91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
Autism Summer Camps in Ontario: Funding and Camp Lists
Camps are either autism-specific or inclusive camps that add a one-to-one support worker.
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Autism Summer Camps in Ontario: Funding and Camp Lists SSAH can reimburse approved respite and caregiver-support expenses, which can include a support worker. Passport can pay for community classes and recreational programs, a support worker and caregiver respite. OAP Core Clinical Services funding pays for clinical services like ABA, speech and occupational therapy, not recreational camp fees, so do not plan on it for camp itself. Camps are either autism-specific or inclusive camps that add a one-to-one support worker. Many camps fill early. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/autism-summer-camps-ontario
Download English captions (WebVTT)Camps are either autism-specific or inclusive camps that add a one-to-one support worker. A short explainer with music and captions. 47 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
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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system