91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
SBRS: Free Therapy in Your Child's School
Delivered inside the school during the school day at no cost to families
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SBRS SBRS: Free Therapy in Your Child's School Delivered inside the school during the school day at no cost to families Funded by MCCSS through children's treatment centres, NOT the school board What SBRS Provides Occupational Therapy Speech-Language Pathology Physiotherapy No IPRC identification required, a referral from school, parent, or doctor is enough The treatment centre will assess your child and determine eligibility. SBRS IPRC How to Access SBRS Ask at School If the school is unresponsive Contact the Treatment Centre Directly Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/education/sbrs-school-rehab-services Source: 2026–2027 Services delivered: school-based rehabilitation services Verified 2026-11-03
Download English captions (WebVTT)Delivered inside the school during the school day at no cost to families A short silent explainer with captions. Illustrations after Julius Klinger. 42 seconds.
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University and College Accommodations for Autistic Students in Ontario
Some accept the original diagnostic assessment regardless of age, while others may request updated documentation.
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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
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