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A clip shared on WHO's official Instagram account (@who) featuring Spencer Carroll discussing autism diagnosis and early intervention.
Independence: End the Wait Ontario is not affiliated with or endorsed by WHO. This page cites WHO public materials for context and links directly to primary sources.
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If this resonates, share the primary sources and ask for transparent service timelines.
A short reel, four lines that capture what families already know — and what the system ignores.
“The most critical window for a child is between the ages of 0 to 6. We know this. These are time-sensitive interventions that require immediate access.”
“Our biggest struggle is accessing publicly funded services that are supposedly available. We know exactly what we need. We know when we need it, but for whatever reason there's a wait list.”
“These therapies are recognized globally as improving the quality of life for every person with an autism diagnosis.”
“Follow the data. It is there for a reason.”
Formatted for readability and AI/LLM indexing.
“We started noticing missed milestones around 14 months. He was just a playful little guy… we love him to death. The journey led to a diagnosis of non-verbal severe autism. He is more or less like every other little boy. But our biggest struggle is accessing publicly funded services that are supposedly available. We know exactly what we need. We know when we need it, but for whatever reason there's a wait list.”
“The most critical window for a child is between the ages of 0 to 6. We know this. These are time-sensitive interventions that require immediate access. These therapies are recognized globally as improving the quality of life for every person with an autism diagnosis. This requires tireless advocacy to ensure autistic individuals receive the right care and integrated services. Follow the data. It is there for a reason.”
WHO guidance emphasizes timely access to evidence-based psychosocial interventions. Ontario's delays aren't just administrative — they reshape outcomes.
WHO emphasizes timely access to evidence-based psychosocial interventions for autistic people.
Read WHO sourceIn a clip shared on WHO’s official Instagram account (@who), Spencer Carroll says the “most critical window” is ages 0–6.
Read WHO sourceWHO fact sheet: timely access to early evidence-based psychosocial interventions can improve communication and social interaction.
Read WHO sourceWHO key facts highlight the role of evidence-based psychosocial interventions in improving outcomes and quality of life.
Read WHO sourceFAO reports 70,176 children registered with the new OAP by end of 2023–24, and 19,966 enrolled in core clinical services as of Feb 29, 2024.
Children registered by end of 2023–24
Enrolled as of Feb 29, 2024
Core clinical services (2023–24)
Yearly core clinical allocation range
FAO reports annual core clinical allocations ranging $6,600 to $65,000, with an average annual commitment around $34,000 (2023–24). Core services require waiting to be invited based on registration date.
WHO guidance emphasizes timely access. FAO data shows the scale of the enrollment gap. Ask for transparent timelines and timely access to core clinical services.
Primary sources, Ontario evidence, and what to do next.
Official World Health Organization guidelines on autism spectrum disorders and early intervention
Visit resourceComprehensive evidence library documenting Ontario's autism waitlist crisis
Read morePolicy discussion and legal framework for improving timely access to autism services
Read moreEmail your representatives and ask for timely, evidence-based autism services
Read moreA clip shared on WHO's official Instagram account (@who) featuring Spencer Carroll discussing autism diagnosis and early intervention.
Independence: End the Wait Ontario is not affiliated with or endorsed by WHO. This page cites WHO public materials for context and links directly to primary sources.
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If this resonates, share the primary sources and ask for transparent service timelines.
A short reel, four lines that capture what families already know — and what the system ignores.
“The most critical window for a child is between the ages of 0 to 6. We know this. These are time-sensitive interventions that require immediate access.”
“Our biggest struggle is accessing publicly funded services that are supposedly available. We know exactly what we need. We know when we need it, but for whatever reason there's a wait list.”
“These therapies are recognized globally as improving the quality of life for every person with an autism diagnosis.”
“Follow the data. It is there for a reason.”
Formatted for readability and AI/LLM indexing.
“We started noticing missed milestones around 14 months. He was just a playful little guy… we love him to death. The journey led to a diagnosis of non-verbal severe autism. He is more or less like every other little boy. But our biggest struggle is accessing publicly funded services that are supposedly available. We know exactly what we need. We know when we need it, but for whatever reason there's a wait list.”
“The most critical window for a child is between the ages of 0 to 6. We know this. These are time-sensitive interventions that require immediate access. These therapies are recognized globally as improving the quality of life for every person with an autism diagnosis. This requires tireless advocacy to ensure autistic individuals receive the right care and integrated services. Follow the data. It is there for a reason.”
WHO guidance emphasizes timely access to evidence-based psychosocial interventions. Ontario's delays aren't just administrative — they reshape outcomes.
WHO emphasizes timely access to evidence-based psychosocial interventions for autistic people.
Read WHO sourceIn a clip shared on WHO’s official Instagram account (@who), Spencer Carroll says the “most critical window” is ages 0–6.
Read WHO sourceWHO fact sheet: timely access to early evidence-based psychosocial interventions can improve communication and social interaction.
Read WHO sourceWHO key facts highlight the role of evidence-based psychosocial interventions in improving outcomes and quality of life.
Read WHO sourceFAO reports 70,176 children registered with the new OAP by end of 2023–24, and 19,966 enrolled in core clinical services as of Feb 29, 2024.
Children registered by end of 2023–24
Enrolled as of Feb 29, 2024
Core clinical services (2023–24)
Yearly core clinical allocation range
FAO reports annual core clinical allocations ranging $6,600 to $65,000, with an average annual commitment around $34,000 (2023–24). Core services require waiting to be invited based on registration date.
WHO guidance emphasizes timely access. FAO data shows the scale of the enrollment gap. Ask for transparent timelines and timely access to core clinical services.
Primary sources, Ontario evidence, and what to do next.
Official World Health Organization guidelines on autism spectrum disorders and early intervention
Visit resourceComprehensive evidence library documenting Ontario's autism waitlist crisis
Read morePolicy discussion and legal framework for improving timely access to autism services
Read moreEmail your representatives and ask for timely, evidence-based autism services
Read more