91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
EI caregiver benefits for Ontario autism families
EI Sickness Benefits are available if your own health is affected by caregiving demands.
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EI Caregiver Benefits for Ontario Autism Families EI Sickness Benefits are available if your own health is affected by caregiving demands. Each caregiver must apply separately. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/financial/employment-insurance-caregivers
Download English captions (WebVTT)EI Sickness Benefits are available if your own health is affected by caregiving demands. A short silent explainer with captions. Illustrations after Julius Klinger. 47 seconds.
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Hidden costs of intensive ABA therapy in Ontario
ABA quotes may omit supervision, assessment, reporting, parent coaching, materials, travel, and cancellation charges. - Running time 0:52 Financial help
How Much Does Private ABA Therapy Cost in Ontario?
Compare the proposed service plan as well as the total price. - Running time 0:51 Financial help
Is ABA Therapy Covered by Insurance? Ontario Guide
ABA therapy (often considered "educational") is commonly NOT covered by extended health benefits.
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US$2.4M
Lifetime support costs for autism with co-occurring intellectual disability can reach US$2.4 million per person (Buescher et al.)
Primary source Buescher et al. (2014) Verified 2014-08-01
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
$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
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
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