Evidence supports autism screening and intervention commencing in the first 2 years of life — earlier identification directly enables earlier intervention during the highest neural plasticity window
Newly diagnosed with autism in Ontario?
Call 1-833-425-2445 to register with the Ontario Autism Program.
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Newly diagnosed with autism in Ontario? Call 1-833-425-2445 to register with the Ontario Autism Program. Ontario says invitations to core clinical services follow OAP registration order. Registration does not promise a funding date. A parent can request an IPRC meeting in writing. You do not have to wait for OAP funding to get support. Read the guide endthewaitontario.com/just-diagnosed
Download English captions (WebVTT)Call 1-833-425-2445 to register with the Ontario Autism Program. A short explainer with music and captions. 56 seconds.
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OAP Age Eligibility: Birth to 18 and What Comes After
Children qualify from birth until their 18th birthday. - Running time 0:51 OAP wait and funding
OAP Care Coordinator Call: What to Expect
The coordinator uses what you share to set your child's support level and funding. - Running time 0:48 OAP wait and funding
OAP waitlist and funding status in 2026
The family then signs a Core Funding Agreement before the funding is active.
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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
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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Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system