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MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 · Verified 2026-11-03
| Segment | Value |
|---|---|
| Active Core Funding Agreements | 20,711 |
| Registered without an active agreement | 71,263 |
| Service centre | Services | Phone | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), including the Ottawa Children's Treatment CentreOAP Provider | Diagnosis · Medical Support · ABA Therapy · Speech Therapy · Occupational Therapy | 613-737-7600 | No public source on file |
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What autism services does CHEO offer?
CHEO (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario) provides ABA-based services, autism diagnosis, and the Autism Family Advisory Committee. [CHEO] Location: 401 Smyth Rd, Ottawa ON K1H 8L1. Phone: 613-737-7600. CHEO serves Eastern Ontario and offers interdisciplinary assessment, treatment, and support for children with autism spectrum disorder.
Source: CHEO [CHEO] · Open source record
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
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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