91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
British Columbia autism access profile · FOI grade B+
British Columbia Autism Funding & Wait Times (2026)
British Columbia’s Autism Funding Program (AF) caps direct autism funding at $22,000 a year. It is administered by Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).
British Columbia at a glance
< 2 mos
Estimated wait
Age 18
Age-out cliff
Grade B+
FOI transparency
Program structure and allocation model
$22,000/year under age 6; $6,000/year ages 6 to 18.
Assessment and intake process
BC Autism Assessment Network (BCAAN) or qualified private multidisciplinary team (BAP form).
National contrast
How British Columbia compares to Ontario
Direct funding flows immediately upon diagnosis without an administrative rationing waitlist.
Governing legislation and official sources
- Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA)
- MCFD Autism Funding Policy Manual
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Facts3
Sources3
22.5%
Only 20,711 children have active funding agreements (22.5%), less than one in four
WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism. Timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement
Last system verification: 2026-08-10. Next scheduled update: 2026-11-05.
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