91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
Moving to Ontario with an autistic child - OAP guide
Register with AccessOAP as soon as you live in Ontario.
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Moving to Ontario with an autistic child - OAP guide The OAP waitlist starts fresh in Ontario. Your child must be under 18 and have a written autism diagnosis. Your registration date determines your place in the queue. Register with AccessOAP as soon as you live in Ontario. Apply for OHIP on your first day; there is no longer an OHIP waiting period. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/answers/oap-moving-from-another-province
Download English captions (WebVTT)Register with AccessOAP as soon as you live in Ontario. A short explainer with music and captions. 52 seconds.
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Newly diagnosed with autism in Ontario?
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OAP Age Eligibility: Birth to 18 and What Comes After
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OAP Care Coordinator Call: What to Expect
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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