$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
Can You Combine the Disability Tax Credit with OAP Funding?
An autism diagnosis alone does not establish DTC eligibility.
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Can You Combine the Disability Tax Credit with OAP Funding? Neither program's rules exclude the other. Each program must be assessed under its own published requirements. Each program has its own application and its own eligibility test, so completing one does not start the other. An autism diagnosis alone does not establish DTC eligibility. CRA assesses the effects of the impairment, and a medical practitioner must complete Part B of Form T2201. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/answers/can-i-combine-dtc-and-oap-funding
Download English captions (WebVTT)An autism diagnosis alone does not establish DTC eligibility. A short explainer with music and captions. 50 seconds.
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Canada Disability Benefit for Autism: Who Qualifies
You must already be approved for the Disability Tax Credit. - Running time 0:47 Financial help
EI caregiver benefits for Ontario autism families
EI Sickness Benefits are available if your own health is affected by caregiving demands. - Running time 0:54 Financial help
Hidden costs of intensive ABA therapy in Ontario
ABA quotes may omit supervision, assessment, reporting, parent coaching, materials, travel, and cancellation charges.
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The FAO estimated $1.35 billion in annual OAP need at 2018-19 service levels for approximately 40,700 children in its 2020 report
Primary source Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (2020) Verified 2020-07-21
91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
$204.20/month
The income-tested Canada Disability Benefit provides up to $204.20/month for July 2026 to June 2027
Primary source Government of Canada Verified 2026-10-19
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