BC provides up to $22,000; Alberta up to $25,000. 64,400+ children wait without any OAP funding.
| Province | Annual Funding | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Up to $25,000 | Highest |
| British Columbia | Up to $22,000 | Above Ontario |
| Manitoba | Up to $20,000 | Above Ontario |
| Ontario | ~$8,000-$12,000 | Lowest |
Therapy costs: $50,000-$80,000 for intensive ABA (20-40 hrs/week).
$8K-$22K
Per year (varies by needs)
$50K-$80K
Per year (intensive ABA)
Gap: $28,000-$72,000 annually that families must pay out-of-pocket or reduce services.
APA Style:
End The Wait Ontario. (2026). How Much Autism Funding Does Ontario Provide? Retrieved February 3, 2026, from https://www.endthewaitontario.com/answers/autism-funding-ontario-amountsOAP funding typically ranges from $8,000-$22,000 annually, but intensive ABA therapy costs $50,000-$80,000/year.
Ontario per-child spending (~$8K-$12K) is the lowest in Canada. BC provides up to $22,000; Alberta up to $25,000. 64,400+ children wait without any OAP funding.
| Province | Annual Funding | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Up to $25,000 | Highest |
| British Columbia | Up to $22,000 | Above Ontario |
| Manitoba | Up to $20,000 | Above Ontario |
| Ontario | ~$8,000-$12,000 | Lowest |
Therapy costs: $50,000-$80,000 for intensive ABA (20-40 hrs/week).
$8K-$22K
Per year (varies by needs)
$50K-$80K
Per year (intensive ABA)
Gap: $28,000-$72,000 annually that families must pay out-of-pocket or reduce services.
APA Style:
End The Wait Ontario. (2026). How Much Autism Funding Does Ontario Provide? Retrieved February 3, 2026, from https://www.endthewaitontario.com/answers/autism-funding-ontario-amounts