How many children are on the Ontario autism waitlist in 2026?
As of December 2025, **88,175 children are registered with the Ontario Autism Program**. [FOI] However, only **20,666 (23.4%)** have an active Core Funding Agreement. This represents approximately 281% growth in the waitlist since 2019, with over 67,000 children still waiting for essential funding.
Source: FOI Data Dec 2025, FAO Report 2024