91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
OAP waitlist and funding status in 2026
The family then signs a Core Funding Agreement before the funding is active.
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OAP waitlist and funding status in 2026 The arithmetic separates enrolment from active funding. The resulting age-and-support-needs category maps to a published funding allocation. The family then signs a Core Funding Agreement before the funding is active. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/oap-waitlist-2026
Download English captions (WebVTT)The family then signs a Core Funding Agreement before the funding is active. A short explainer with music and captions. 48 seconds.
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Ontario Autism Program eligibility
A child qualifies if they are under 18, live in Ontario, and have a written autism diagnosis from a qualified professional. - Running time 0:48 OAP wait and funding
Services You Can Access RIGHT NOW
Every family registered in the OAP is eligible for Foundational Family Services at no cost, with no funding agreement required. - Running time 0:33 OAP wait and funding
The 5 streams of the Ontario Autism Program, explained
Using private services does not hurt your place on the OAP waitlist.
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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
$965M
Ontario allocated $965M to the Ontario Autism Program in 2026-27
Primary source Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance (2026) Verified 2026-03-26
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