Program Data Collection and Outcomes

The Ontario Autism Program (OAP) service providers enter into service contracts with the The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) to deliver evidence based behavioural services, family services and training. Current service contracts include requirements for the collection of data to monitor and evaluate the program and to support decision making and business planning.

Data requirements will continue to evolve. An OAP Monitoring and Evaluation Framework will continue to be developed and will include performance measures, data elements and quality assurance indicators for the OAP. MCCSS will consult and engage with regional providers and other stakeholders to identify and define:

  • child and youth outcomes
  • parent/caregiver outcomes
  • parent/caregiver and youth satisfaction with service delivery
  • system outcomes

The ongoing collection of reliable data will inform system analysis, including identifying trends within the MCCSS is committed to ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the OAP to assess progress against program objectives and ensure efficient use of public resources.