Funding for children with autism
Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
The Ontario Autism Program (OAP) is a government funded program to support children from age 0 to 18 to access evidence-based therapy for autism. To be eligible, the child must have a formal diagnosis from a developmental paediatrician or a child psychologist.
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Smile Canada
Smile Can supports racialized children and youth with disabiities and their families through financial assistance, scholarships, wellness check-ins and refugee support.
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Private Insurance Companies
If the child has symptoms of autism and is not yet formally diagnosed, some families choose to pay from their pocket to access ABA therapy while waiting for OAP funding. Behaviour Avenues Inc can provide services that could be billed under Private insurance companies for Registered Social Workers: “mental health, psychotherapy, or counseling”.
Urgent Response Service
If your child is demonstrating challenging behaviours such as aggression, self-injurious behaviour, property destruction or other problematic behaviours that are impacting their quality of life, your child can be eligible for 12 weeks of intensive behaviour therapy through the Urgent Response Service program launched in April 2022.
Behaviour Avenues is an approved service provider for the Urgent Response Service.
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Funding for adults with autism
Settlement.Org
This service lists many federal and provincial tax credits, deductions, and disability savings plans.
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Autism Ontario
Autism Ontario lists the many options for government funding, including ODSP, tax credits, trusts, and other supports.
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Parents' Support Groups & Events
Autism Ontario
Autism Ontario offers a variety of online events, support groups and webinars for the whole family. Check out their list of resources for learning and connecting with others.
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Ontario Autism Program: Behaviour Plans
This website explains what a "behaviour plan” is, and what to expect during the development of the behaviour plan for your child.
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Needs-Based Autism Program
What is the needs-based autism program? Learn about the public consultations to improve support for children and youth with autism, including those with complex needs. Read about the Ontario Autism Program Advisory panel.
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Support for Students in Public Schools
Ministry of Education
If you have a child with autism entering the public schools in Ontario, you may want to learn about the services and supports provided for your child.
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