Autism diagnosis involves a full developmental assessment by a qualified professional
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Find the autism diagnosis path in your province Autism diagnosis involves a full developmental assessment by a qualified professional Diagnostic processes, funding, wait times, and coverage differ by province; Canada has no single national pathway In Ontario, a diagnosis from a qualified professional is required to register for the Ontario Autism Program Public and private routes have different intake, cost, and access tradeoffs, so confirm current details before booking Register for the Ontario Autism Program as soon as practical and confirm current requirements and status with AccessOAP Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/autism-diagnosis-canada
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Evidence supports autism screening and intervention commencing in the first 2 years of life — earlier identification directly enables earlier intervention during the highest neural plasticity window
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
WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism. Timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement
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