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Estimate how many therapy hours your OAP funding may cover. A planning tool, not a provider quote. Real costs vary.
See what a year of therapy costs next to the funding you expect.
What you will need: Therapy hours and hourly rates by service type
How many children are on the Ontario autism waitlist in 2026?
As of May 13, 2026, 91,974 children are registered with the Ontario Autism Program. However, only 20,711 (22.5%) have an active Core Funding Agreement. 71,263 registered children have no active funding agreement. The FAO counted 70,176 registered at the end of 2023-24.
Source: MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 · Open source record
Is the Ontario Autism Program underfunded?
The 2026-27 Ontario Budget allocated $965 million for autism services, up from $779 million in 2025-26, while 91,974 children are registered. The budget record supports the current allocation; the historical FAO funding model is cited separately.
Source: 2026-27 Ontario Budget · Open source record
This planner compares the annual OAP funding amount you enter with the annual cost of the therapy hours and rates you choose.
It is a planning tool, not a provider quote. Real costs vary by provider, service type, availability, and timing.
It does not use an average or an assumed price. Every hourly rate is one you enter. The prefilled ranges are editable planning examples, not a current market survey.
It does not set your OAP funding amount or guarantee service availability. AccessOAP's needs assessment determines your actual funding, and a regulated provider, not this planner, should set your child's therapy goals, frequency, and hours.
These editable examples were compiled in 2024 and 2025 and are not a current market survey. Rates vary by provider, location, and service model. Use a current written quote when planning.
| Service | Example rate per hour | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABA Therapy | $65-$125 | Applied Behaviour Analysis by Instructor/Therapist (BCBA supervision billed separately) | Editable planning example; not a current market survey |
| Speech Therapy | $140-$200 | Speech-Language Pathologist (S-LP(C), Reg. CASLPO) | Editable planning example; not a current market survey |
| Occupational Therapy | $120-$180 | Occupational Therapist (OT Reg. (Ont)) | Editable planning example; not a current market survey |
| Clinical Supervision | $150-$250 | Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) oversight and program design | Editable planning example; not a current market survey |
With limited OAP funding, most families must prioritize therapy services based on their child most urgent needs.
Strategies to maximize therapy hours within your OAP budget.
This Therapy Budget Planner provides estimates only, computed from the hours and rates you enter. The prefilled ranges are editable planning examples, not a current market survey. Actual provider rates vary by location, qualifications, and service delivery model, so use a written quote. OAP funding amounts are determined through the AccessOAP needs assessment and may differ from the estimates shown. This tool is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee service availability or specific funding amounts.
Divide your annual funding amount by the hourly rate of therapy, then divide by 52 weeks. For example, with $12,000 in OAP funding and ABA therapy at $95/hour: $12,000 / $95 = 126 annual hours / 52 weeks = 2.4 hours per week. The planner automates this for multiple therapy types at once.
Use a current written quote from the provider you are considering. The prefilled ranges are editable planning examples, not a current market survey, and actual rates can vary by provider, location, qualifications, and service model.
No. You enter the weekly hours you want to model, and the calculator shows the resulting cost. Therapy goals and intensity should be individualized with regulated professionals who know the child; this planning tool does not recommend a universal hours target or prescribe care.
Yes. Enter hours and rates for any combination of the therapy types shown to compare the combined annual cost. Confirm current OAP eligibility and allowable-expense rules with AccessOAP before spending or committing funds.
There is no universal hours target that fits every autistic child. A regulated provider should help set individualized goals, frequency, and duration using the child’s needs, preferences, response to support, and family circumstances.
Look up published annual amounts by age band and support-needs category.
Look Up FundingHow is OAP funding determined?
OAP Core Clinical Services funding is determined by a "Determination of Needs" interview. Based on age and support intensity, annual funding ranges from $6,600 to $65,000. This envelope must cover all eligible therapies (ABA, Speech, OT) and technology for the year.
Source: AccessOAP Determination of Needs
What services are included in the OAP?
The OAP includes: 1) Core Clinical Services (needs-based therapy funding), 2) Foundational Family Services (free webinars/coaching), 3) Caregiver-Mediated Early Years (parent coaching for toddlers), 4) Entry to School (school readiness), and 5) Urgent Response Services (short-term crisis intervention).
Source: Ontario Autism Program Service Streams
How long do families wait for Ontario autism services?
The reported wait for OAP Core Clinical Services funding is 5+ years for families registered in August 2021 (community-reported, Ontario Autism Coalition, July 2026). The FOI data does not contain a government-published average.
Source: Ontario Autism Coalition, July 2026 · Open source record
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