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Asking the same core questions helps families compare options on something more than marketing language.
Questions about training, communication, goals, and family involvement can reveal problems quickly.
A structured guide reduces the “did I forget to ask something important?” feeling after each conversation.
How To Use It
This template works best when it stays lightweight. The goal is not perfect bookkeeping. The goal is a record you can actually use later.
Use the same question set each time so notes stay comparable from one provider to the next.
Costs, wait times, and therapy approach details are easier to evaluate when they are captured immediately.
Mark clear strengths, concerns, and follow-up questions before moving to the next provider.
What To Track
The strongest records are the ones that capture recurring therapy costs and the smaller support expenses that quietly add up over the year.
Questions about qualifications, supervision, and relevant autism experience.
How the provider works, what they measure, and how progress is discussed.
Parent involvement, scheduling realities, and how concerns are handled.
Rates, billing, cancellation policies, and what is not obvious upfront.
Live Preview
The printable guide is formatted so you can use it during live calls or consultations and keep your notes in one place.
If two providers sound similar, the notes you take on communication style and family fit often become the deciding factor. Press Ctrl+P (Windows) or Cmd+P (Mac) when you are ready to print or save a PDF.
Next Step
Use the interview guide with our diagnosis, school, and financial planning resources so provider decisions fit the bigger picture.
Commitment to Accuracy: Our data is verified against official government reports (FAO, MCCSS), peer-reviewed scientific literature, and accessible public records. Last updated: March 24, 2026.
Verified Facts
88,175 — children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
23.4% — Only 20,666 children have active funding agreements () — less than one in four
$965M — Ontario allocated to the Ontario Autism Program in 2026-27
According to the FAO (2020 report), OAP funding covers less than one-third of estimated need at 2018-19 service levels
WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism — timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement