Evidence supports autism screening and intervention commencing in the first 2 years of life — earlier identification directly enables earlier intervention during the highest neural plasticity window
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Date:Public referral and private assessment routes require different checks. Start with the route that fits your circumstances, then verify current intake, service area, fee, report, and program details directly with the named source.
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Public referral and private assessment routes require different checks. Start with the route that fits your circumstances, then verify current intake, service area, fee, report, and program details directly with the named source. This page does not publish unsupported Toronto-wide wait or price estimates.
SickKids ABILITY Program · Holland Bloorview diagnostic services · Surrey Place autism services · Verified 2026-09-28
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The direct answer
- Public route: ask about referral requirements for SickKids, Holland Bloorview, Surrey Place, or another named service.
- Private route: request a current written fee, report details, OAP requirements, and availability before booking.
- This page does not publish unsupported Toronto-wide wait or price estimates.
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Official intake guidance and local directory leads are kept separate here. Confirm referral rules, service area, fees, and current intake directly with the named source.
| Route | What to confirm | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public referral route | Ask your primary-care provider about the appropriate Toronto assessment centre, service area, referral requirements, and current intake status. | |
| Private route | Verify registration, assessment scope, total fee, report requirements, OAP criteria, accessibility, and current availability before booking. | Autism assessment and diagnosis — Government of Ontario |
Toronto FAQ
Ask a primary-care provider about public referral requirements and service area. Ask private assessors for a current written fee, referral rules, report contents, OAP requirements, and availability before booking.
Confirm which age groups and referral types the centre accepts, how intake works, whether interpretation or accessibility supports are available, and the current status of your referral. This page does not publish a Toronto wait estimate.
Verify registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, assessment scope, total written fee, report contents, OAP registration requirements, accessibility needs, and current availability. Do not rely on an old city-wide price or wait estimate.
Confirm the current OAP registration requirements and whether the selected assessor’s credentials and report meet them before booking. Requirements and program guidance can change.
Medical Disclaimer
This page provides general information about autism and related therapies for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Every child is unique—consult qualified healthcare professionals (pediatricians, developmental pediatricians, BCBAs) to determine appropriate interventions for your child's specific needs.
Find a local next step
- Autism assessment and diagnosis. Government of Ontario (2026)
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1 in 50
According to the 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth, about 1 in 50 children and youth aged 1 to 17 in Canada had an autism diagnosis
WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism. Timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement
91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
22.5%
Only 20,711 children have active funding agreements (22.5%), less than one in four
$965M
Ontario allocated $965M to the Ontario Autism Program in 2026-27
Last system verification: 2026-08-10. Next scheduled update: 2026-11-05.
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