91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
OAP Care Coordinator Call: What to Expect
The coordinator uses what you share to set your child's support level and funding.
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OAP Care Coordinator Call: What to Expect Think of it as a needs interview, not a test of you. The coordinator uses what you share to set your child's support level and funding. Bring your child's diagnosis report, existing therapy records, your goals, and your questions. Do not leave the call without understanding your next concrete steps. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/answers/oap-care-coordinator-calls-what-to-expect
Download English captions (WebVTT)The coordinator uses what you share to set your child's support level and funding. A short explainer with music and captions. 51 seconds.
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OAP waitlist and funding status in 2026
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Ontario Autism Program eligibility
A child qualifies if they are under 18, live in Ontario, and have a written autism diagnosis from a qualified professional. - Running time 0:48 OAP wait and funding
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Every family registered in the OAP is eligible for Foundational Family Services at no cost, with no funding agreement required.
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Only 20,711 children have active funding agreements (22.5%), less than one in four
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism. Timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement
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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system