91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
Ontario Trillium Benefit for Autism Families
Even if you owe no tax, you must file to receive the credit.
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Ontario Trillium Benefit for Autism Families The OEPTC helps low- to moderate-income Ontario residents with property tax and energy costs. Homeowners and renters both qualify. To claim the OEPTC, complete the ON-BEN form when filing your Ontario tax return. Keep receipts from your landlord as the CRA may request verification. Even if you owe no tax, you must file to receive the credit. Free tax clinics can help you file at no cost. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/financial/ontario-trillium-benefit-autism
Download English captions (WebVTT)Even if you owe no tax, you must file to receive the credit. A short explainer with music and captions. 53 seconds.
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Using Employer Group Benefits for Autism Therapy
Together, the two plans cannot pay more than 100% of the eligible expense. - Running time 0:48 Financial help
Charitable Tax Receipts and Donation Strategies for Autism Families
A $500 donation matched by the employer becomes $1,000 for the charity. - Running time 0:53 Financial help
ODSP Earnings Exemption Rules for Autistic Adults in Ontario
All income must be reported to ODSP, including gig work, freelancing, and self-employment.
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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
OAP registrations jumped 21% since mid-2024, with the number of funded children dipping in some periods despite hundreds more registering
Secondary source Nicole Brockbank & Angelina King (2026) Verified 2026-03-30
$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
$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
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