91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
French Immersion and Autism Accommodations in Ontario
The duty to accommodate applies whether the student learns in French or English.
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French Immersion and Autism Accommodations in Ontario Schools should not make French Immersion decisions from assumptions about autism. The duty to accommodate applies whether the student learns in French or English. Work with the French Immersion teacher and the special education team jointly. Request accommodations and ask which board policy applies. Some autistic children thrive in immersion while others do better in English-stream programs. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/education/french-immersion-accommodations
Download English captions (WebVTT)The duty to accommodate applies whether the student learns in French or English. A short explainer with music and captions. 49 seconds.
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Ontario Special Education Tribunal (OSET)
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Private Schools for Autistic Children in Ontario
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Reduced Schedules for Autistic Students
A recurring half-day, late start, or early dismissal is a reduced instructional day.
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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
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
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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system