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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Place CentreOAP Provider | Diagnosis · ABA Therapy · Speech Therapy | 1-833-575-5437 | Source for Surrey Place Centre (opens in a new tab) |
| Geneva Centre for AutismOAP Provider | Diagnosis · Behaviour Support · Social Skills | 416-322-7877 | Source for Geneva Centre for Autism (opens in a new tab) |
| Autism Ontario - Toronto | Support Groups · Resources · Workshops | 416-246-9592 | No public source on file |
Contact and service details link to each centre's listed source where available.
Besides the centres above.
What is the DSO contact for Toronto region?
DSO Toronto Region: 2 Surrey Pl, Toronto ON M5S 2C2. Phone: 1-855-372-3858 (1-855-DS-ADULT). The DSO (Developmental Services Ontario) is the single point of access to adult developmental services and can help with transitions to adult supports. [DSO] For child OAP services, contact AccessOAP at 1-833-425-2445.
Source: Developmental Services Ontario [DSO] · Open source record
What is Surrey Place and how do I contact them?
Surrey Place is Toronto's primary autism service provider offering OAP registration, ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and mental health services. [SP] Location: 2 Surrey Place, Toronto ON M5S 2C2. Autism services phone: 1-833-575-5437 (1-833-575-KIDS). They also serve as the DSO Toronto region office. Surrey Place is an OAP-approved provider and offers service in multiple languages.
Source: Surrey Place [SP] · 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. 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
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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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