$965M
Ontario allocated $965M to the Ontario Autism Program in 2026-27
Every Dollar Your Autistic Child Qualifies For in Ontario
0Age 6 (Early Window)Age 18 (Adult)
Total Potential Annual Funding
$94,636/ year potential
Combining 6 separate provincial and federal programs.
ProgramAnnual Amount or Value
Ontario Autism Program (Core Clinical Services)OAP Core
Learn how to apply & rules →$65,000 / yr
Special Services at HomeSSAH
Learn how to apply & rules →Assessed per family (no statutory cap)
Assistance for Children with Severe DisabilitiesACSD
Learn how to apply & rules →$25 – $678 / month ($300 – $8,136 / year)
Disability Tax Credit & Child Disability BenefitDTC / CDB
Learn how to apply & rules →Up to ~$3,500+ tax relief + up to $3,322 Child Disability Benefit
Registered Disability Savings PlanRDSP
Learn how to apply & rules →Up to $3,500 grant + $1,000 bond / year ($90k lifetime)
Canadian Dental Care PlanCDCP
Learn how to apply & rules →Dental coverage based on family net income
Funding Cliff Warning · Determination Age Lock
Why every month waiting costs money: the OAP age cliffs
Under current OAP guidelines, your core clinical allocation is permanently calculated based on your child's age on January 1 of the year of your Determination of Needs interview. If your child crosses age 10 while on the waitlist, extensive funding drops significantly:
Ages 0–9$65,000
Ages 10–14$41,400
Ages 15–17$31,900
How Stacking Works: The Three Independence Rules
1. No OAP Clawbacks
Accepting ACSD monthly support or Special Services at Home (SSAH) does NOT reduce your OAP core clinical allocation. The Ministry administers these as separate programs.
2. Federal vs Provincial
The Disability Tax Credit (CRA) and Child Disability Benefit (CDB) operate on the federal tax system. They have zero bearing on provincial Ontario benefits.
3. Determination Age Lock
Your OAP band amount is locked based on your child's age when the Determination of Needs interview occurs. Crossing age 10 or age 15 while waiting lowers maximum funding.
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According to the FAO (2020 report), OAP funding covers less than one-third of estimated need at 2018-19 service levels
91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Last system verification: 2026-08-10. Next scheduled update: 2026-11-05.