91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
Autism Services Covered by OHIP in Ontario
OHIP covers physician and psychiatrist assessments for autism diagnosis, including developmental pediatrician consultations.
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Autism Services Covered by OHIP in Ontario OHIP covers physician and psychiatrist assessments for autism diagnosis, including developmental pediatrician consultations. The Ontario Autism Program is the primary funder for autism-specific therapies not covered by OHIP. Foundational Family Services are also available at no cost while families wait. Ask each private psychologist for their current fee and how long the assessment takes. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/answers/autism-services-covered-by-ohip
Download English captions (WebVTT)OHIP covers physician and psychiatrist assessments for autism diagnosis, including developmental pediatrician consultations. A short explainer with music and captions. 51 seconds.
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22.5%
Only 20,711 children have active funding agreements (22.5%), less than one in four
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
$965M
Ontario allocated $965M to the Ontario Autism Program in 2026-27
Primary source Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance (2026) Verified 2026-03-26
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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system