91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
Autism Safety Ontario: Elopement and School Plans
Ask in writing for an elopement safety plan and ask that it be attached to the IEP or behaviour plan.
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Autism Safety Ontario: Elopement and School Plans Ask in writing for an elopement safety plan and ask that it be attached to the IEP or behaviour plan. Call 9-1-1 right away. Inform police that your child is autistic. Check water sources first. Ask your local police service which program it offers. Your child wears a small radio transmitter on the wrist or ankle. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/autism-safety
Download English captions (WebVTT)Ask in writing for an elopement safety plan and ask that it be attached to the IEP or behaviour plan. A short explainer with music and captions. 52 seconds.
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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
22.5%
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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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system