Southwestern Ontario

Autism Assessment in London, Ontario

Navigating the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) in London? We break down the absolute essentials you need to know about accessing Assessment in the Southwestern Ontario.

Direct answer

As of May 2026, 91,974 children are registered with the Ontario Autism Program.

MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 · Verified 2026-08-10

In brief

In short

  • Guide to accessing Autism Assessment for autism in London, Ontario
  • 91,974 children registered province-wide (MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026)
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  • Verified local diagnostic hubs for London below, plus OAP funding options
Verified: 2026-08-10Scope: Ontario, Canada

MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 · As of May 2026 · Verified 2026-08-10

Location
London, ON
Southwestern Ontario
Service Type
Autism Assessment
Service listing
Current intake
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Availability changes

Local access directory

Keep the official route and local listings distinct

Local records are shown only when the maintained dataset has a named source. A listing is not an endorsement or a promise of current intake; confirm service area, eligibility, and availability directly.

Named local records are available for this service. Official access guidance remains the starting point.

Source check: 2026-08-10

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Diagnostic Hubs Serving London

These are the assessment centres referenced in our provider dataset for London. Availability and intake criteria change — confirm directly before referring a family.

Diagnostic Hubs Serving London. Source: maintained local service listing.
Diagnostic hubRecord typeSource
TVCCDiagnostic hubMaintained local service listing
Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences CentreDiagnostic hubMaintained local service listing

Accessing Assessment in London

For families in London, getting autism assessment means registering with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and dealing with regional waitlists. The Southwestern Ontario faces significant systemic backlogs.

2 diagnostic hubs serving London in our provider dataset: TVCC and Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre.

OAP Funding Options

When utilizing Assessment in London, families typically rely on:

Core Clinical Services Funding:

Budget allocations based on age and needs assessment.

Foundational Family Services:

Supports are available to families registered with the OAP.

Out-of-Pocket / Insurance:

Some families use private insurance or pay out of pocket for services.

Looking for Answers?

Check our Knowledge Base for detailed guides on diagnosis, funding, and getting through the system in Ontario.

Frequently asked questions

Ontario does not publish a comparable city-level or province-wide average OAP wait. Registration and active funding agreements are administrative statuses and are not proof of service receipt. Contact AccessOAP and local providers for current status and intake timelines.

Thames Valley Children's Centre (TVCC) and Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) are the primary public diagnostic hubs in London. Private assessments are also available through several local psychology practices — contact providers directly for current pricing and wait times.

Thames Valley Children's Centre (TVCC) is the largest OAP-approved provider in southwestern Ontario, offering diagnosis, ABA therapy, speech-language pathology, and occupational therapy. TVCC serves London, Middlesex, Elgin, and Oxford counties. Families register through AccessOAP to access TVCC services under OAP core clinical funding.

Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) uses the provincial IEP process. Request an in-school team meeting to initiate an assessment. IPRC determinations can designate exceptional pupils eligible for special education placement. TVDSB offers ASD classes at select schools and integrated support at most others.

Where the waitlist stands

Families navigating autism services in Ontario face a documented multi-year wait. Here is the Ontario data — and a two-minute way to push back, when you are ready.

Verified references and sources

Official Government Sources

  • [2024]
    Autism spectrum disorder among children and youth in Canada 2019
    Public Health Agency of Canada • Government • 2024-03-26

Watchdog Reports

  • [2024]
    Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services: Spending Plan Review
    Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) • Watchdog report • 2024-06-05

FOI Records

  • [2026]
    Ontario Autism Program figures as of May 13, 2026 (MCCSS, released under Freedom of Information to the Ontario Autism Coalition; published in the OAC "OAP At A Glance" update, July 2026)
    Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (Ontario), obtained by the Ontario Autism Coalition • FOI record • 2026-05-13

Official Organizations

  • [2025]
    Autism Spectrum Disorders Fact Sheet (updated September 17, 2025)
    World Health Organization (WHO) • Official • 2025-09-17

Peer-Reviewed Research

  • [2015]
    Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recommendations for Practice and Research
    Zwaigenbaum L, Bauman ML, Stone WL, et al. (Pediatrics) • Academic • 2015-10-01

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