1 in 50
According to the 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth, about 1 in 50 children and youth aged 1 to 17 in Canada had an autism diagnosis
Primary source Public Health Agency of Canada (2024) Verified 2024-03-26
Find the right starting point for serious food restriction
Food selectivity, sensory or oral-motor difficulty, ARFID, and eating disorders can require different assessment and support.
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Find the right starting point for serious food restriction Food selectivity, sensory or oral-motor difficulty, ARFID, and eating disorders can require different assessment and support. Unlike picky eating, ARFID is not driven by body image concerns. A registered dietitian experienced in pediatric autism nutrition should assess for common deficiencies. Schools are required under the Education Act and AODA to accommodate feeding differences documented in a child's IEP. Ask your family physician or developmental pediatrician about local feeding-disorder assessment and treatment options. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/autism-and-eating-disorders-ontario
Download English captions (WebVTT)Food selectivity, sensory or oral-motor difficulty, ARFID, and eating disorders can require different assessment and support. A short explainer with music and captions. 54 seconds.
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children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
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
Primary source World Health Organization (2025) Verified 2025-09-17
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Written by Spencer Carroll
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Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system