91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
Autism in Rural and Northern Ontario: Bridging the Service Gap
Ask your providers whether virtual visits are available for the service you need.
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Autism in Rural and Northern Ontario: Bridging the Service Gap The Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN), now part of Ontario Health, supports video visits with specialists. Ask your providers whether virtual visits are available for the service you need. The OHIP Northern Health Travel Grant may help with travel for eligible medical services not available locally. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/health/autism-rural-families-ontario
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Autism services in Guelph
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Autism services in Milton
For school support, contact the Halton District School Board.
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Only 20,711 children have active funding agreements (22.5%), less than one in four
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WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism. Timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement
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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system