$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
RDSP Grants Guide for Ontario Autism Families
An RDSP is a long-term savings plan, not an immediate therapy fund.
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RDSP Grants Guide for Ontario Autism Families An RDSP is a long-term savings plan, not an immediate therapy fund. First step: your child needs an approved Disability Tax Credit (DTC) before you can open an RDSP. Contributions have a $200,000 lifetime limit and can continue through the year you turn 59. Grants and bonds end in the year you turn 49. The RDSP is run by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) with the Canada Revenue Agency. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/rdsp-guide
Download English captions (WebVTT)An RDSP is a long-term savings plan, not an immediate therapy fund. A short explainer with music and captions. 52 seconds.
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RESP Planning Considerations for Ontario Autism Families
Get written instructions from the RESP promoter before closing or transferring a plan. - Running time 0:39 Financial help
Start with your province. Add federal supports after.
Alberta also funds the Intensive Behaviour Intervention (IBI) program for young children. - Running time 0:56 Financial help
Autism diagnosis cost in Ontario: $2,600–$6,000 for a child, $2,500–$5,000 for an adult
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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