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Our regional list shows 1 centre offering diagnosis in Sudbury. 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).
OAP registration is not confirmed for the centres listed below — ask directly before assuming funding applies.
MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 · Ontario Autism Coalition, July 2026 · Verified 2026-08-10
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.
Our regional list shows one centre in the Sudbury area offering diagnosis for autistic individuals. If you know of another, let us know.
Looking beyond these centres? See Sudbury autism providers, which lists organizations on the official OAP Provider List and others we checked.
For assessment, schools and funding in one place, see autism services in Sudbury.
| Provider | OAP registration | Wait Time | Contact | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Community Network Other services at this location: Service Coordination | Not confirmed | Not listed here — contact the provider for a current estimate | 705-566-3416 Located in Sudbury | Source link not provided in this listing |
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See free services available nowHow 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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