TVCC - Thames Valley Children's Centre
Registered OAP providerLocated in London
Wait Time:
Not published — contact provider for a current estimateOther services at this location:
DiagnosisSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
Quick summary
- 1 centre offering aba therapy in London — the only one on record here.
- None of the listed centres publish a public wait time. Ontario-wide reported wait for funding is 5+ years for families registered in 2021 (community-reported, Ontario Autism Coalition, July 2026).
- 1 of 1 are registered OAP providers.
What is ABA Therapy?
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a structured, evidence-based therapy that breaks skills into small steps and uses reinforcement to build communication, social, and daily-living skills.
The cost of the years-long waitlist in London isn't only financial. It is measured in delayed access to therapy during developmental windows that clinical research identifies as time-sensitive.
Only one centre in the London area is on record offering aba therapy for autistic individuals. If you know of another, let us know.
Providers offering ABA Therapy
Questions worth asking before you register
- Is this service currently accepting new OAP-funded clients, or is there a separate waitlist for funded spots?
- What is your current estimated wait, and can you confirm it in writing or by email?
- Do you require a diagnosis report, physician referral, or specific intake paperwork before I can book?
- Is there a deposit, hold fee, or cancellation policy attached to the waitlist?
- If I also register with another provider, will accepting an opening here affect my other waitlist positions?
While you’re on a waitlist
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 nowCitable source facts(2)Question-and-answer pairs with their source and verification link.
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.
Source: 2026-27 Ontario Budget · Open source record
Verified References & Sources
Watchdog Reports
- [2024]Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services: Spending Plan ReviewWatchdog ReportFinancial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) • Watchdog report • 2024-06-05
FOI Records
- [2026]Ontario Autism Program figures as of May 13, 2026 (MCCSS, released under Freedom of Information to the Ontario Autism Coalition; published in the OAC "OAP At A Glance" update, July 2026)FOI RecordMinistry of Children, Community and Social Services (Ontario), obtained by the Ontario Autism Coalition • FOI record • 2026-05-13
Official Organizations
- [2025]Autism Spectrum Disorders Fact Sheet (updated September 17, 2025)Government RecordWorld Health Organization (WHO) • Official • 2025-09-17
Peer-Reviewed Research
- [2010]Randomized, Controlled Trial of an Intervention for Toddlers With Autism: The Early Start Denver ModelPeer-ReviewedDawson G, Rogers S, Munson J, et al. (Pediatrics) • Academic • 2010-01-01
- [2018]Early intensive behavioural intervention (EIBI) for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)Peer-ReviewedReichow B, Hume K, Barton EE, Boyd BA (Cochrane Systematic Review) • Academic • 2018-05-09
Related Resources
Evidence on this page
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Key claims are paired with their source, evidence tier, and verification date so readers can inspect the public record directly.
Facts6
Sources5
Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) delivered to children aged 18–30 months produced significant gains in IQ, adaptive behaviour, and autism severity — some children no longer met diagnostic criteria at follow-up
Cochrane systematic review finds evidence that early intensive behavioural intervention (EIBI) may produce positive effects on adaptive behaviour and communication for young children with ASD (low certainty of evidence)
WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism. Timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement
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
Last system verification: 2026-08-10. Next scheduled update: 2026-11-05.
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