91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
New Brunswick autism access profile · FOI grade B
New Brunswick Autism Funding & Wait Times (2026)
New Brunswick’s Preschool Autism Services caps direct autism funding at $33,000 a year. It is administered by Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
New Brunswick at a glance
12 mos
Estimated wait
Age 5
Age-out cliff
Grade B
FOI transparency
Program structure and allocation model
Up to 20 hours/week of evidence-based intervention funded directly through designated preschool agencies.
Assessment and intake process
Regional Health Authorities (Horizon / Vitalité) pediatric diagnosis.
National contrast
How New Brunswick compares to Ontario
Direct government funding of specialized agencies ensuring zero-cost therapy slots for preschoolers.
Governing legislation and official sources
- Early Childhood Services Act
- Preschool Autism Program Guidelines
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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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