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Download the curated centres listed for this service and the local DSO contact: JSON source records. This is the curated service list, not the separate ABA directory roster. No dataset-wide verification date is recorded.
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Our regional list shows 1 centre offering diagnosis in Kitchener-Waterloo. It is a short list and may not include every provider.
We do not list wait times for individual centres. Ask each centre for its current wait. Ontario-wide reported wait for funding: 5+ years for families registered in August 2021 (community-reported, Ontario Autism Coalition, July 2026).
1 of the 1 centre on our regional list is a registered OAP provider.
MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 · Ontario Autism Coalition, July 2026 · Verified 2026-11-03
A clinical assessment process, usually led by a psychologist or physician, that determines whether a child meets the criteria for an autism diagnosis. A diagnosis report is typically required before OAP core funding can be used.
KidsAbility offers diagnosis in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. If you know of another, let us know.
| Provider | OAP registration | Contact | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| KidsAbility Other services at this location: ABA Therapy · Speech Therapy · Occupational Therapy | Registered OAP provider | 519-886-8886 | Source link not provided in this listing |
Families don’t have to wait idle for a spot to open. A separate directory tracks free and low-cost services available across Ontario now.
See free services available nowUse the listed organizations offering this service in Kitchener-Waterloo, then confirm current intake, eligibility, professional credentials, and fees or funding directly. A directory listing does not establish a regional average wait or guarantee an appointment.
How many children are on the Ontario autism waitlist in 2026?
As of May 13, 2026, 91,974 children are registered with the Ontario Autism Program. However, only 20,711 (22.5%) have an active Core Funding Agreement. 71,263 registered children have no active funding agreement. The FAO counted 70,176 registered at the end of 2023-24.
Source: MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 · Open source record
Is the Ontario Autism Program underfunded?
The 2026-27 Ontario Budget allocated $965 million for autism services, up from $779 million in 2025-26, while 91,974 children are registered. The budget record supports the current allocation; the historical FAO funding model is cited separately.
Source: 2026-27 Ontario Budget · Open source record
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91,974
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