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

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 PTs can help with strength, flexibility, coordination, and 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...

Autism & Behavioural Services

We are passionate about helping children and youth with autism be at their best!

Research at TVCC

Research and evaluation activities are important to providing quality services to clients and their families.

Programs

Acquired Brain Injury (PABICOP)

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

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Adapted Fitness

The Adapted Fitness Centre welcomes children and youth between 8 and 18 years of age who are able to participate safely.

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Adaptive Technology (ATS)

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

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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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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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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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Dental Funding

Assessment of eligibility for funding for dental services.

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Developmental Paediatric Assessment Clinic

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

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For Birth to School Entry - 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 School Entry - PT

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

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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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Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement and Regulation (JASPER)

targets core early developmental skills for young children (12-48 months) with autism to improve age-appropriate play skills, engagement with others and communication development

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Kids on the Block

Kids on the Block is a troupe of life-sized puppets who educate the community about disabilities, abilities, acceptance, diversity and inclusion.

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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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Parent Mentor Service

Our Parent Mentors are parents of TVCC clients who share their experiences

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Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT)

is an evidence-based intervention program for children (12-48 months) at the start of intervention. The focus is on communication and social engagement.

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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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Presentations for Parents/Caregivers and Professionals

Foundational Family Services at TVCC offers weekly educational workshops for parents and caregivers.

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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 ABCs

A caregiver-mediated intervention for toddlers with social communication goals who are diagnosed with ASD

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Social Work Service

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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.

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Talk With Me

Consultation sessions for parents and caregivers of children/youth with ASD who are registered (or are in the process of registering) with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP).

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The Wellness Project

The Wellness Project offers: Resources, tips, and guides for youth and families

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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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TVCC Storytellers

TVCC Storytellers are a group of young people with disabilities who aim to increase public awareness.

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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?

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Caregiver Education

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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Building Skills Through Play

(Virtual, May 30) In this presentation, parents and caregivers will learn about the different stages of play, as well as how to model and prompt play skills.

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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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Creating Social Narratives (London & Stratford)

(In-person, May 21 or 28) Social narratives can be effective tools that can make new or unfamiliar situations like going on vacation, visiting the dentist, or starting at a new school much smoother by presenting these experiences in a story format.

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Emotional Regulation in Autism

(Virtual, Apr 14) for parents of children/youth with autism. We will focus on what emotional regulation means as well as learning some proven techniques to cope in a variety of settings.

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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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Feeding 101 Parent Workshops

(Virtual, monthly until June) Parents/caregivers of preschool age children, with special needs can learn about making mealtimes positive, reducing power struggles, defining parent and child feeding roles, the role of sensory processing in eating challenges.

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Getting Ready for High School

(In-person, Apr 30) This in-person workshop is for TVCC families preparing their grade 7 or 8 student for the transition to high school. Have questions about how things will really be for kids?

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Getting Ready for School - Virtual Parent Session

(May 28) This session will provide current information about the kindergarten program, what special services may be available to your child and how best to prepare children with disabilities and parents for entry to school.

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It Takes A Village

(Virtual, Jan 7-May 13) 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

(Virtual, May 15) Parents will learn to identify and prepare for those risks, and make a plan. This presentation focuses on children with autism in high risk situations but all parents and professionals are welcome to participate.

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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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Paperwork & Funding - General Information

(Virtual, Feb-Nov dates) Do you know what financial resources are available for your child or youth with a disability? Do you have funding paperwork that you need to complete for your child or youth with a disability?

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Paperwork & Funding - Transitioning to Adulthood

(Virtual, quarterly dates until Dec 2025) Do you know what financial resources are available for your youth with a disability transitioning to adulthood?

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Parents Talking Across the Spectrum

(Virtual, Jan 14-June 11) During this guided discussion, we focus on autism and behavioural strategies and provide helpful resources to parents of children with autism.

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Relationship Building - Circles®

(Virtual, May 14) Are you a parent looking to support your child or youth's understanding of social relationships, boundaries and interpersonal skills?

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Sensory 101 Parent Education

(Virtual, Apr, June dates) An introduction to what the sensory systems are and how they work. The goal is to understand your child better. This understanding will assist families in developing strategies to help make life easier.

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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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Sleep.....How to Help Your Child Get More

(Virtual, May 6) For parents/caregivers, community and therapists supporting children/youth with disabilities, who are experiencing challenges with sleep.

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Talking Autism Together Series (Monthly topics)

(Virtual, Apr 24 &/or May 28) "Summertime Social Skills" and "Exploring Food". Each session is facilitated by a Family & Community Consultant and will focus on a specific topic, offering practical advice and a space to share experiences and strategies.

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Understanding Challenging Behaviour (Part 2)

(Virtual, May 13) Practical strategies for HOW TO reduce challenging behaviour and HOW TO encourage positive behaviour patterns.

