Schools may assign EAs based on IEP needs, but **47% of families** report insufficient supports. [OAC] EA availability varies by board and often fails to match clinical needs, leaving many autistic students without necessary classroom support.

Source: Ontario Education Act & OAC

British Columbia provides **$22,000/year** until age 6, then **$6,000/year** until 18, delivered directly to families. [BC Gov] Unlike Ontario, BC families avoid multi-year waitlists because funding flows automatically after diagnosis.

Source: BC Government

As of the **2025 Fall Economic Statement**, funding had not been allocated to eliminate the **88,175 child** backlog. [FAO] Analysis suggested the investment level makes only a marginal difference in systemic multi-year waits. The March 26, 2026 Ontario Budget may include new commitments.

Source: Financial Accountability Office [FAO]