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At 18, parental authority ends, but guardianship is not automatic

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Guardianship is a court-ordered legal arrangement that removes a person's right to make their own decisions in specified areas

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This page provides general information, not legal advice.

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Healthcare providers cannot share medical information without your child's consent.

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Understanding what changes, and what does not, is the foundation of future planning.

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If decision-making support is needed, supported decision-making should be explored before guardianship.

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Read the guide
www.endthewaitontario.com/autism-guardianship-ontario