91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
If caregiving is taking more than you can carry, start here
Respite care provides temporary relief so caregivers can rest, address their own needs, or attend to other responsibilities.
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If caregiving is taking more than you can carry, start here Dial 2-1-1 for local caregiver supports, financial assistance, and community programs by postal code. Respite care provides temporary relief so caregivers can rest, address their own needs, or attend to other responsibilities. Community Living organizations across Ontario provide respite for families of children and adults with developmental disabilities. Autism Ontario runs seasonal respite programs and can connect you with local respite providers through their regional offices. It can take the form of in-home support workers, day programs, overnight stays, or summer camps. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/autism-caregiver-burnout-ontario
Download English captions (WebVTT)Respite care provides temporary relief so caregivers can rest, address their own needs, or attend to other responsibilities. A short explainer with music and captions. 54 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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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