Provincial services and supports for eligible Prince Edward Island children and families affected by autism, including diagnostic services and interventions.
Last reviewed: September 2026
Useful Tips for Applying
It includes early intervention and school-age supports. Start early — interventions are most effective at a young age.
Who May Qualify
Prince Edward Island children and families with autism, based on assessment.
Required Documents
An autism diagnosis and the application.
How to Apply
Through the PEI Department of Education or Health, depending on the service.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Waiting for school age — early intervention starts earlier. Not knowing that both education and health offer streams.
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Prince Edward Island (Kings, Queens and Prince Counties)
ResourceAbilities is a free, one-stop hub helping people with disabilities navigate, discover and connect with disability and accessibility-related services across Prince Edward Island. As a federally funded Disability Benefit Navigation provider, it offers one-to-one support to help Islanders with disabilities access the Disability Tax Credit and related benefits. Offices serve Kings, Queens and Prince Counties.
Plan Institute is a Canadian non-profit and registered charity that helps people with disabilities and their families plan for a good life. Its free national Disability Planning Helpline offers one-on-one support with the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), the Canada Disability Benefit, wills and trusts, and future and financial planning. Plan Institute also offers free webinars and online courses on the RDSP, DTC, and building personal support networks. The helpline is free, confidential, and available across Canada by phone, email, and online request form.
Languages: English, Interpretation in ASL and other languages on request
The GAIN Program (Guidance & Assistance in Navigating Disability Support) is a free service offered by Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC). VLRC's Disability Benefit Navigators provide one-to-one support to help people with disabilities understand and apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), and other federal, provincial and territorial credits and benefits, including help with appeals. Although operated by VLRC, the GAIN Program assists people with all disabilities, not only vision loss.
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