$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
Financial help
Benefits, tax credits, ODSP, and other ways to pay for support.
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Autism diagnosis cost in Ontario: $2,600–$6,000 for a child, $2,500–$5,000 for an adult
Request a complete written quote and check extended-health coverage before booking. - Running time 0:52 Financial help
How to Apply for ODSP With Autism in Ontario
Autism can qualify for ODSP if you are 18 or older, live in Ontario, meet the disability definition and have financial need. - Running time 0:34 Financial help
ODSP and Autism in Ontario: Who Qualifies and How It Works
You must meet both a disability test and a financial need test - Running time 0:53 Financial help
There is no single “cost of autism” for an Ontario family
Ontario's provincial health insurance (OHIP) does not generally cover private autism therapy. - Running time 0:39 Financial help
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) in Ontario
ACSD does not replace the Ontario Autism Program. - Running time 0:51 Financial help
Autism and the Disability Tax Credit
A medical practitioner describes the effects of an impairment, and the Canada Revenue Agency decides. - Running time 0:50 Financial help
Can You Combine the Disability Tax Credit with OAP Funding?
An autism diagnosis alone does not establish DTC eligibility. - Running time 0:51 Financial help
Canada Disability Benefit for Autism: Who Qualifies
You must already be approved for the Disability Tax Credit. - Running time 0:47 Financial help
EI caregiver benefits for Ontario autism families
EI Sickness Benefits are available if your own health is affected by caregiving demands. - Running time 0:54 Financial help
Hidden costs of intensive ABA therapy in Ontario
ABA quotes may omit supervision, assessment, reporting, parent coaching, materials, travel, and cancellation charges. - Running time 0:52 Financial help
How Much Does Private ABA Therapy Cost in Ontario?
Compare the proposed service plan as well as the total price. - Running time 0:51 Financial help
Is ABA Therapy Covered by Insurance? Ontario Guide
ABA therapy (often considered "educational") is commonly NOT covered by extended health benefits. - Running time 0:53 Financial help
Jordan's Principle and Autism: What First Nations Families Should Know
Jordan's Principle is a separate federal process from the Ontario Autism Program. - Running time 0:56 Financial help
Medical Expense Tax Deductions for Autism
Make sure each receipt shows the practitioner’s licence number and your child’s name. - Running time 0:51 Financial help
ODSP Application Checklist for Autistic Adults in Ontario
Ontario says the application process may take a few months. - Running time 0:53 Financial help
Ontario Trillium Benefit for Autism Families
Even if you owe no tax, you must file to receive the credit. - Running time 0:59 Financial help
Using Employer Group Benefits for Autism Therapy
Together, the two plans cannot pay more than 100% of the eligible expense. - Running time 0:48 Financial help
Charitable Tax Receipts and Donation Strategies for Autism Families
A $500 donation matched by the employer becomes $1,000 for the charity. - Running time 0:53 Financial help
ODSP Earnings Exemption Rules for Autistic Adults in Ontario
All income must be reported to ODSP, including gig work, freelancing, and self-employment. - Running time 0:52 Financial help
RDSP Grants Guide for Ontario Autism Families
An RDSP is a long-term savings plan, not an immediate therapy fund. - Running time 0:54 Financial help
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.
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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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Last system verification: 2026-11-03. Next scheduled update: 2027-02-01.
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Written by Spencer Carroll
Founder & Autism Advocate
Lived experience: Parent of autistic child in the OAP system