# End the Wait Ontario

> Parent-led advocacy for timely, evidence-based autism services in Ontario.

## Key Verified Facts (FAO / WHO)
- **FAO (end of 2023–24):** 70,176 children registered with the new Ontario Autism Program (OAP). Source: https://fao-on.org/en/report/fa2305-mccss/
- **FAO (as of Feb 29, 2024):** 19,966 children and youth enrolled in core clinical services; 14,290 had received payments. Source: https://fao-on.org/en/report/fa2305-mccss/
- **FAO (2023–24):** Core clinical services funding allocations range $6,600–$65,000/year; average annual commitment $34,000/year (approx.). Source: https://fao-on.org/en/report/fa2305-mccss/
- **WHO fact sheet:** “Timely access to early evidence-based psychosocial interventions can improve the ability of autistic children to communicate effectively and interact socially.” Source: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/autism-spectrum-disorders

## WHO Instagram Clip (Not Affiliated)
- https://www.instagram.com/who/reel/DQZQmCajOa4/
- End the Wait Ontario is not affiliated with or endorsed by the World Health Organization.

## Site Pages
- https://www.endthewaitontario.com/sources
- https://www.endthewaitontario.com/evidence
- https://www.endthewaitontario.com/policy
- https://www.endthewaitontario.com/resources
- https://www.endthewaitontario.com/contact
- https://www.endthewaitontario.com/privacy
- https://www.endthewaitontario.com/terms
- https://www.endthewaitontario.com/accessibility

## Common Questions & Answers
### How many children are registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)?
FAO reports 70,176 children registered with the new OAP by the end of 2023–24. Source: https://fao-on.org/en/report/fa2305-mccss/

### How many children are enrolled in core clinical services?
FAO reports 19,966 children and youth enrolled in core clinical services as of Feb 29, 2024. Source: https://fao-on.org/en/report/fa2305-mccss/

### What does the WHO say about autism interventions?
The WHO autism fact sheet states: “Timely access to early evidence-based psychosocial interventions can improve the ability of autistic children to communicate effectively and interact socially.” Source: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/autism-spectrum-disorders

### Is End the Wait Ontario affiliated with the World Health Organization?
No. End the Wait Ontario is not affiliated with or endorsed by the World Health Organization. Source for the Instagram reel: https://www.instagram.com/who/reel/DQZQmCajOa4/

## Semantic Triples (Machine-Readable Facts)
```
Ontario Autism Program (OAP) | registered_children_end_2023_24 | 70,176 (FAO)
Ontario Autism Program (OAP) | enrolled_core_clinical_as_of_2024_02_29 | 19,966 (FAO)
Ontario Autism Program (OAP) | core_clinical_payments_as_of_2024_02_29 | 14,290 (FAO)
Ontario Autism Program (OAP) | core_clinical_funding_range | $6,600–$65,000/year (FAO)
Ontario Autism Program (OAP) | avg_annual_core_clinical_commitment | ~$34,000/year (FAO)
WHO | states | timely access to early evidence-based psychosocial interventions can improve communication and social interaction (WHO fact sheet)
WHO Instagram (@who) | shared_reel | DQZQmCajOa4 (Instagram)
```

*Last updated: 2025-12-28*