$965M
Ontario allocated $965M to the Ontario Autism Program in 2026-27
Primary source Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance (2026) Verified 2026-03-26
There is no single “cost of autism” for an Ontario family
Ontario's provincial health insurance (OHIP) does not generally cover private autism therapy.
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There is no single “cost of autism” for an Ontario family Private quotes, eligible expenses, support needs, and funding access vary. Ontario's provincial health insurance (OHIP) does not generally cover private autism therapy. A needs determination process rates each child’s support needs, and the rating sets the funding level. The difference between a family's quote and its eligible funding can create financial pressure. Even without core funding, every registered OAP family is eligible for Foundational Family Services (caregiver education, peer support). Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/autism-cost-families
Download English captions (WebVTT)Ontario's provincial health insurance (OHIP) does not generally cover private autism therapy. A short explainer with music and captions. 53 seconds.
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Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) in Ontario
ACSD does not replace the Ontario Autism Program. - Running time 0:51 Financial help
Autism and the Disability Tax Credit
A medical practitioner describes the effects of an impairment, and the Canada Revenue Agency decides. - Running time 0:50 Financial help
Can You Combine the Disability Tax Credit with OAP Funding?
An autism diagnosis alone does not establish DTC eligibility.
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The FAO estimated $1.35 billion in annual OAP need at 2018-19 service levels for approximately 40,700 children in its 2020 report
Primary source Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (2020) Verified 2020-07-21
91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
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Last system verification: 2026-11-03. Next scheduled update: 2027-02-01.
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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system