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Visual Supports for Increasing Motivation (745 Fanshawe Prk)

(In-person, Apr 24) During this in-person educational opportunity for parents and caregivers, there will be an opportunity to learn about the strategies, practice using the strategies and bring the visual support materials home!

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What is Applied Behaviour Analysis?

(Virtual, May 5) So, you’ve heard about this thing called “ABA” – with that you may have started to hear about what it is, how it works and why or why not it might be helpful for you and/or your child.

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Participation

Adaptive Multi-Sport Jr & Sr (5-9 yrs & 10 yrs +)

(In-person, Weds, June 4-25) TVCC clients, who use mobility aids and/or have unique physical needs can join us for this open-gym series to try new sports and physical activities, including adapted sport opportunities. Each week will feature a new sport to try out!

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Back to School Bootcamp (CHATHAM)

(In-Person, Aug 25-29) Is your child or youth ready to step back into the classroom with success? Our Back to School Bootcamp is designed to help ease back into the school routine, brush up on essential classroom skills, and feel prepared for a successful school year – all while having fun!

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Caregivers Connecting: Caregivers of Children/Youth

(In-Person, 3rd Tues, Apr - Aug) Caregivers and parents, of TVCC clients ages, with disabilities can share their experiences, information, challenges, successes and strategies, or just hang out and drink some coffee!

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Exploring Volunteer Opportunities: Big Blooms (12 yrs +) OWEN SOUND

(In-person, June 6, 2025) Youth can join us to volunteer on June 6. While the students have a PD day, they can earn some of their high school volunteer hours in a supported and low stress environment.

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Expressive Arts & Crafts Series (8-11 yrs)

(In-person, Apr 9-30) TVCC clients are invited to this new series that will inspire creativity and foster self expression through arts and crafts! In this series, we'll get messy and creative while trying out new artistic modalities and projects. Each week will include creative warm up activities followed by a focal project.

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Jump into Play (3-5 yrs)

(In-person, Fri - May 2-23) Get ready to play together with your child in fun and engaging fundemental movement skills. Through structured and unstructured play we will create movement activities focused on learning and practices catching/throwing skills, movement stations, circle time, active games and more.

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Jumping Jellyfish (3-5 yrs)

(In-person, June 3-24) Children, will explore readiness and basic swim skills including group songs, safe participation, pool entry/exits, floatation and specialized equipment.

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Kickoff to Summer Camp (CHATHAM)

(In-Person, July 7-11) Through structured activities, teamwork, and guided peer interactions, campers will have the opportunity to improve communication, problem-solving, and friendship-building skills that they can carry with them into the rest of their summer!

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London Children's Museum Summer Camp: Boom, Pop, Splat (4-9 yrs)

(In-person, July 7-11) This inclusive camp will feature themed hands-on activities. With Backyard Biology your child will discover a magnificent and microscopic world hiding right in your own backyard.

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Nintendo Switch Party (12 yrs+)

(In-person, May-June) Join Horizons and The Wellness Project for Nintendo Switches parties! We connect TVCC's Nintendo Switch consoles to two big screens for everyone to play together. We have a few games to choose from, or youth are also welcome to bring any multiplayer games they'd like to play with the group.

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Pop-up Caregivers Connecting (745 Fanshawe)

(In-Person, May 22) Caregivers and parents, of TVCC clients ages, with disabilities can share their experiences, information, challenges, successes and strategies, or just hang out and drink some coffee!

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Quiet Swim (2-6 yrs)

(In-person, Weds/May & Tues/June) This program is designed to provide a calm, low stimulation environment to allow children to become comfortable in the water with the support of a parent/caregiver. This program is unstructured and child led, and facilitated by a Recreation Therapist to support early transitions and comfort in the water.

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Splashing Guppies (6m-2yrs)

(In-person, Tues, Apr 8) Babies and toddlers, with special needs can explore swimming in a supportive group environment.

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Summer Adventures Day Camp (4-9 yrs)

(In-person, Aug 5-8)

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Swim Stars! (4-8 yrs)

(In-person, Apr 11 and May 30) This two-part swim group is designed for school-age children with special needs as an introduction to structured swim skills and comfort in the water.

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TAKE-A-SHOT TVCC Para Sport Day

(Sat June 7) Discover the joy of para sports as you try out specialized equipment and connect with local para sport clubs, teams, and community partners.

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Therapeutic Drumming and Music (7 yrs +)

(Weds, May 7 - 28) Each week participants will be guided through various activities using drums and other musical instruments. Led by Music Therapists from Connections Music Therapy, this program will utilize facets of music therapy and expressive arts to encourage creativity, social wellness, and self-confidence.

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Wild Child Summer Camp (5-9 yrs)

(In-person, July 21-25) A brand new summer camp opportunity for young explorers! TVCC is partnering with Childreach to bring their Wild Child Summer Day Camp to TVCC clients!

