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 mental health support - and know when help cannot wait
Autism does not rule out anxiety, depression, trauma, or another mental health concern.
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Find the right mental health support - and know when help cannot wait Autism does not rule out anxiety, depression, trauma, or another mental health concern. health Mental health conditions can co-occur with autism. A qualified clinician can assess concerns and discuss support options. Clinicians incorrectly attribute mental health symptoms to autism itself. Many conditions share features with autism: social withdrawal (depression), repetitive behaviours (OCD), inattention (ADHD). behaviours Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/autism-and-mental-health-ontario
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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
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system