91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Manitoba autism access profile · FOI grade B
Manitoba Autism Funding & Wait Times (2026)
Manitoba’s Children's disABILITY Services (CdS) & St.Amant Autism Program caps direct autism funding at $25,000 a year. It is administered by Department of Families.
Manitoba at a glance
24 mos
Estimated wait
Age 18
Age-out cliff
Grade B
FOI transparency
Program structure and allocation model
Public early learning ABA programs through St.Amant + respite and therapy supplies grants.
Assessment and intake process
SSCY Centre (Specialized Services for Children and Youth) intake.
National contrast
How Manitoba compares to Ontario
Integrated developmental intake through a single multidisciplinary centre (SSCY).
Governing legislation and official sources
- Child and Family Services Act (Manitoba)
- Children’s disABILITY Services 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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