Therapy is expensive, and government funding rarely covers the full cost. This hub helps you find every financial resource available to your family.
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The Hidden Cost
$3.78B Annual funding gap
Knowing the true cost of therapy helps you plan ahead. Use our estimator to see how much you may pay out of pocket.
Open Cost CalculatorWhat families typically pay out of pocket for intensive therapy after government funding.
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87,692 — children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
23.1% — 23,875 children enrolled in Core Clinical Services; 20,293 have active funding agreements ()
WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism — timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement
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