89,799
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
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89,799
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
23%
Only 20,633 children have active funding agreements — less than one in four
WHO recommends accessible, community-based early interventions for children with autism — timely evidence-based psychosocial interventions improve communication and social engagement
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That is approximately $520,000 in foregone therapy since OAP registration.
69,166 children are waiting right now
Your clock joins 69,166 other Ontario children waiting for OAP core clinical funding — and counting. Data from March 4, 2026 (CBC FOI).