$204.20/month
The income-tested Canada Disability Benefit provides up to $204.20/month for July 2026 to June 2027
Primary source Government of Canada Verified 2026-10-19
Canada Disability Benefit for Autism: Who Qualifies
You must already be approved for the Disability Tax Credit.
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Canada Disability Benefit for Autism: Who Qualifies You must be between 18 and 64 years old. You must already be approved for the Disability Tax Credit. You must first complete form T2201 and have it certified by a medical practitioner. The CDB is income-tested. A diagnosis of autism does not by itself qualify anyone for the Disability Tax Credit. Read the guide endthewaitontario.com/canada-disability-benefit
Download English captions (WebVTT)You must already be approved for the Disability Tax Credit. A short explainer with music and captions. 51 seconds.
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91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
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
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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system