Where can I find autism diagnostic assessments in Ottawa?

What this means for your family

Call CHEO first to ask for their current wait time estimate, since the wait depends on the service and you want to compare it honestly against a private option before you decide anything. Check your workplace or family benefits plan for psychology coverage before booking privately, since even partial reimbursement can make a private assessment worth the added cost. If you also book a private clinic appointment, ask CHEO whether to stay on its wait list, and tell CHEO if you no longer need the appointment. Once you receive a formal diagnosis from either route, upload it to the AccessOAP portal the same week, since your place in the funding queue depends on that registration date, not your child's assessment date. Ask any clinic you contact whether they specifically diagnose autism, since not every child psychology practice offers that particular assessment, and ask for a written quote and its current wait time before you book.