Dr. Carly Cermak
Bloorview Research Institute

Jesiqua Rapley
Bloorview Research Institute

Kids and families in Northern Ontario are faced with longer wait times for autism diagnostic services compared to other regions of the province. This may be due to the region’s expansive geography, rural characteristics, as well as getting healthcare providers to cover Northern Ontario’s vast regions. Learn about the experiences of parents and caregivers, clinicians, and leaders as they relate to accessing an autism diagnosis in Northern Ontario and solutions that could make autism assessments more collaborative, and timely, across the province.