Autism  

Children’s Wellness Centre’s clinicians are approved providers under the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). This means that if you have received funding from the OAP, you are able to use those funds to purchase services provided by Children’s Wellness Centre. 

If you require more information about the OAP, you can read more here.

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Ontario Autism Program (OAP) 

If your child has a diagnosis of Autism and you are unsure of how to access funding or you have questions about the OAP contact the Foundational Family Services provider in your area. If you are not sure who provides this service in your community go to this link and look under Find Services. 

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Military  

If you are a member of a military family you may be eligible for a Special Needs Grant through Support our Troops, a charitable cause that was created to support Canadian military families encountering challenges due to requiring special services & support. To find out more about eligibility and the application process click on the link provided here. 

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First Nation & Indigenous Families 

If you are a caregiver for an Indigenous or First Nations child, you may qualify for funding from Jordan’s Principle. This funding source provides Indigenous & First Nations children with access to products, services and supports. For more information on how to apply for these funds click on the links below.

 

Information on Jordan’s Principle:

https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1568396042341/1568396159824 

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Regional Focal Point – Ontario:
613-618-1833 
jordansprincipleon-principedejordan@sac-isc.gc.ca 

 

Submit a request:

https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1568396296543/1582657596387#sec3 

 

Insurance & Benefits

Behaviour Analysts are newly regulated professionals with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario as of July 2024. Some benefits and insurance providers will cover some or all Applied Behaviour Analysis therapy provided by a regulated professional. 

 

Currently, Manulife & Canada Life allow ABA to be covered however, whether or not services provided by a Behaviour Analyst is covered is a policy holder decision depending on group size & platform. Call your insurance provider to inquire.

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*Last updated April, 2025