There was an announcement on the news the other day giving the number of autistic people in BC. The # if I recall correctly was in the hundreds of thousands. 
I have a grandson  who was diagnosed with aspergers. From my daughters initial consultation to actual confirmation took 4 years. This included teachers, pediatricians, and a government appointed psychiatrist. 
There is an obvious need for more specialized teachers and I for one hope,if anything, the government will not resist that push.