Alphabetical Listing

We work to support children and their families to achieve the highest possible quality of life.  We offer a variety of services, programs, education opportunities, participation activities and resources for children, youth  and their families. 

Services

Autism & Behavioural Services

We serve children and youth with autism who are eligible for registration with the OAP.

Early Years

These services focus on children and their families from birth to school entry. Services are community-based

Equipment/Mobility

TVCC Clinicians support clients to have the best options for them in equipment, seating and splinting

Family/Community

TVCC is not only here to support children and youth, we also have services for the caregivers in their lives.

Occupational Therapy

TVCC Occupational Therapists (OT) provide services to infants, children, youth and their families.

Physiotherapy

TVCC PT’s can help with strength, flexibility, coordination, walking (with and/or without equipment)

Recreation/Fitness

Having fun and being active are important for all children and youth. Our team of Recreation Therapists is here to help kids be kids...

School Related Services

TVCC offers services to support clients, families, and schools with the needs that come up in the school years.

Specialty Clinics

TVCC offers many paediatric medical and dental clinics. Most clinics are organized by diagnosis.

Speech/Language Therapy

Speech-language pathologist (SLP) support communication, speech and language needs

Vision/Hearing

TVCC provides oversight and administration of the Blind Low Vision Early Intervention and Infant Hearing Programs.

Youth

Growing up is an important part of childhood. Our Horizons team supports that growth...

Programs

Ability Connections

Ability Connections is a group of young people with disabilities who aim to increase public awareness
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Acquired Brain Injury (PABICOP)

Outreach program for children and adolescents with diagnosed, acquired brain injuries (ABI)
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Adapted Fitness

We recognize the importance of physical activity and recreation for the physical, emotional, social
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Adaptive Technology

Adaptive Technology Service’s goal is to help make the equipment you need right for you!  We des
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Amputee

For clients who need a consult with an Orthopaedic Surgeon and/or Physiotherapist.
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Augmentative Communication

This service supports children and youth to develop their face-to-face and written communication skills.
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Bike Clinic

Biking with family and friends is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, exercise and simply have fun.
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Blind Low Vision EIP

Providing child and family centred education, services and support for parents of children who were born blind or with low vision.
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Brachial Plexus Treatment

Acute Therapy following obstetrical nerve injury to the upper extremity.
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Caregiver-Mediated Early Years

For parents and caregivers of young children with autism - free of charge.
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Cerebral Palsy

For infants, children, and youth with a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy who have complex needs requiring multidisciplinary care and support.
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Cleft Lip and Palate (CLP)

Assess and treat children and youth in Southwestern Ontario who have conditions affecting their teeth and facial structure.
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Community Workshops and Presentations

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Continence

Provides information and strategies to help children and youth (ages 5+) achieve better bladder and bowel control
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Core Clinical Services

Individual & Group Treatment for children/youth with autism to be purchased with your One-Time Funding or Core Clinical Services funding
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Dental Funding

Assessment of eligibility for funding for dental services.
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For Birth to Preschool - OT

TVCC OTs focus on helping clients to be successful with everyday activities using their strengths and abilities.
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For Birth to Preschool - PT

TVCC PT’s can help with strength, flexibility, coordination, walking, posture while sitting or standing, as well as breathing.
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Foundational Family Services

Education, information and Consultation for families of children/youth with autism - free of charge.
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Horizons - Towards the Future

Open to all TVCC clients from the age of 12 until you leave high school!
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Infant Hearing Program SW region

Focus is on identifying all infants with permanent hearing loss
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Kids on the Block

Kids on the Block is now available both virtually and in-person! Kids on the Block is a troupe of li
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Neuromuscular Clinic

For infants, children, and youth with a diagnosis of a neuromuscular condition
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Orthopaedic

The Orthopaedic Clinic helps children with problems with their bones.
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Paediatric Assessment

Specialty Clinic Services are available for clients and families in Southwestern Ontario
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Parent Mentor Service

Our Parent Mentors are parents of TVCC clients who share their experiences
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Preschool Speech and Language

