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Ontario is the only developed jurisdiction ignoring WHO timely treatment standards for autism intervention.

70,000+ children are waiting 2-7 years for time-sensitive care. This is the story.

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Spencer Carroll, site founder and parent advocate, was interviewed by the WHO about autism diagnosis and the critical importance of early intervention. This exclusive content is unavailable on any other Ontario advocacy site.

Science-following advocate (explicitly data-driven, not aligned with conspiracy movements)
Direct experience with Ontario's autism waitlist crisis
International platform for Ontario autism advocacy
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Key Quotes from WHO Interview

Use these verified quotes from Spencer Carroll's WHO interview in your reporting.

"The most critical window for a child is between the ages of 0 to 6. We know this. These are time-sensitive interventions that require immediate access."
On early intervention timing
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"Our biggest struggle is accessing publicly funded services that are supposedly available. We know exactly what we need. We know when we need it, but for whatever reason there's a wait list."
On Ontario's service delivery
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"Follow the data. It is there for a reason."
On evidence-based advocacy
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"These therapies are recognized globally as improving the quality of life for every person with an autism diagnosis."
On international medical consensus
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"We do not believe vaccines caused his autism... it's noise... follow the data."
On scientific credibility (establishes science-following position)
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Key Statistics

All statistics are verified and sourced. Click any stat for detailed evidence.

70,000+
Children denied timely care
Source: MCCSS Oct 2025
2-7 years
Average wait time
Source: Ontario Autism Coalition Survey 2025
$8K vs $65K
Funding gap (provided vs. needed)
Source: Childhood Budget Analysis
0-6 years
Critical intervention window (WHO)
Source: WHO Guidelines

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Spencer Carroll

Parent Advocate & Site Founder

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Credibility & Experience

Featured by World Health Organization on autism diagnosis and early intervention
Parent of child with autism navigating Ontario's waitlist
Evidence-based advocate—explicitly science-following, not aligned with conspiracy movements
Available for TV, radio, print, and podcast interviews
Non-partisan—critiques policy failure across all administrations
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Interview Topics

WHO Standards vs. Ontario Reality

  • International medical consensus on early intervention
  • Why Ontario is the outlier among developed nations
  • The 0-6 critical window and what happens when it's missed

The Human Cost

  • Families losing critical early intervention window
  • Children waiting years for time-sensitive care
  • The math: $8K funding vs. $65K actual need

Policy Solutions

  • Implementing WHO timely treatment standards
  • What other jurisdictions do differently
  • Cost-benefit of early intervention

Legal & Rights Framework

  • Canadian Charter Section 15 implications
  • Ontario Human Rights Code obligations
  • UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Downloads & Resources

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