What registration month is OAP currently processing?

As of March 2026, the Ontario Autism Program is sending core clinical services invitations to families who registered with AccessOAP around February 2021. This is based on community-reported data from the Ontario Autism Coalition Facebook group.

How do I know when I'll get my OAP invitation?

Your invitation timing depends on when you registered with AccessOAP. The OAP processes registrations roughly in chronological order. Use the estimator on this page to enter your registration date and get an approximate invitation timeline.

How fast is OAP processing invitations?

Based on community data from 2024-2026, OAP has been processing approximately 12 months of registrations per 12 calendar months (roughly a 1:1 ratio). This means if you registered 12 months after the current processing date, you can expect to wait approximately 12 more months.

Why has OAP processing slowed down?

OAP processing speed is affected by the total number of children on the waitlist (87,692 as of December 2025 FOI data), available funding, regional capacity, and the complexity of transitioning families into core clinical services. The program has been gradually increasing throughput but demand continues to outpace capacity.

Will registering earlier get me services faster?

OAP invitations are sent based on your original AccessOAP registration date. If you are already registered, your position is set. If you have not yet registered, registering as soon as possible is critical as the waitlist continues to grow. Call AccessOAP at 1-833-425-2445 to register.

Community-Verified Data

OAP Processing Tracker

Track what registration month the Ontario Autism Program is currently processing for core clinical services. Updated monthly with community-verified data.

How many children are on the Ontario autism waitlist in 2026?

As of December 2025, **87,692 children are registered with the Ontario Autism Program**. [FOI] However, only **20,293 (23.1%)** have an active Core Funding Agreement. This represents a 281% growth in the waitlist since 2019, with over 67,000 children still waiting for essential funding.

Source: FOI Data Dec 2025, FAO Report 2024

Is the Ontario Autism Program underfunded?

Yes. The Financial Accountability Office (FAO) determines that **$1.35 billion annually** is needed to serve all registered children, but the OAP budget is capped at **$779 million** (2025-26). [FAO] This $570M+ annual shortfall is the primary driver of the perpetual 87,000+ child waitlist.

Source: Financial Accountability Office of Ontario [FAO]

Current Processing Status

OAP is currently inviting families who registered in:

February 2021

Last verified: March 2026Source: Ontario Autism Coalition Facebook Group

Estimate Your Invitation Date

Enter the month and year you registered with AccessOAP to estimate when you may receive your core clinical services invitation.

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Processing Timeline

Historical data showing what registration month OAP was processing at each point in time. Based on community reports.

Jan 2024