FUNDING & other Support
The links below include some of the funding and other forms of support for autistic children and their families.
ONTARIO AUTISM PROGRAM: The Government of Ontario provides funding support to families with children on the autism spectrum as part of the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). Funding can be used for various services including Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapy. Families need to register via Access OAP. Learn more: Ontario Autism Program
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ACCESS OAP: If you are not currently registered for the Ontario Autism Program, you can register via Access OAP. Visit the website for more information: AccessOAP
AUTISM ONTARIO: Autism Ontario is a charitable organization that provides a range of services and supports for families of children with autism, including OAP Information Sessions, Family Supports, and webinars. Families can apply for funding assistance for March Break (LINK HERE) and Summer Support (LINK HERE). For additional information, visit their website: Autism Ontario
DISABILITY TAX CREDIT (DTC): Families supporting an individual with a disability may be eligible for the disability tax credit through the Government of Canada. For additional information, visit their website: Disability Tax Credit
CHILD DISABILITY BENEFIT (CDB): Families eligible for the Disability Tax Credit and the Canada Child Benefit may also be eligible for the Child Disability Benefit through the Government of Canada. For additional information, visit their website: Child Disability Benefit
ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Caregivers supporting an individual with special needs may be eligible to receive financial assistance through the Government of Ontario. To learn more, visit their website: Children with Special Needs
SPECIAL SERVICES AT HOME (SSAH): Caregivers supporting an individual with special needs may be eligible to receive funding for activities and respite. For additional information, visit: Special Services at Home