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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.
London, ON
Southwestern Ontario
Autism Assessment
OAP Eligible Core Clinical Service
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Local access directory
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: 2026-08-10Showing all local access details.
These are the assessment centres referenced in our provider dataset for London. Availability and intake criteria change — confirm directly before referring a family.
Diagnostic hub
Diagnostic hub
For families residing in London, the journey to securing autism assessment involves registering with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and navigating 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.
When utilizing Assessment in London, families typically rely on:
Budget allocations based on age and needs assessment.
$22,000 (under age 6) or $5,500 (ages 6-17) to bridge the gap.
Given the 5+ years (Ontario Autism Coalition, July 2026) wait, many families in London resort to private insurance or paying out of pocket.
Check our Knowledge Base for detailed guides on diagnosis, funding, and navigating the system in Ontario.
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.
Local Resources
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.
Related Resources
How many children are on the Ontario autism waitlist in 2026?
VerifiedAs 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 ~300% 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
Is the Ontario Autism Program underfunded?
VerifiedYes. The Financial Accountability Office (FAO) determined that $1.35 billion annually is needed to serve all registered children at 2018-19 service levels. The 2026-27 Ontario Budget allocated $965 million, leaving an estimated $385M+ annual shortfall. This gap is the primary driver of the perpetual 91,974+ child waitlist.
Source: Financial Accountability Office of Ontario [FAO] · Verify Link