91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
What does the regional model show?
6 of 11 Ontario regions rated "critical" for autism service access. Regional service data is an ETWO model, not a published wait-time measure.
MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 · ETWO regional model · Verified 2026-08-10
In brief
In short
- 6 of 11 Ontario regions rated "critical" for autism service access
- Regional service data is an ETWO model, not a published wait-time measure
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- Regional disparities violate the principle of equitable access to care
Verified: 2026-08-10Scope: Ontario, Canada
Regional service access
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ETWO regional model · Verified 2026-08-10
| Region | Service Centres | OAP Providers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 3 | 2 | ETWO regional model |
| Ottawa | 2 | 1 | ETWO regional model |
| Hamilton | 3 | 1 | ETWO regional model |
| Kingston | 2 | 1 | ETWO regional model |
| London | 2 | 1 | ETWO regional model |
| Sudbury | 2 | 0 | ETWO regional model |
| Windsor | 2 | 1 | ETWO regional model |
| Kitchener-Waterloo | 2 | 1 | ETWO regional model |
| Mississauga | 2 | 1 | ETWO regional model |
| Niagara | 2 | 1 | ETWO regional model |
| Durham | 2 | 2 | ETWO regional model |
| York Region | 2 | 2 | ETWO regional model |
| Barrie-Simcoe | 2 | 1 | ETWO regional model |
| Peterborough-Kawartha | 2 | 1 | ETWO regional model |
| Belleville | 2 | 1 | ETWO regional model |
| Thunder Bay | 2 | 1 | ETWO regional model |
| Sault Ste. Marie | 2 | 1 | ETWO regional model |
Source: ETWO regional model · Verified 2026-08-10
Regional source records
Data Sources
- MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026
- FAO Annual Reports
- ETWO regional model (method: /service-map)
Last updated: 2026-08-10
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- MCCSS Ontario Autism Program figures, May 13, 2026, obtained by the Ontario Autism Coalition under Freedom of Information. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (Ontario), obtained by the Ontario Autism Coalition (May 13, 2026)
- Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services: Spending Plan Review (2024). Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (2024)
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22.5%
Only 20,711 children have active funding agreements (22.5%), less than one in four
WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism. Timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement
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