91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Primary source MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026 Verified 2026-11-03
SEAC: Your School Board's Special Education Advisory Committee
Focus on systemic issues not individual student complaints.
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Education Series SEAC: Your School Board's Special Education Advisory Committee SEAC makes recommendations Advisory, not binding Source: Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 57.1 Your Participation Rights Right to attend as an observer Right to register as a deputant Right to see agendas and minutes Register as a Deputant Contact the board's governance office or SEAC secretary. Focus on systemic issues not individual student complaints. After the meeting, follow up in writing with the SEAC chair. Your follow-up email SEAC chair What to Keep a Record Of Keep copies of everything. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/education/seac-advisory-committee Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 57.1 Verified 2026-11-03
Download English captions (WebVTT)Focus on systemic issues not individual student complaints. A short silent explainer with captions. Illustrations after Julius Klinger. 49 seconds.
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Only 20,711 children have active funding agreements (22.5%), less than one in four
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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
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Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system