Data Standards
Every number on this site is FOI-sourced, cross-verified, and independently auditable. Our methodology meets or exceeds WHO Data Quality Review standards.
End The Wait Ontario maintains a rigorous data methodology designed for factual defensibility under scrutiny:
| WHO DQR Dimension | ETWO Practice |
|---|---|
| Completeness | FOI requests cover all MCCSS reporting periods. Registration data includes total registered, enrolled, and active funding figures. |
| Internal Consistency | Cross-reference between FAO reports, MCCSS publications, and budget estimates. Total = enrolled + waiting is verified arithmetically. |
| External Consistency | Numbers compared against independent sources: academic literature, federal data (Statistics Canada), and media reports citing government officials. |
| Timeliness | Monthly FOI update cycle. Every data page includes a "Last verified" date. Stale data (>90 days) is flagged automatically. |
| Transparency of Methods | Full methodology published on-site. Every statistic includes source document, date, FOI reference number, and page number where applicable. |
WHO, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), and the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) define three principles for credible health information sources.
All claims supported by government data, peer-reviewed research, or official reports. No unsourced assertions.
No industry funding, no undisclosed conflicts of interest. Organizational mission and governance fully transparent.
Methodology published, correction policy documented, contact information accessible.
End The Wait Ontario publishes source citations for every data point. Readers can verify any number against the original government document. This standard exceeds what most government communications offices apply to their own public statements about the Ontario Autism Program.
87,692 children are registered. 20,293 have active funding. 23.1% are receiving core clinical services. Every one of these numbers traces to a specific FOI response or government publication. Verify any of them.
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Our data methodology is publicly documented. Every statistic has a primary source. If you find any number on this site that cannot be independently verified, contact us and we will either provide the source or correct the record.
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Every claim on this site includes primary source citations. Spot-check any page. The data speaks for itself.
Commitment to Accuracy: Our data is independently verified against official government reports (FAO, MCCSS), peer-reviewed scientific literature, and accessible public records. Last updated: February 1, 2026.
Verified Facts
WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism — timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement
87,692 — children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
23.1% — 23,875 children enrolled in Core Clinical Services; 20,293 have active funding agreements ()
Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) delivered to children aged 18–30 months produced significant gains in IQ, adaptive behaviour, and autism severity — some children no longer met diagnostic criteria at follow-up
Cochrane systematic review concludes early intensive behavioural intervention (EIBI) produces moderate-to-large positive effects on adaptive behaviour and communication for young children with ASD
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