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Ontario Autism Program
Registration and funding figures
May 13, 2026
MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026
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MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 · Verified 2026-08-10
| Segment | Value |
|---|---|
| Active Core Funding Agreements | 20,711 |
| Registered without an active agreement | 71,263 |
| Service centre | Services | Phone | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| TVCC - Thames Valley Children's CentreOAP Provider | Diagnosis · ABA Therapy · Speech Therapy · Occupational Therapy | 519-685-8700 | Source for TVCC - Thames Valley Children's Centre (opens in a new tab) |
| CPRI | Diagnosis · Behaviour Support | No public phone on file | No public source on file |
Contact and service details link to each centre's listed source where available.
Besides the centres above.
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. This represents ~300% growth in registrations since 2019, with 71,263 children still waiting for essential funding.
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. Pending verification: Editorial review not recorded. Excluded from citation-ready exports.
Source: 2026-27 Ontario Budget · Open source record
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91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
22.5%
Only 20,711 children have active funding agreements (22.5%), less than one in four
$965M
Ontario allocated $965M to the Ontario Autism Program in 2026-27
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