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ONTARIO AUTISM PROGRAM

Learn about the Ontario Autism Program and support for children with autism.
Find out how to register for the program and get information about funding and
service options.


ON THIS PAGE SKIP THIS PAGE NAVIGATION

 1. About the Ontario Autism Program
 2. Eligibility
 3. Register your child
 4. Needs-based services and supports
 5. General information sessions for families
 6. Supports for children and youth who registered in the program before April
    2021
 7. Other services and supports for children and youth on the autism spectrum
 8. Collecting personal information
 9. Related

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ABOUT THE ONTARIO AUTISM PROGRAM

The Ontario Autism Program (OAP) offers support to families of children and
youth on the autism spectrum. Children and youth who have been diagnosed with
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by a qualified professional are eligible for the
program. Children receive services and supports until the age of 18.


CHANGES TO THE PROGRAM

Ontario is implementing an autism program that is comprehensive, needs-based and
family-centred. During this transition, we continue to offer services and
supports to improve outcomes for children and youth on the autism spectrum,
promote quality care from autism providers and help as many families as
possible.


ELIGIBILITY

To register for the Ontario Autism Program, your child must:

 * be under age 18
 * currently live in Ontario
 * have a written diagnosis of autism from a qualified professional

Your child’s written diagnosis must include:

 * your child’s full name and date of birth
 * the date of your child’s assessment
 * a statement indicating that the child meets the diagnostic criteria for
   autism spectrum disorder
 * the qualified professional’s name and credentials


REGISTER YOUR CHILD

Please register for the Ontario Autism Program through AccessOAP and provide all
supporting documentation that they ask for.

You do not need to register again if you:

 * have previously registered your child for the Ontario Autism Program
 * already submitted a registration form and supporting documents to the
   Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

If you have questions about registering your child, you can contact AccessOAP:

 * info@AccessOAP.ca
 * Toll-free: 1-833-425-2445

Your child with autism may also be eligible for other government programs for
children with special needs.


NEEDS-BASED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS


FOUNDATIONAL FAMILY SERVICES

Learn about foundational family services for everyone registered in the Ontario
Autism Program and how to find services.


CAREGIVER-MEDIATED EARLY YEARS PROGRAMS

Learn about programs for children who are between 12 and 48 months old and
registered in the Ontario Autism Program.


CORE CLINICAL SERVICES

Learn about core clinical services for children and youth registered in the
Ontario Autism Program and find out when more children will enter these
services.


ENTRY TO SCHOOL PROGRAM

Learn about the entry to school program for children who are registered in the
OAP and starting kindergarten or Grade 1.


URGENT RESPONSE SERVICES

Learn how to access support if your child or youth has an urgent need. Find out
who is eligible, how to get services and contact your area’s lead organization.


GENERAL INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR FAMILIES

Autism Ontario offers information sessions about the Ontario Autism Program.


ORIENTATION TO THE ONTARIO AUTISM PROGRAM

At this workshop, you can:

 * learn about changes to the Ontario Autism Program, including what they are
   and how they may affect you and your family
 * get information about Autism Ontario’s service navigation program, which can
   help you navigate the Ontario Autism Program
 * connect with other families with similar experiences to share information and
   feel supported.


INTERIM ONE-TIME FUNDING WORKSHOP

This workshop provides a step-by-step guide to help you understand and fill out
your form and learn about eligible expenses. This workshop is available to all
parents and caregivers, whether your child is registered for the Ontario Autism
Program or not.


OAP EXPENSE RECONCILIATION WORKSHOP

This workshop provides information about the reconciliation process, including
how to submit your OAP expenses and help to fill out the expense form.


SUPPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO REGISTERED IN THE PROGRAM BEFORE APRIL 2021


INTERIM ONE-TIME FUNDING

Learn about interim one-time funding for children and youth who registered in
the Ontario Autism Program before April 2021, including eligibility, how to
apply and how to report expenses.


CHILDHOOD BUDGETS

Learn about childhood budgets for children and youth who registered in the
Ontario Autism Program before April 2021, including what services are eligible
and how to report your expenses.


BEHAVIOUR PLANS

Learn about the necessary steps for developing an Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
behaviour plan and key details that must be included in each plan for families
registered to the program before April 1, 2019.


OTHER SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM

Your child or youth with autism may be eligible for other government programs
for children with special needs, such as:

 * Healthy child development programs, including:
   * Healthy babies healthy children program
   * Infant and child development program
   * Preschool speech and language program
 * Rehabilitation services delivered by children’s treatment centres
 * Special needs resource teachers in child care settings
 * Special Services at Home program
 * Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities program


SUPPORTS IN SCHOOLS

Your child may be eligible for school-based supports for students with autism.

The Ministry of Education is increasing supports for educators and building on
existing programs so school boards can help students with autism feel safe and
supported in their classrooms as they transition into school.


COLLECTING PERSONAL INFORMATION

Learn how the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services collects, uses
and discloses personal information.


RELATED INFORMATION

 * About autism in Ontario
 * Get an autism assessment and diagnosis
 * Information kit for families of newly diagnosed children
 * Foundational family services
 * Caregiver-mediated early years programs
 * Core clinical services
 * Entry to school program
 * Urgent response services
 * Contact information for autism services 
 * AccessOAP

Updated: October 12, 2022
Published: October 04, 2019
MINISTRY OF CHILDREN, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES




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