91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
Holland Bloorview Autism Wait Time
Holland Bloorview says initial assessments are covered by OHIP, so families are not charged for them.
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Holland Bloorview Autism Wait Time Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital runs the autism diagnostic hub for the Toronto region. Holland Bloorview says its wait times for assessments vary based on referral volume. The child must live in the city of Toronto or in an area without a local treatment centre. Holland Bloorview says initial assessments are covered by OHIP, so families are not charged for them. Register with AccessOAP as soon as your child is diagnosed. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/comparisons/holland-bloorview-wait-time
Download English captions (WebVTT)Holland Bloorview says initial assessments are covered by OHIP, so families are not charged for them. A short explainer with music and captions. 49 seconds.
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Ressources en français sur l'autisme à Ottawa
Plusieurs psychologues prives a Ottawa offrent des evaluations en francais. - Running time 0:47 Local support
Autism Services in Alberta (2026)
Alberta does not have a single fixed funding amount for autism. - Running time 0:49 Local support
Autism Services in North Bay
Both the OAP and many private providers now offer virtual options.
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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
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
The FAO estimated $1.35 billion in annual OAP need at 2018-19 service levels for approximately 40,700 children in its 2020 report
Primary source Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (2020) Verified 2020-07-21
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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system