91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
Passer aux services pour adultes: SOPDI, Programme Passeport et POSPH
Commencer tôt peut réduire l’écart entre les services pour enfants et ceux pour adultes.
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Passer aux services pour adultes: SOPDI, Programme Passeport et POSPH Les services pour adultes ne commencent qu’à 18 ans. SOPDI ne fournit aucun service lui-même. Un diagnostic d’autisme seul n’établit pas l’admissibilité Terminer le dossier ne garantit pas des services, et aucun délai n’est donné. Commencer tôt peut réduire l’écart entre les services pour enfants et ceux pour adultes. Lire le guide www.endthewaitontario.com/programme-passeport-sopdi
Download English captions (WebVTT)Commencer tôt peut réduire l’écart entre les services pour enfants et ceux pour adultes. Un court film explicatif avec musique et sous-titres. 50 seconds.
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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
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