91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Quebec autism access profile · FOI grade C
Quebec Autism Funding & Wait Times (2026)
Quebec’s Services de réadaptation pour les personnes ayant un TSA caps direct autism funding at no direct funding — public clinic access only. It is administered by Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS / CISSS / CIUSSS).
Quebec at a glance
30 mos
Estimated wait
Age 18
Age-out cliff
Grade C
FOI transparency
Program structure and allocation model
Public institution delivery; plus SEHNRE disability child supplement ($2,688/yr) and Chèque emploi-service.
Assessment and intake process
Transdisciplinary team evaluation in CRDI (Centre de réadaptation en déficience intellectuelle).
National contrast
How Quebec compares to Ontario
Relies on public healthcare clinics rather than private fee-for-service voucher grants.
Governing legislation and official sources
- Loi sur les services de santé et les services sociaux (LSSSS)
- Cadre de référence en troubles du spectre de l’autisme (MSSS)
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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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