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Of **88,175 children registered** in the Ontario Autism Program (Dec 2025), only **23.4%** are receiving core clinical services funding. [FOI] The vast majority — approximately **76.6%** — remain on the waitlist during their most critical developmental years.

Source: CBC FOI Jan 2026

No. Government claims of "clearing the backlog" refer only to administrative invitations, not actual service delivery. While **88,175 children** are registered, over 67,000 still lack funding for clinical therapy. [FOI] Dec 2025 data confirms that only 23.4% of children have accessed core services.

Source: CBC FOI Jan 2026

While waiting for OAP Core Clinical Services, families can access: Foundational Family Services (free, no waitlist), school-based IEP supports, Preschool Speech and Language programs, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, private therapy (if financially able), and DSO registration for transition planning.

Source: Ontario Autism Program