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OAP Category
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Adult Housing & Residential Support for Autism in Ontario
Support for autistic adults to live as independently as possible, ranging from supported group living to independent apartments with modular supports.
Adult Housing & Residential Support at a Glance
$0-$0/hr
Average Cost
OAC Community Survey 2024
strong
Evidence Level
WHO Standards for Autism Intervention
5+ years
OAP Wait Time
FOI Data Dec 2025 (Ontario Autism Coalition)
Support for autistic adults to live as independently as possible, ranging from supported group living to independent apartments with modular supports. While Adult Housing & Residential Support is considered highly effective, especially during the critical window of planning should begin at age 14, families depending on the Ontario Autism Program face a severe bottleneck. Currently, 76.9% of registered children are waiting to access core services like Adult Housing & Residential Support.
Cost and Funding Options
Without timely public funding, families must either pay out-of-pocket or rely on private insurance. The average intensive Adult Housing & Residential Support program costs between $15,000and $60,000 per year.
Frequently Asked Questions: Adult Housing & Residential Support
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Verified References & Sources
Updated:Government Reports & Data
[2024]
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services: Spending Plan ReviewVerified FAO Data
Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) • Report • 2024-02-29
[2021]
Autism Services: A Financial ReviewVerified FAO Data
Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) • Report • 2021-06-01
Official
[2023]
Autism Spectrum Disorders Fact SheetOfficial Source
World Health Organization (WHO) • Official • 2023-11-15
Commitment to Accuracy: Our data is independently verified against official government reports (FAO, MCCSS), peer-reviewed scientific literature, and accessible public records. Last updated: February 1, 2026.
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