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
Autism Dental Care Ontario: Sensory Guide
Dental visits can combine noise, light, unfamiliar touch, waiting, and fast verbal instructions.
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Autism Dental Care Ontario: Sensory Guide Dental visits can combine noise, light, unfamiliar touch, waiting, and fast verbal instructions. Start by asking your child's pediatrician or developmental paediatrician for a referral to a dentist experienced with special needs patients. Hospital dental programs at SickKids, CHEO, London Health Sciences Centre, and McMaster Children's Hospital treat children with complex needs. The Ontario Dental Association (oda.ca) can help locate dentists in your area. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/autism-dental-care-ontario
Download English captions (WebVTT)Dental visits can combine noise, light, unfamiliar touch, waiting, and fast verbal instructions. 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
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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