Surrey Place Centre
Registered OAP provider416-925-2169
Located in Toronto
Published Wait Time:18-24 months
Other services at this location: ABA Therapy · Speech Therapy
In brief
Quick summary
- 2 centres offering diagnosis in Toronto.
- 2 of 2 listed a wait time; the rest don't publish one. Ontario-wide reported wait for funding is 5+ years for families registered in 2021 (community-reported, Ontario Autism Coalition, July 2026).
- 2 of 2 are registered OAP providers.
What is Diagnosis?
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.
Advocates across Toronto continue to highlight that a years-long delay for core clinical services falls short of the Ontario Autism Program's stated goal of timely access to evidence-based care.
There are currently 2 centers offering diagnosis for autistic individuals in the Toronto area. Ontario Autism Program (OAP) funding can be used for eligible services at approved providers.
Providers offering Diagnosis
Geneva Centre for Autism
Registered OAP provider416-322-7877
Located in Toronto
Published Wait Time:12-18 months
Other services at this location: Behaviour Support · Social Skills
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 facts from this page(2)
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
Official Government Sources
- [2024]Autism spectrum disorder among children and youth in Canada 2019Government RecordPublic Health Agency of Canada • Government • 2024-03-26
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
- [2015]Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recommendations for Practice and ResearchPeer-ReviewedZwaigenbaum L, Bauman ML, Stone WL, et al. (Pediatrics) • Academic • 2015-10-01
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Facts6
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Evidence supports autism screening and intervention commencing in the first 2 years of life — earlier identification directly enables earlier intervention during the highest neural plasticity window
1 in 50
According to the 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth, about 1 in 50 children and youth aged 1 to 17 in Canada had an autism diagnosis
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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