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What is the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and AccessOAP?

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OAP core clinical services and supports offer interventions and supports designed to respond to the individual needs of children and youth on the autism spectrum, and their families.

OAP core clinical services and supports include:

  • applied behaviour analysis

  • speech-language pathology

  • occupational therapy

  • mental health services, including counselling and/or psychotherapy

  • technology, program materials and/or therapy equipment at the recommendation of a regulated professional or Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)

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Services and supports you may be eligible for include:

  • foundational family services

  • caregiver-mediated early years programs

  •  core clinical services

  • entry to school programs

  • urgent response services 

 

To register for the OAP, your child  must meet specific criteria: 

  • be under the age of 18

  • live in Ontario

  • have a written diagnosis of autism from a qualified professional.

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AccessOAP is responsible for intake procedures and is funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.  Families can reach out to their AccessOAP Care Coordinator for assistance making informed decisions regarding funding.

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