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 and Social Skills: Evidence-Based Approaches
Autism Ontario chapters and other community organizations run social groups and clubs for autistic youth
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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. - Running time 0:53 Family and daily life
Free Autism Support Groups in Ontario
No diagnosis required to join most groups, all families affected by autism are welcome. - Running time 0:21 Family and daily life
How Long Is the SSAH Wait, and What Does Ontario Publish About It
Ontario does not publish SSAH wait times, by region or province-wide.
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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
Primary source Zwaigenbaum L, Bauman ML, Stone WL, et al. (2015) Verified 2015-10-01
WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism. Timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement
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