91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
Autism services in Peterborough
To start a diagnostic assessment, go to Five Counties Children's Centre.
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Autism services in Peterborough Peterborough families use the same province-wide Ontario Autism Program as everyone else in Ontario. To start a diagnostic assessment, go to Five Counties Children's Centre. For school support, contact the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. Adults are not covered by the children’s hubs. Ask your family doctor about adult assessment options. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/regional/peterborough
Download English captions (WebVTT)To start a diagnostic assessment, go to Five Counties Children's Centre. A short explainer with music and captions. 54 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
$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
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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system