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End The Wait Ontario is a parent-led advocacy organization. We publish FOI-verified data on the Ontario Autism Program waitlist and push for evidence-based reform. Built for Ontario families, researchers, and journalists.

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End The Wait Ontario is a parent-led advocacy organization. We publish FOI-verified data on the Ontario Autism Program waitlist and push for evidence-based reform. Built for Ontario families, researchers, and journalists.

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End The Wait Ontario is a parent-led advocacy organization. We publish FOI-verified data on the Ontario Autism Program waitlist and push for evidence-based reform. Built for Ontario families, researchers, and journalists.

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Autism Providers in Ottawa, Ontario

37 organizations on Ontario's official OAP Provider List serve Ottawa — 32 accepting new clients. Confirm current status before booking.

Organizations

37 serving Ottawa

Accepting new

32 right now

Region

Eastern Ontario

Autism services in Ottawa at a glance

As of July 17, 2026, 37 autism service organizations on Ontario’s official OAP Provider List serve Ottawa, in Eastern Ontario. 32 are currently accepting new clients, offering ABA Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy. This is a voluntary list, so confirm current status directly before booking.

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Providers serving Ottawa

Verified organizations

  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)

    Autism Assessment · Diagnostic Services · Mental Health Services

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026

On the official OAP Provider List

  • A+Communication

    Speech Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • AAC and Literacy Ottawa

    Speech Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • ABA Services Ottawa

    ABA Therapy · Behavioural Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Achieve Therapy Centre

    Speech Therapy · Occupational Therapy

    2 of 2 listed clinicians accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • ACT Learning Centre

    Occupational Therapy · ABA Therapy · Behavioural Therapy

    18 of 21 listed clinicians accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Active Communication Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Allied Speech Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • ARCC Services

    Speech Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • ASPEN ABA Services

    ABA Therapy · Behavioural Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Aspire Academy

    ABA Therapy · Behavioural Therapy

    0 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Autism at Communicare Therapy (ACT Learning Centre)

    ABA Therapy · Behavioural Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Child Solutions

    ABA Therapy · Behavioural Therapy

    1 of 2 listed clinicians accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Elizabeth Eacrett Occupational Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Emerging Minds

    ABA Therapy · Behavioural Therapy

    1 of 2 listed clinicians accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Emerging Minds Est

    Occupational Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Fundamentals: Child Behaviour Solutions

    ABA Therapy · Behavioural Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Hala Chakra, R.B.A. (Independent Practice)

    ABA Therapy · Behavioural Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    Confirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Home Run Pediatric Occupational Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Horizons Behaviour Consulting

    ABA Therapy · Behavioural Therapy

    5 of 5 listed clinicians accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Howell Occupational Therapy Professional Corporation

    Occupational Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Independent Contract - Spark Lifecare

    ABA Therapy · Behavioural Therapy · Occupational Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Lisa OT

    Occupational Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Maximum Potential Autism Services

    ABA Therapy · Behavioural Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Nexus Therapy

    ABA Therapy · Behavioural Therapy

    3 of 3 listed clinicians accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Nurest Treatment Center

    ABA Therapy · Behavioural Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • On The Ball Pediatric Physio and Occupational Therapy Clinic

    Occupational Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Ottawa ABA Academy

    ABA Therapy · Behavioural Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    Confirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

    ABA Therapy · Behavioural Therapy

    0 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Outaouais OT (Private Practice)

    Occupational Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Private contractor

    ABA Therapy · Behavioural Therapy

    0 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    Confirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Private Practicce

    ABA Therapy · Behavioural Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    Confirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • private SLP practice, now ARCC Services

    Speech Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Spectrum Intervention Group

    ABA Therapy · Behavioural Therapy

    0 of 2 listed clinicians accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Waves by Words

    Speech Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    Confirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Zanon Speech Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026
  • Zanon Speech Therapy - Self Employed

    Speech Therapy

    1 of 1 listed clinician accepting new clients

    On the official OAP list — not independently verified.

    WebsiteConfirm on official sourceSnapshot July 17, 2026

Autism providers in Ottawa: common questions

How many autism providers are in Ottawa?

As of July 17, 2026, 37 autism service organizations on Ontario's official OAP Provider List serve Ottawa. 32 are currently accepting new clients. Availability changes often — confirm directly before booking.

Which autism services are available in Ottawa?

Providers in Ottawa offer ABA Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy. Each organization sets its own intake criteria, so confirm the specific service and funding you need.

Are Ottawa autism providers covered by the Ontario Autism Program?

Organizations listed here appear on the official OAP Provider List, which means they can deliver OAP-funded services. Confirm current funding status through the Ontario Autism Program and the official list before submitting expenses.

How do I confirm a Ottawa provider is still available?

Use each listing's link to the official OAP Provider List and contact the provider directly. End The Wait Ontario does not endorse or certify individual providers; this directory is an informational starting point.

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Evidence on this page

The source chain stays visible.

Key claims are paired with their source, evidence tier, and verification date so readers can inspect the public record directly.

Facts5
Sources4

89,799

children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program

Secondary sourceMCCSS FOI · Mar 2026Verified 2026-06-13

23%

Only 20,633 children have active funding agreements (23%) — less than one in four

Secondary sourceMCCSS FOI · Mar 2026Verified 2026-06-13

$965M

Ontario allocated $965M to the Ontario Autism Program in 2026-27

Government / peer-reviewedGovernment of Ontario, Ministry of Finance (2026)Verified 2026-03-26

1 in 50

According to the 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth, about 1 in 50 children and youth aged 1 to 17 in Canada had an autism diagnosis

Government / peer-reviewedPublic Health Agency of Canada (2024)Verified 2024-03-26

WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism — timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement

Government / peer-reviewedWorld Health Organization (2023)Verified 2023-11-15
Last system verification: 2026-06-13. Next scheduled update: 2026-09-10.
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