We help children and youth with communication including augmentative and alternative, speech etc.
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Rett Syndrome

Clients and their families may see some or all of the Clinic team in one visit
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School Therapy Services

Therapy services may be available at school to enable a student to attend and participate in school
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Seating and Mobility

Our seating services aim to provide clients and families with the best options to support independence
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Social Work Service

Social work can play an important role in supporting children and families. The social work team is
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Spina Bifida

Specialty Clinic Services are available for clients and families in Southwestern Ontario
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Splinting and Casting

Splinting and casting can provide a long gentle stretch to the muscle or joint. This can lead to inc
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Talk With Me

Consultation sessions for parents and caregivers of children/youth with ASD who are registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP).
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Therapeutic Recreation

Therapeutic Recreation helps children, youth and families experience and enjoy their leisure, sport
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Torticollis

Acute therapy for infants presenting with decreased neck range of motion.
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Velopharyngeal Dysfunction

A Speech Language Pathologist will assess speech and resonance with further consultation from E.N.T and Prosthodontics as appropriate.
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Youth Discovery Services

Do you have questions about life after high school? Do you need help figuring out what you are inter
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Caregiver Education

ACS Lunch & Learn Fall/Winter Series

(Jan 25 2022) Monthly virtual Augmentative Communication Service Lunch and Learn workshops for professionals.
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Augmentative Communication Orientation

(Online learning module) Learn what augmentative communication is all about, what to expect and what's involved with this service.
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Caring for You

(Thurs; Jan 20 - Feb 10) This 4-part workshop series is designed to help you identify what's in your cup and will teach you simple ways to refill your cup within your own daily activities.
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Communication Across the Day

(Dec 13) Learn practical ways to practice and strengthen communication, how to find the best starting point, and how to set realistic goals for children.
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Communication Temptations

(Online learning module) will teach you to use a strategy that creates a desire to communicate.
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Cooperation 101

(Dec 7 or 15) Do you find yourself repeating things over and over? Does your child say "NO!" or ignore your simple requests? Join us for a live webinar and learn how to turn "no!" into "yes!"
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Core Words

(Online learning module) Learn what core vocabulary is, how it's different from fringe vocabulary, key characteristics of core vocabulary, why using core vocabulary is so important and how to teach core vocabulary.
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Engaging Your Child in Play

(Jan 11) Play activities teach a lot of important skills that go beyond just, “how to play”.
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Expanding Communication with Symbols

(Online learning module) Learn what expanding communication is all about, how to do it and why it is important in supporting your child's communication development.
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Funding and Resources

(Online learning module) An overview of funding resources and options for children with special needs.
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It Takes A Village

(Jan-May 2022) Connect with other families and gather resources. Get organized, gain knowledge, talk about advocacy and plan for today, tomorrow and the future.
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Keeping Runners Safe - Safety and Autism (ARABIC)

(Dec 14) A unique opportunity for Arabic-speaking families! Foundational Family Services is excited to partner with the Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Inclusion (MRCSSI) to present "Keeping Runners Safe – Safety and Autism" in Arabic.
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Modeling Communication with Symbols

(Online learning module) Learn what modeling is and why it is important in helping to develop your child's language and communication skills.
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Parents Partnering with Educators - Transition to Elementary School

(Feb 3 & 10) Parents will enjoy presentations from TVCC's Parent Mentors and Special Education staff from the Thames Valley District School Board and the London District Catholic School Board.
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Prompting Communication with Symbols

(Online learning module) The module covers what prompting communication means, the prompting hierarchy and how to implement prompting to support your child's communication development.
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Shared Reading

(Online learning module) will teach you about shared reading and how to get the most out of reading with your child who uses AAC.
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Success with Virtual Services

(Dec 21) Learn strategies like, setting up the environment for learning, how to be prepared with motivating items and activities ahead of time, and how you can get involved with teaching, to make a virtual session fun and engaging for you and your child.
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Successful Social Skills and Autism

(Dec 8) Children and youth with ASD benefit from direct teaching and practice with social skills.
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Time for School

