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Our regional list shows 1 centre offering urgent response in Windsor. 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 short-term, crisis-oriented service for situations that cannot wait for a standard intake queue; eligibility criteria vary by provider.
Our regional list shows one centre in the Windsor area offering urgent response for autistic individuals. If you know of another, let us know.
Looking beyond these centres? See Windsor 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 Windsor.
| Provider | OAP registration | Wait Time | Contact | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, Regional Children's Centre Other services at this location: Mental Health | Not confirmed | Not listed here — contact the provider for a current estimate | 519-257-5437 Located in Windsor | 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. 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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