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children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
Jordan's Principle and Autism: What First Nations Families Should Know
Jordan's Principle is a separate federal process from the Ontario Autism Program.
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Jordan's Principle and Autism: What First Nations Families Should Know Jordan's Principle can fund a wide range of supports for First Nations children with autism. The principle applies to eligible First Nations children in Canada, on-reserve and off-reserve. Jordan's Principle is a separate federal process from the Ontario Autism Program. Ontario First Nations families apply through their First Nation or to Indigenous Services Canada. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/answers/jordan-principle-autism-first-nations-ontario
Download English captions (WebVTT)Jordan's Principle is a separate federal process from the Ontario Autism Program. A short explainer with music and captions. 53 seconds.
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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system