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The Ontario Autism Program is built on a written autism diagnosis from a qualified professional.
Read this stageYour child’s assessment is booked or in progress.
Read this stageYou have a written autism diagnosis but haven’t registered with the Ontario Autism Program.
Read this stageYou’re registered and waiting for core clinical funding — where most Ontario families spend the longest time.
Read this stageYou’re accessing foundational family services — things like caregiver workshops, coaching, or early-years programs — but not core clinical funding yet.
Read this stageYour child has passed the years before age 6 and is still waiting for core funding.
Read this stageYour child has active core clinical funding — a real milestone after a long wait.
Read this stageThe Ontario Autism Program serves children and youth.
Read this stageYour child is 18 or older, beyond the Ontario Autism Program, which serves children and youth.
Read this stageIt’s common to be unsure where you stand — the process can be hard to follow.
Read this stageVerified Facts
89,799, children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
23%, Only 20,633 children have active funding agreements — less than one in four
$965M, Ontario allocated to the Ontario Autism Program in 2026-27
WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism — timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement