End the Wait Ontario
End the Wait Ontario
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End the Wait Ontario
End the Wait Ontario
70,176 children waiting 5+ years for autism services. Complete data, regional breakdowns, and what the waitlist means for your family.
Number of children waiting for Ontario Autism Program services (2019-2025)
| Year | Children Waiting | Wait Time | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 23,000 | 18 months | |
| 2020 | 35,000 | 24 months | +52.2% |
| 2021 | 45,000 | 28 months | +28.6% |
| 2022 | 53,000 | 30 months | +17.8% |
| 2023 | 61,000 | 33 months | +15.1% |
| 2024 | 68,000 | 35 months | +11.5% |
| 2025 | 73,000 | 36 months | +7.4% |
The waitlist affects families across all of Ontario. Wait times vary by region due to provider availability, but everywhere families face years-long delays.
Regional data shows Northern Ontario faces the longest waits (48 months) due to provider shortages. Toronto has the most children waiting (18,250). No region meets WHO recommendations for timely access.
EndTheWaitOntario.com is a grassroots initiative fighting for the 70,176 children waiting years for autism services. We provide verified data, advocacy tools, and a platform for families to demand change from provincial officials.
Data sourced from the Financial Accountability Office (FAO) of Ontario
EndTheWaitOntario.com is committed to accuracy. Our data is independently verified against official government reports, scientific literature, and accessible public records.
70,176 children waiting 5+ years for autism services. Complete data, regional breakdowns, and what the waitlist means for your family.
Number of children waiting for Ontario Autism Program services (2019-2025)
| Year | Children Waiting | Wait Time | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 23,000 | 18 months | |
| 2020 | 35,000 | 24 months | +52.2% |
| 2021 | 45,000 | 28 months | +28.6% |
| 2022 | 53,000 | 30 months | +17.8% |
| 2023 | 61,000 | 33 months | +15.1% |
| 2024 | 68,000 | 35 months | +11.5% |
| 2025 | 73,000 | 36 months | +7.4% |
The waitlist affects families across all of Ontario. Wait times vary by region due to provider availability, but everywhere families face years-long delays.
Regional data shows Northern Ontario faces the longest waits (48 months) due to provider shortages. Toronto has the most children waiting (18,250). No region meets WHO recommendations for timely access.
EndTheWaitOntario.com is a grassroots initiative fighting for the 70,176 children waiting years for autism services. We provide verified data, advocacy tools, and a platform for families to demand change from provincial officials.
Data sourced from the Financial Accountability Office (FAO) of Ontario
EndTheWaitOntario.com is committed to accuracy. Our data is independently verified against official government reports, scientific literature, and accessible public records.