91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
Surrey Place vs. ErinoakKids Autism Assessment
Choose based on geography, the catchment boundary determines which centre you apply to.
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Surrey Place vs. ErinoakKids Autism Assessment Surrey Place serves the City of Toronto. City ErinoakKids serves Peel and Halton regions. Both are OHIP-covered, team-based, DSM-5 ASD assessments accepted by AccessOAP. covered Choose based on geography, the catchment boundary determines which centre you apply to. apply Register with AccessOAP as soon as your child is diagnosed. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/comparisons/surrey-place-vs-erinoakkids
Download English captions (WebVTT)Choose based on geography, the catchment boundary determines which centre you apply to. A short explainer with music and captions. 39 seconds.
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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
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