Données sur la liste d'attente du Programme ontarien des services en matière d'autisme (POSA), chiffres actuels, contexte et droits des familles.
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Registered
91,974Children registered
Total in the Ontario Autism Program queue
MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026
Funded
20,711Have active funding
Only 22.5% of registered children
MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026
Waiting
71,263Still waiting
Registered. Diagnosed. Un-funded.
MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026
Verified , MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Children registered | 91,974 |
| Have active funding | 20,711 |
| Still waiting | 71,263 |
How many children are on the Ontario autism waitlist in 2026?
As of May 13, 2026, 91,974 children are registered with the Ontario Autism Program. However, only 20,711 (22.5%) have an active Core Funding Agreement. This represents approximately 290% growth in registrations since 2019, with 71,263 children still waiting for essential funding.
Source: MCCSS FOI via OAC · Mar 2026, FAO Report 2024 · Verify Link
Who is eligible for OAP funding?
OAP eligibility requires the child to: (1) be under 18 years of age, (2) strictly reside in Ontario, and (3) have a written diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from a qualified professional. Only children with a confirmed diagnosis can register; suspected cases must complete assessment first.
Source: Ontario.ca OAP Eligibility · Verify Link
What services are included in the OAP?
The OAP includes: 1) Core Clinical Services (needs-based therapy funding), 2) Foundational Family Services (free webinars/coaching), 3) Caregiver-Mediated Early Years (parent coaching for toddlers), 4) Entry to School (school readiness), and 5) Urgent Response Services (short-term crisis intervention).
Source: Ontario Autism Program Service Streams
Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
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91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
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