"Deny Soto expressed her frustration, stating, "It's just sad, because that was a critical part of his development. We lost any support that we could have gotten during that time.""
"According to government records, over 67,500 children with autism are waiting for funding, with only 20,666 having a funding agreement for services."
"The Ontario Autism Coalition's survey revealed that parents are waiting at least five years for funding, which significantly impacts their children's development."
"Despite increases in provincial funding, the percentage of children receiving support has not exceeded 25%, highlighting a growing demand for autism services."
Deny Soto's son, Nico, has been on a waiting list for government funding for autism services since 2022. Currently, over 67,500 children in Ontario are waiting for core clinical services through the Ontario Autism Program. Despite increased funding, less than 25% of registered children receive support. The number of registered children has risen by 21% since mid-2024, yet many parents report waiting over five years for funding, leading to significant developmental delays and missed opportunities for their children.
Read at www.cbc.ca
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