Holland Bloorview Autism Wait Time

About Holland Bloorview

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital (150 Kilgour Road, Toronto) is Canada's largest children's rehabilitation hospital. It serves as the lead Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnostic hub for Toronto and central Ontario. The ASD diagnostic program involves a team-based assessment led by child psychiatry and psychology, with contributions from speech-language pathology (SLP) and occupational therapy (OT).

Assessments follow DSM-5 criteria and produce a report accepted by AccessOAP for Ontario Autism Program (OAP) registration. Holland Bloorview is OHIP-insured, there is no direct cost to families for the assessment itself.

Holland Bloorview also operates the Bloorview Research Institute and offers post-diagnostic family support through the Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Organization (ASDO). Additional services include medical management, rehabilitation, and developmental paediatrics.

Key information for families

Reported wait times

Holland Bloorview does not publish a current wait estimate in the sources reviewed here. Contact the centre about current availability and intake.

How to get a referral

1. A referral from a family doctor (GP) or paediatrician is required.
2. Self-referrals are not accepted.
3. Ask your family doctor to submit a referral to Holland Bloorview's intake team.
4. If your doctor needs guidance, visit hollandbloorview.ca or call 416-425-6220.

OHIP coverage

The ASD assessment at Holland Bloorview is OHIP-covered. Families do not pay for the assessment itself. Private psychologist assessments may have different coverage and fees. Ask providers directly about costs and availability.

The OAP connection

With 71,263 children currently waiting for OAP Core Clinical Services, every month without a diagnosis is a month not on the OAP waitlist. Families can ask providers directly about private assessment options while waiting for Holland Bloorview. A diagnosis from a registered psychologist is accepted by AccessOAP. Reaching diagnosis sooner starts the OAP clock sooner.

Source: MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 · Updated 2026-08-10

Private assessment as a parallel path

A registered psychologist can provide an ASD assessment. Confirm AccessOAP requirements and ask the provider about assessment timing and fees.

Families who complete a private assessment can register with AccessOAP immediately, beginning the OAP waitlist clock while still waiting for a hospital appointment if they choose to pursue both.

Ontario does not mandate families to choose between public and private, pursuing both simultaneously is permitted.