$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
How Much Does Private ABA Therapy Cost in Ontario?
Compare the proposed service plan as well as the total price.
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How Much Does Private ABA Therapy Cost in Ontario? Compare the proposed service plan as well as the total price. Ask for the supervising professional’s name and registration information before agreeing to fees. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/answers/how-much-does-private-aba-cost-ontario
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Is ABA Therapy Covered by Insurance? Ontario Guide
ABA therapy (often considered "educational") is commonly NOT covered by extended health benefits. - Running time 0:53 Financial help
Jordan's Principle and Autism: What First Nations Families Should Know
Jordan's Principle is a separate federal process from the Ontario Autism Program. - Running time 0:56 Financial help
Medical Expense Tax Deductions for Autism
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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
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