$204.20/month
The income-tested Canada Disability Benefit provides up to $204.20/month for July 2026 to June 2027
Primary source Government of Canada Verified 2026-10-19
ODSP and Autism in Ontario: Who Qualifies and How It Works
You must meet both a disability test and a financial need test
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ODSP and Autism in Ontario: Who Qualifies and How It Works ODSP is for adults 18 and older; OAP and child supports are separate You must meet both a disability test and a financial need test Having a diagnosis alone is not sufficient, the functional impact on daily living must be documented. ODSP Income Support covers both basic needs (food, clothing, personal items) and shelter costs. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/odsp-autism-guide
Download English captions (WebVTT)You must meet both a disability test and a financial need test A short explainer with music and captions. 34 seconds.
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There is no single “cost of autism” for an Ontario family
Ontario's provincial health insurance (OHIP) does not generally cover private autism therapy. - Running time 0:39 Financial help
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) in Ontario
ACSD does not replace the Ontario Autism Program. - Running time 0:51 Financial help
Autism and the Disability Tax Credit
A medical practitioner describes the effects of an impairment, and the Canada Revenue Agency decides.
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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
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
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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system