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
Autism and Intellectual Disability: Ontario Services and Support
At 18, Ontario Autism Program eligibility ends and adult supports may become the main pathway.
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Autism and Intellectual Disability: Ontario Services and Support In Ontario, individuals with dual ASD-ID can access services through multiple pathways. At 18, Ontario Autism Program eligibility ends and adult supports may become the main pathway. Eligibility for adult developmental services requires a Developmental Services Ontario application. Developmental Services Ontario requires documentation of a developmental disability. Ask Developmental Services Ontario about Passport funding, residential support, and ODSP referrals. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/health/autism-and-intellectual-disability
Download English captions (WebVTT)At 18, Ontario Autism Program eligibility ends and adult supports may become the main pathway. A short explainer with music and captions. 54 seconds.
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91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
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