(Dec 7 or 8) Join us for an informal chit chat with Parent Mentors about “How do I decide when my child will go to school?”
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Toilet Training 101

(Dec 21) Join us to better understand the many parts of toilet training and for help deciding if your child is ready for this step.
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Participation

Ability Connections

(Mondays... Nov 2021-Jun 2022) Whether you are just discovering what it is that makes you unique or you loudly and proudly announce yourself to the world, there's a place for you at Ability Connections!
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Autism Mail Club

(Sept 2021 - Aug 2022) A SUBSCRIPTION OF THE MONTH CLUB! Select any or all of the resource items you would like to receive. At the end of each month, you will receive a package in the mail with the selected item.
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Caregivers Connecting: Virtual Chat

(Mon/Thurs; Sept - Dec) Make friends, connect with others, share resources, network, tell your story or just hang out and know that you're among friends in this non-judgemental and understanding group.
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Parents Talking Across the Spectrum

(coming back in JANUARY 2022!) You will have the chance to share stories and strategies with other parents, ask questions and connect with people who may have had similar experiences.
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TRY IT - Building Connections through Heroes Circle (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy)

(Dec 9) Heroes Circle teaches meditation, breathing, and movement techniques found in the martial arts to empower children beyond the pain and trauma of childhood disease.
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Youth Drumming

(Thurs; Nov 25 - Dec 16) This is an in-person interactive group, each participant has their own drum and music instruments.
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Resource

Augmentative Communication Handouts

This page contains links to handouts and resources about AAC that you may find useful. AAC Awareness
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Augmentative Communication How to Videos

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Autism and Behavioural Services Resources

Families registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) can consult with an Autism & Behavioural
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Brain Injury Links

Neuroscience Education Resources Virtual Encyclopedia (NERVE)http://www.sfn.org/ Brain Injury Associ
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Cerebral Palsy Guidance

Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a US BASED website created to provide answers and assistance to parents o
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Community Recreation Links

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Covid-19 Resources

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Developmental Resource for Infants (DRI)

Refer a child with developmental challenges 2 years or younger, by contacting Developmental Resource
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eLearning Opportunities

Introduction to Funding and Support  |  ACS Orientation Module  |  eLearning Troubleshooting
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Funding for Families

We hope this will help you think about options and make the best choices possible for your family, w
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Funding for Mobility Equipment

The following resources and links will help you learn a bit more about funding options for seating a
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Getting Ready for Community Participation: A Checklist

Use this checklist as a guide of things you should think about in preparing for community participa
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Important Resources and Services for Families

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Information for Schools - School Therapy Services

Therapy services may be available at school if required to enable a student to attend school, partic
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Libraries for All

Communication boards for people who use Augmentative Communication are available at all London Libra
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Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Contact Information

The Ontario Autism Program (OAP) is funded through the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS).
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Positional Plagiocephaly

How to prevent your baby from developing a flat head What is Plagiocephaly? Since the introduction o
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Seating Appointment Guide

When you attend your appointments in the Seating and Mobility Department, please anticipate being he
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Staying Active, Engaged and Connected at Home

The Therapeutic Recreation team at TVCC has gathered a number of resources and ideas for families to
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thehealthline.ca

thehealthline.ca is a great resource for services available in your community.  thehealthline.ca fe
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Therapeutic Recreation Community Connections

The Therapeutic Recreation team is dedicated to sharing programs, resources, events and stories abou
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Tips for Early Learners with Autism: Joint Attention

What is joint attention? Joint attention is when two people share acknowledgement in an object or event. For example, a child sharing interest with another person about something that they find interesting or exciting.
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Tips for Wheelchair Users

How often should my child be in their wheelchair during the day now that we are home more?If your ch
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Torticollis Information

What to do if your baby has torticollis What is torticollis? Torticollis, sometimes called ‘wrynec
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Tummy Time

An important part of a baby’s daily routine Positioning your baby In response to the “Back to Sl
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Using Zoom

Zoom provides a safe, appropriate way to provide services and supports to many clients and families.
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Visuals and Schedules - Resources

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