91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
Autism Services for Newcomers
Apply for OHIP at a ServiceOntario centre with proof of identity, status, and residency.
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Autism Services for Newcomers OHIP eligibility depends on immigration status. Apply for OHIP at a ServiceOntario centre with proof of identity, status, and residency. Interpretation services are available through AccessOAP on request and through public hospital diagnostic clinics. Find an IRCC-funded settlement agency through the federal Service Locator (ircc.canada.ca/english/newcomers/services/index.asp) or call 211 Ontario. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/autism-services-newcomers-ontario
Download English captions (WebVTT)Apply for OHIP at a ServiceOntario centre with proof of identity, status, and residency. A short explainer with music and captions. 50 seconds.
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Autism Sleep Problems Ontario: Solutions & Help
Families can begin with a regular routine and ask a clinician about persistent sleep problems. - Running time 0:47 Therapy and health
Behaviour Support for Autistic Children in Ontario
Behaviour support plans should be developed by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) or equivalent qualified professional. - Running time 0:40 Therapy and health
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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
$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
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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