91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
Programs for adults with autism in Ontario
When your child turns 18, OAP (Ontario Autism Program) funding ends.
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Programs for adults with autism in Ontario When your child turns 18, OAP (Ontario Autism Program) funding ends. Start before the birthday; adult systems have separate applications and do not automatically continue from OAP. Ontario Disability Support Program provides income support and employment benefits for eligible autistic adults. An application does not guarantee a service start date. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/adults
Download English captions (WebVTT)When your child turns 18, OAP (Ontario Autism Program) funding ends. A short explainer with music and captions. 34 seconds.
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What Happens to Autism Funding at 18 in Ontario?
OAP funding does not automatically continue into adulthood. - Running time 0:49 Teens and adults
What Happens to OAP When Your Child Turns 18?
Ontario Autism Program services end when a person turns 18. - Running time 0:38 Teens and adults
Autism and guardianship in Ontario: what changes at 18
If decision-making support is needed, supported decision-making should be explored before guardianship.
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US$2.4M
Lifetime support costs for autism with co-occurring intellectual disability can reach US$2.4 million per person (Buescher et al.)
Primary source Buescher et al. (2014) Verified 2014-08-01
1 in 50
According to the 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth, about 1 in 50 children and youth aged 1 to 17 in Canada had an autism diagnosis
Primary source Public Health Agency of Canada (2024) Verified 2024-03-26
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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system