91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
Autism Levels 1, 2, and 3: What Do They Mean?
A level describes support needs at one point in time, not ability or worth.
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Autism Levels 1, 2, and 3: What Do They Mean? A level describes support needs at one point in time, not ability or worth. Ontario's list of required items does not include a support level. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/answers/level-1-vs-level-2-vs-level-3-autism
Download English captions (WebVTT)A level describes support needs at one point in time, not ability or worth. A short explainer with music and captions. 52 seconds.
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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
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