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The map uses the provider directory records. City markers use city-level coordinates unless a provider publishes a more precise site location.
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Provider names, services, contact details, and verification dates come from the ETWO provider directory dataset. Map markers are for navigation and may use city-level coordinates; they are not exact travel destinations unless the record says otherwise.
Availability is provider-supplied or directory-record information and may change. Confirm the address, intake route, funding, age range, and current availability directly before travelling or relying on a service.
91,974
Registered children
MCCSS FOI via OAC, May 2026
20,711
Active funding agreements
MCCSS FOI via OAC, May 2026
71,263
Waiting for funding
MCCSS FOI via OAC, May 2026
How this page works
The totals are province-wide. Provider markers come from the provider directory dataset. A listing is not an endorsement, proof of current availability, or a regional service-quality score.
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Region-grouped links to every local guide the site covers.
Dense provider market; hospital and school-board pathways are more crowded.
Bilingual options and Ottawa-area hospital access; some long travel corridors.
Mixed urban and rural routes across Simcoe, Muskoka, and nearby communities.
Hospital hubs and cross-region therapy travel between smaller centres.
Distance and lower provider density; telehealth often fills local gaps.
How do autism wait times vary by region in Ontario?
Ontario autism wait times vary by region, but the current verified waitlist count is province-wide: 71,263 children were waiting for funding as of May 2026. Northern Ontario families face fewer nearby providers and longer travel distances, while Ottawa, London, Toronto/GTA, and other regions still report multi-year waits.
Source: MCCSS FOI via OAC May 2026 & regional family reports · Verify Link
What is the autism service situation in Northern Ontario?
Northern Ontario faces a severe autism service crisis with only ~12 BCBAs serving 800,000km². Families travel 500km+ for therapy, facing winter closures and annual travel costs exceeding $30,000. Indigenous communities face significant barriers to accessing OAP services in remote areas.
Source: Northern Health Equity Report · Verify Link
Can autistic students get an educational assistant (EA)?
Schools may assign EAs based on IEP needs, but 47% of families report insufficient supports. EA availability varies by board and often fails to match clinical needs, leaving many autistic students without necessary classroom support.
Source: Ontario Education Act & OAC · Verify Link
Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Evidence on this page
Key claims are paired with their source, evidence tier, and verification date so readers can inspect the public record directly.