End The Wait Ontario
End The Wait Ontario
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core clinical
OAP Category
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
$150-$250/hr
Average Cost
OAC Community Survey 2024
strong
Evidence Level
WHO Standards for Autism Intervention
5+ years
OAP Wait Time
FOI Data Dec 2025
Psychological and psychiatric services for autistic children who often experience co-occurring conditions including anxiety, ADHD, depression, and behavioral challenges. Critical for overall wellbeing and family support. While Mental Health Services is considered highly effective, especially during the critical window of address mental health concerns early; ongoing support may be needed, families depending on the Ontario Autism Program face a severe bottleneck. Currently, 77% of registered children are waiting to access core services like Mental Health Services.
Without timely public funding, families must either pay out-of-pocket or rely on private insurance. The average intensive Mental Health Services program costs between $3,000and $12,000 per year.
core clinical
OAP Category
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
$150-$250/hr
Average Cost
OAC Community Survey 2024
strong
Evidence Level
WHO Standards for Autism Intervention
5+ years
OAP Wait Time
FOI Data Dec 2025
Psychological and psychiatric services for autistic children who often experience co-occurring conditions including anxiety, ADHD, depression, and behavioral challenges. Critical for overall wellbeing and family support. While Mental Health Services is considered highly effective, especially during the critical window of address mental health concerns early; ongoing support may be needed, families depending on the Ontario Autism Program face a severe bottleneck. Currently, 77% of registered children are waiting to access core services like Mental Health Services.
Without timely public funding, families must either pay out-of-pocket or rely on private insurance. The average intensive Mental Health Services program costs between $3,000and $12,000 per year.