Children's Disability Services in Ontario
Programs and services available for children with disabilities in Ontario, including autism funding, therapy programs, respite care, and family support.
Programs
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)
$25-$646/month depending on assessed needsA provincial program providing monthly payments to help with the extra costs of caring for a child with a severe disability. Rate increased 2.8% in July 2025. Also covers assistive device assessments and device consumer contributions. CDB is exempted from ACSD calculations.
Eligibility: Child must have a severe disability requiring extra care and supervision beyond what is typical for their age. Must be an Ontario resident. Financial need is considered.
Official websiteOntario Autism Program (OAP)
Interim funding: $20,000/year (under 6), $5,000/year (6-18)Ontario's program for children and youth with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. Registered through AccessOAP. Currently under an interim funding model with the government working toward a needs-based model using a Determination of Needs process (4-hour virtual interview). Services include ABA, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and mental health supports. Waitlists are significant, and families report costs of $26,000-$130,000/year for autism supports.
Eligibility: Child or youth must have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder from a qualified professional. Must be an Ontario resident. Register through AccessOAP portal.
Official websiteSpecial Services at Home (SSAH)
Varies based on assessed needsA needs-based funding program providing support for in-home and community services for persons with developmental or physical disabilities. Covers personal development and growth activities as well as respite care to give caregivers a break.
Eligibility: Must be an Ontario resident with a developmental or physical disability. Funding is needs-based and determined through assessment.
Official websiteOrganizations Serving Children (37)
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ADHD Parent Support Group
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by ADHD in Kingston, Ontario. Provides family support, parent resources.
Algoma Family Services Foundation
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Offers funding, grants, resources.
Autism Ontario
Ontario's largest provincial autism organization providing information, advocacy, programs, and family support for individuals on the autism spectrum across the province. Works closely with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) system.
Autism/Pdd Family Alliance (Ontario)
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 894399567RR0001
Baseline Respite services
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Brampton, Ontario. Provides respite care.
Bluewater Respite Inc
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in London, Ontario. Provides respite care.
Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health (Formerly Carizon Family and Community Services)
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Kitchener, Ontario. Provides family support, parent resources.
Child and Parent Resource Institute
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in London, Ontario. Offers family support, parent resources.
Community Living & Respite Northumberland
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 119096881RR0001
Dixon Hall 24hr Respite Centre
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Toronto, Ontario. Provides respite care.
Durham Assn For Family Respite
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Oshawa, Ontario. Provides respite care, family support, parent resources.
Durham Association for Family Resources and Support
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Oshawa, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
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