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Ontario 2026
Comprehensive guide to autism therapy, assessment, and support in Vaughan and York Region. Kerry's Place programs, school board resources, and ABA providers.
Scope of the data below
The public MCCSS data used on this page is provincial, not a Vaughan- or York Region-specific estimate. It does not publish a local count.
Source: MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026, as of May 13, 2026.
Autism service organization. Confirm current programs and intake directly
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Children's mental health and developmental services for York Region
Use the verified provincial figures below for OAP scale. Confirm current local services directly with each institution.
Registered
91,97491,974Children registered
Total in the Ontario Autism Program queue
MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026
Funded
20,71120,711Have active funding
Only 22.5% of registered children
MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026
Waiting
71,26371,263Still waiting
Registered. Diagnosed. Un-funded.
MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026
Verified , MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Children registered | 91,974 |
| Have active funding | 20,711 |
| Still waiting | 71,263 |
The available MCCSS data is provincial, not a Vaughan or York Region estimate. It shows 91,974 children registered with the OAP, 71,263 waiting for a funding agreement, and 22.5% with an active funding agreement as of May 13, 2026.
Provincial OAP registration and funding-agreement totals: MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026. The source does not publish a Vaughan or York Region count.
Provider availability, OAP participation, intake status, and service areas can change. Search the current AccessOAP provider list, then confirm credentials, pricing, and availability directly with each provider before choosing a service.
Evidence-based therapy endorsed by major medical organizations. Demand in York Region far exceeds supply.
ABA therapy uses learning principles to teach skills and reduce challenging behaviors. ABA is a widely recognized evidence-based intervention available throughout York Region.
Request an itemized quote for direct therapy
Ask how program design and oversight are billed
Confirm the full cost before signing a service agreement
Call 1-833-425-2445 or visit AccessOAP.ca.
Search for Vaughan, Toronto, and GTA providers.
Check that providers have BCBAs on staff. Verify at BACB.com.
Speech therapy helps children with autism develop communication skills. Kerry's Place and private clinics serve Vaughan families.
Confirm OAP and insurance eligibility in writing
Occupational therapy helps children with autism develop daily living skills, sensory regulation, and fine motor skills.
Confirm OAP and insurance eligibility in writing
This directory identifies local institutions to contact. Confirm the current assessment pathway, referral criteria, and intake timeline with each organization.
Contact Kerry's Place to confirm current autism-related services, eligibility, referral requirements, coverage, service area, and intake status.
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Contact Mackenzie Health to confirm current developmental or autism-related services, referral requirements, eligibility, coverage, and intake status.
Confirm Services · Confirm Referral Path · Confirm Intake
Private assessment availability, fees, referral rules, and timelines vary. Ask the provider for written details before booking.
Total Cost
Typical Wait
For OAP Funding
Note: Private assessments must be conducted by registered psychologists or qualified physicians to be accepted for OAP funding.
Free membership providing parent workshops, social programs, resource navigation, and advocacy support for Vaughan and York Region families.
Visit Autism OntarioBeyond assessment and therapy, Kerry's Place offers comprehensive family support including parent training, sibling programs, respite information, and connections to community resources for Vaughan families.
Visit Kerry's PlaceProvides community support services for individuals with developmental disabilities in York Region. Offers respite, recreation, and support programs.
Students with autism in Vaughan are entitled to IEPs and accommodations.
Your Rights: Request an IEP meeting in writing. Schools must provide reasonable accommodations including EA support, sensory breaks, and modified curriculum.
The source used on this page does not publish a Vaughan- or York Region-specific OAP count. Province-wide, 91,974 children are registered and 71,263 are waiting for a funding agreement as of May 13, 2026.
Contact Kerry's Place and Mackenzie Health to confirm their current assessment or referral role, eligibility rules, fees, and intake timelines.
Use the current AccessOAP directory to identify eligible providers and confirm each provider's service area and intake status directly.
Rates vary by provider, credentials, service model, and program intensity. Request an itemized quote and confirm OAP and insurance eligibility in writing.
Both YRDSB and YCDSB provide:
Vaughan- and York Region-specific OAP counts are not published in the source used here. Join us in advocating for transparent local reporting and timely access to services.
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SOURCE
Financial Accountability Office of Ontario • 2024
Primary source for OAP registration counts, core clinical enrollment, and reported funding allocation ranges.
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World Health Organization • 2024
WHO guidance emphasizing timely access to early evidence-based psychosocial interventions.
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Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Official government guide to OAP eligibility, funding, and service pathways.
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Related Resources
How many children are on the Ontario autism waitlist in 2026?
VerifiedAs of May 13, 2026, 91,974 children are registered with the Ontario Autism Program. However, only 20,711 (22.5%) have an active Core Funding Agreement. This represents ~300% growth in registrations since 2019, with 71,263 children still waiting for essential funding.
Source: MCCSS FOI via OAC · Mar 2026, FAO Report 2024 · Verify Link
How many children are on the Ontario autism waitlist?
VerifiedLatest FOI data shows 91,974 children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program (May 2026), while only 22.5% have active funding agreements. [FOI] An active funding agreement does not mean a child is receiving services; it is an administrative status distinct from service delivery. The Ontario Autism Coalition reported in July 2026 that some families in its community had waited more than five years. That report is not a province-wide average. Last verified: 2026-08-10
Source: Financial Accountability Office of Ontario [FAO] & FOI Data · Verify Link
What makes End The Wait Ontario different from other autism resources?
VerifiedEnd The Wait Ontario analyzes Ontario's autism waitlist crisis using verified program data from Freedom of Information requests filed by the Ontario Autism Coalition (Dec 2025) and CBC News (Jan 2026), and the FAO. [FOI] Because this platform aggregates ministry and watchdog figures in one place, parents and advocates can monitor the crisis in real time and hold decision‑makers accountable. Last verified: 2026-08-10
Source: Financial Accountability Office of Ontario [FAO] & FOI Data · Verify Link
Why is there such a long waitlist?
VerifiedFAO spending‑plan reviews show that, even as 91,974 children are registered in the OAP (May 2026), only 22.5% have active funding agreements. [FOI] This structural underfunding creates a permanent backlog: each year, more children join the waitlist than transition into therapy.
Source: Financial Accountability Office of Ontario [FAO] & FOI Data · Verify Link
Evidence on this page
Key claims are paired with their source, evidence tier, and verification date so readers can inspect the public record directly.
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