91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
What Happens to OAP When Your Child Turns 18?
Ontario Autism Program services end when a person turns 18.
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What Happens to OAP When Your Child Turns 18? Ontario Autism Program services end when a person turns 18. An ODSP application may start up to six months before the 18th birthday. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/answers/what-happens-when-you-turn-18-oap
Download English captions (WebVTT)Ontario Autism Program services end when a person turns 18. A short explainer with music and captions. 49 seconds.
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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
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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system