91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
Does Ontario publish OAP wait-time rankings by former LHIN region?
For core clinical services, Ontario invites children and youth in registration order.
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Does Ontario publish OAP wait-time rankings by former LHIN region? Ontario's old 14-region LHIN terminology cannot describe an OAP waitlist breakdown. For core clinical services, Ontario invites children and youth in registration order. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/answers/autism-waitlist-by-lhin-region-ontario
Download English captions (WebVTT)For core clinical services, Ontario invites children and youth in registration order. A short explainer with music and captions. 54 seconds.
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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system