91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
OAP Clinical Standards & Fee Benchmarks
Ontario Hourly Clinical Fee Benchmarks (2026)
Based on median professional association fee schedules and clinical provider audits across the Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, and regional Ontario.
Clinical Psychologist$225 – $260 / hr
Comprehensive diagnostic assessment, behavioral plan clinical oversight, and specialized therapy.
Speech-Language Pathologist$140 – $195 / hr
Communication assessment, AAC device evaluation, verbal fluency, and social pragmatics.
Occupational Therapist$130 – $185 / hr
Sensory processing, fine motor coordination, self-regulation, and adaptive daily living skills.
Behaviour Analyst (BCBA / R.B.A.)$125 – $175 / hr
Functional behavior assessment, curriculum design, parent coaching, and therapy team supervision.
Instructor Therapist (Direct ABA)$55 – $90 / hr
Direct 1-on-1 implementation of individualized behavioral plan under registered R.B.A. supervision.
Physiotherapist (Pediatric)$120 – $170 / hr
Gross motor coordination, balance training, posture, and mobility support.
OAP Expense Reconciliation Requirements
When submitting expenses to AccessOAP or your Childhood Budget reconciliation, every invoice must include:
- Child's full legal name and date of birth
- Exact date and duration of each clinical service rendered
- Name, professional title, and regulatory College registration number of the supervising clinician
- Itemized breakdown distinguishing direct therapy from assessment or clinical supervision
- Proof of payment (processed receipt or zero-balance invoice)
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22.5%
Only 20,711 children have active funding agreements (22.5%), less than one in four
WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism. Timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement
Last system verification: 2026-08-10. Next scheduled update: 2026-11-05.
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