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End the Wait Ontario
Find what you need quickly. Whether you are waiting for services, looking for resources, or ready to advocate for change.
Estimate how long you might wait for OAP services based on current data and your region.
Learn how the Ontario Autism Program works, funding levels, and what to expect when invited.
Email your MPP, share your story, and join the fight for timely autism services in Ontario.
Curated research, WHO guidelines, and primary sources for advocacy and understanding.
Understanding human rights, education rights, and options while waiting for services.
End the Wait Ontario
Find what you need quickly. Whether you are waiting for services, looking for resources, or ready to advocate for change.
Estimate how long you might wait for OAP services based on current data and your region.
Learn how the Ontario Autism Program works, funding levels, and what to expect when invited.
Email your MPP, share your story, and join the fight for timely autism services in Ontario.
Curated research, WHO guidelines, and primary sources for advocacy and understanding.
Understanding human rights, education rights, and options while waiting for services.
The only consistently updated monthly tracker of Ontario Autism Program waitlist data, sourced through Freedom of Information requests. Track trends, access historical data, and get the numbers media outlets cite.
Currently Waiting
as of October 2025
Average Wait Time
from registration to service
Growth Since 2019
61,000 more children
Receiving Services
23.3% of registered
Children waiting for OAP services (2019-present)
Currently Waiting
Avg Wait Time
Since January 2019
The waitlist has grown 265.2% since 2019, far outpacing population growth.
Average wait time has increased from 18 to 60 months since tracking began.
Only 23.3% of registered children receive core services.
January 2019
15,000
waiting
Total
23,000
In Services
8,000
Wait Time
18mo
Early OAP implementation data
January 2020
18,000
waiting
Total
27,000
In Services
9,000
Wait Time
20mo
+3,000 (+20.0%)
Pre-pandemic baseline
June 2021
25,000
waiting
Total
35,000
In Services
10,000
Wait Time
24mo
+7,000 (+38.9%)
Post-pandemic surge
June 2022
33,000
waiting
Total
45,000
In Services
12,000
Wait Time
28mo
+8,000 (+32.0%)
March 2023
39,000
waiting
Total
53,000
In Services
14,000
Wait Time
30mo
+6,000 (+18.2%)
FAO Annual Report
December 2023
45,000
waiting
Total
61,000
In Services
16,000
Wait Time
33mo
+6,000 (+15.4%)
June 2024
50,500
waiting
Total
68,000
In Services
17,500
Wait Time
36mo
+5,500 (+12.2%)
December 2024
57,500
waiting
Total
76,000
In Services
18,500
Wait Time
42mo
+7,000 (+13.9%)
October 2025
64,400
waiting
Total
84,000
In Services
19,600
Wait Time
60mo
+6,900 (+12.0%)
Latest FOI data
About This Data
Request for data as of 2024-12-31
Filed: 2025-01-15 • Received: 2025-02-10
Request for data as of 2024-03-31
Filed: 2024-06-01 • Received: 2024-07-15
Request for data as of 2023-09-30
Filed: 2023-11-10 • Received: 2024-01-05
You can request updated OAP waitlist data directly from the Ontario government.
Department: Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Portal: ontario.ca/freedom-information
Request: "OAP waitlist statistics by month, including total registered, in-core services, and waiting counts"
Embed the live waitlist tracker on your website, blog, or news article. The widget automatically updates with the latest data.
Basic JavaScript Widget
Auto-updating, responsive tracker
<script src="https://www.endthewaitontario.com/api/widget/waitlist-tracker.js" async></script>
<div id="etwo-waitlist-tracker"></div>Usage Terms
Free to embed for non-commercial purposes. Please attribute to "End The Wait Ontario" and link back to this page. Contact us for commercial use.
Use this data to advocate for change. Contact your MPP, share with media, or join our advocacy network.
The only consistently updated monthly tracker of Ontario Autism Program waitlist data, sourced through Freedom of Information requests. Track trends, access historical data, and get the numbers media outlets cite.
Currently Waiting
as of October 2025
Average Wait Time
from registration to service
Growth Since 2019
61,000 more children
Receiving Services
23.3% of registered
Children waiting for OAP services (2019-present)
Currently Waiting
Avg Wait Time
Since January 2019
The waitlist has grown 265.2% since 2019, far outpacing population growth.
Average wait time has increased from 18 to 60 months since tracking began.
Only 23.3% of registered children receive core services.
January 2019
15,000
waiting
Total
23,000
In Services
8,000
Wait Time
18mo
Early OAP implementation data
January 2020
18,000
waiting
Total
27,000
In Services
9,000
Wait Time
20mo
+3,000 (+20.0%)
Pre-pandemic baseline
June 2021
25,000
waiting
Total
35,000
In Services
10,000
Wait Time
24mo
+7,000 (+38.9%)
Post-pandemic surge
June 2022
33,000
waiting
Total
45,000
In Services
12,000
Wait Time
28mo
+8,000 (+32.0%)
March 2023
39,000
waiting
Total
53,000
In Services
14,000
Wait Time
30mo
+6,000 (+18.2%)
FAO Annual Report
December 2023
45,000
waiting
Total
61,000
In Services
16,000
Wait Time
33mo
+6,000 (+15.4%)
June 2024
50,500
waiting
Total
68,000
In Services
17,500
Wait Time
36mo
+5,500 (+12.2%)
December 2024
57,500
waiting
Total
76,000
In Services
18,500
Wait Time
42mo
+7,000 (+13.9%)
October 2025
64,400
waiting
Total
84,000
In Services
19,600
Wait Time
60mo
+6,900 (+12.0%)
Latest FOI data
About This Data
Request for data as of 2024-12-31
Filed: 2025-01-15 • Received: 2025-02-10
Request for data as of 2024-03-31
Filed: 2024-06-01 • Received: 2024-07-15
Request for data as of 2023-09-30
Filed: 2023-11-10 • Received: 2024-01-05
You can request updated OAP waitlist data directly from the Ontario government.
Department: Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Portal: ontario.ca/freedom-information
Request: "OAP waitlist statistics by month, including total registered, in-core services, and waiting counts"
Embed the live waitlist tracker on your website, blog, or news article. The widget automatically updates with the latest data.
Basic JavaScript Widget
Auto-updating, responsive tracker
<script src="https://www.endthewaitontario.com/api/widget/waitlist-tracker.js" async></script>
<div id="etwo-waitlist-tracker"></div>Usage Terms
Free to embed for non-commercial purposes. Please attribute to "End The Wait Ontario" and link back to this page. Contact us for commercial use.
Use this data to advocate for change. Contact your MPP, share with media, or join our advocacy network.