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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Hidden costs of intensive ABA therapy in Ontario An ABA quote may lead with an hourly rate for direct therapy. That is the cost of the front-line therapist sitting with your child. ABA quotes may omit supervision, assessment, reporting, parent coaching, materials, travel, and cancellation charges. Request every fee in writing before signing. Ask the provider to add up every line for you in writing. Get the contract reviewed by someone familiar with ABA services before committing. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/answers/hidden-costs-intensive-aba-ontario

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Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) delivered to children aged 18–30 months produced significant gains in IQ, adaptive behaviour, and autism severity — some children no longer met diagnostic criteria at follow-up

Primary source Dawson G, Rogers S, Munson J, et al. (2010) Verified 2010-01-01

Cochrane systematic review finds evidence that early intensive behavioural intervention (EIBI) may produce positive effects on adaptive behaviour and communication for young children with ASD (low certainty of evidence)

Primary source Reichow B, Hume K, Barton EE, Boyd BA (2018) Verified 2018-05-09

WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism. Timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement

Primary source World Health Organization (2025) Verified 2025-09-17
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Written by Spencer Carroll

Founder & Autism Advocate

Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system