Public Board
Contact the school principal in writing. The school must convene an IEP team meeting within 30 days of your written request. Be specific about which goals or accommodations you want reviewed.
If the school does not resolve the issue, contact the board's Special Education department or Superintendent of Education directly. Reference your written correspondence with the school.
The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is a public body that meets regularly and accepts public input. Depute at a SEAC meeting to raise systemic concerns at the board level.
If accommodation is denied or the board is unresponsive, file a formal complaint with the board's superintendent. If the pattern continues, file with the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) under the duty to accommodate.
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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
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Under the Ontario Education Act, every student with special needs is entitled to an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and access to an Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC)
89,799
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
1 in 50
According to the 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth, about children and youth aged 1 to 17 in Canada had an autism diagnosis
23%
Only 20,633 children have active funding agreements — less than one in four
$965M
Ontario allocated to the Ontario Autism Program in 2026-27
WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism — timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement