Survey Finds Waitlist for Autism Services Triples Under Ford Government

Survey finds waitlist for autism services triples under Ford government

The wait list for autism treatment in Ontario continues to grow, according to both parents and advocates, who claim children aren’t getting the support they need. The Ontario Autism Coalition says a new survey paints a devastating picture of the realities facing autistic people and their families, concluding the Ford government has abandoned more than […]

Advocacy group decries 'system failure' of autism program, calls for changes

The Ontario Autism Coalition was at Queen's Park on Thursday to release the results of its recent community survey that found families are waiting an average of five years to get core services funding

Ontario Autism Coalition’s 2025 Community Survey Exposes Collapse in Supports

The Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) has released its 2025 Community Survey Report, revealing a community in crisis. The report paints a devastating picture of the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and the realities facing autistic people and their families. Paired with the latest data from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS), it exposes ...