91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
Aging with Autism: Support for Older Adults in Ontario
Autism can be diagnosed at any age, including in older adults.
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Aging with Autism: Support for Older Adults in Ontario Autism can be diagnosed at any age, including in older adults. Late diagnosis can explain lifelong differences and guide support. A large study of insured adults in the United States by Croen et al. Ask early about eligibility, waitlists, and backup supports. For older adults, assessment should account for masking, co-occurring conditions, and limited childhood records. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/health/aging-with-autism
Download English captions (WebVTT)Autism can be diagnosed at any age, including in older adults. A short explainer with music and captions. 50 seconds.
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Autism and Intellectual Disability: Ontario Services and Support
At 18, Ontario Autism Program eligibility ends and adult supports may become the main pathway. - Running time 0:45 Teens and adults
Kerry's Place vs. Geneva Centre Autism Services
Kerry's Place has province-wide reach and stronger residential and housing supports. - Running time 0:49 Teens and adults
Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Pathways for Autistic Youth
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) lets high school students start exploring trades before graduation.
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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
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