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Wild Child Try-it (6 m-5 yrs)

(In-person, Apr 24 &/or Jun 4) At Wild Child, we will head into the woods to play and explore in a natural setting. We will be touching and observing different plants and insects and exploring the natural environment.

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Resource

tykeTALK: 18 months

Speech and Language Developmental Milestones at 18 months

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tykeTALK: 9 months

Speech and Language Developmental Milestones at 9 months

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4 Steps to Building Cooperation

Discover some easy steps to building cooperation with your child or youth. These strategies can be used anytime and throughout your child’s life.

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Achieving Independence in Virtual Sessions

How to help and encourage your child to be more independent and less reliant on a caregiver during virtual treatment sessions.

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Aided Language Stimulation

Learn what Aided Language Simulation is and how it can be used to support children with communication difficulties.

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Améliorer la collaboration

Cinq raisons pour lesquelles un enfant ou un jeune peut refuser de faire ce qu’on lui demande:

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An Introduction to ASD and ABA

Discover the common characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and learn about Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), the most common and effective therapy to support children and youth with autism.

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Arch Development

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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

Video tutorials in the Snap + Core First App, iPad Setting and Apps and an overview or Word Power.

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Autism & Behavioural Services Resources

Families registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) can consult with an Autism & Behavioural Services (ABS) Family & Community Consultant to better understand how to apply the ABA strategies described in the videos and resources below at home.

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Beyond Choice Making

How to use symbols to support children in expressing these functions and offers practical examples for each type of communication.

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Bow Leg/Knock Knees

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Brain Injury Links

A collection of links to various resources related to brain injury.

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Cerebral Palsy Guidance

Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a US BASED website created to provide answers and assistance to parents of children with cerebral palsy.

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Choosing a Bike and Common Bike Adaptations

When choosing a bike for a beginning or new rider, there are many things to consider to maximize success. Listed below are some things to consider when choosing a bike as well as some simple modifications that may be made to the bike to support riders who may find aspects of bike riding tricky.

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Choosing a Two-Wheeled Bike for Beginning Riders

The information in this handout is summarized material from the iCan Bike program. iCan Bike is a program that teaches children and youth with disabilities how to ride a two-wheeled bike.
For more information about iCan Bike, or additional resources check their website: https://icanshine.org/parents/ican-bike-parents/

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Choosing Services: What To Look For

At TVCC, we want to help families make informed decisions when selecting services that are right for them. We have outlined some key things to consider and ask when choosing services.

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College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Learn about the rules and standards that govern the practice of Physiotherapists in Ontario.

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Communicating with an AC User

Strategies to use when communicating with a person who uses augmentative communication.

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Communication Dictionary

This handout helps you understand and respond to a person's behaviour by providing simple explanations for certain actions. It also includes a blank sheet to customize a list of your child's common behaviours, their meanings, and how to respond to them.

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Communication Partner Strategies

This resource provides strategies for communication partners to support children with communication difficulties, whether they are using verbal language or Speech Generating Devices (SGD's).

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Communication Temptations

This resource emphasizes encouraging early communicators through the need, opportunity, and reward approach. It provides tips on maximizing development opportunities, accepting all forms of communication, and making environmental changes to promote communication.

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Community Recreation Links

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Conversation Books

Conversation Books are personalized books created for children with communication challenges, using a collection of objects, pictures, and resources to support their primary mode of communication. What should you include in a Conversation Book?

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Core Vocabulary

Did you know that a person can effectively express over 80% of their communication needs with a few hundred core words? This resource lists examples of general core vocabulary and personal core vocabulary.

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Crawling and Bum Scooting

Learn about different types of crawlers and understand the importance of reciprocal crawling and how to support your child's development.

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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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Développer l’autonomie lors des séances virtuelles

Comment aider et encourager votre enfant à être plus indépendant et moins dépendant d'un soignant lors des séances de traitement virtuelles.

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Eddie the Elephant

Check out this story about Eddie the Elephant, who happens to use augmentative communication to communicate with his friends.

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eLearning Opportunities

Free online information/workshops.

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Establishing an at Home Routine

Discover some great ways to establish an at-home routine or schedule. These strategies can be used anytime and throughout your child’s life.

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Exersaucers and Jolly Jumpers

Guidelines on the limitations and recommendations for using Exersaucers and Jolly Jumpers for infants.

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External Resources Re: Childhood Development

External information and resources about childhood development.

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Eye Gaze - Using your eyes to communicate

Instructions for using eye gaze as a method of communication.

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FFS Presentations for Parents, Caregivers and Professionals

A list of the Foundational Family Services workshop topics that are presented throughout the year.

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Fitzgerald Key Colour Coding

This resource is about using colour coding to organize word categories, making locating specific symbols or words easier and aiding in grammar development.

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Functional Use of Symbols

This resource discusses using symbols to support communication and offers considerations for implementing and supporting their functional use.

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Funding 101

This resource provides the most common funding sources for families of children/youth with disabilities. It’s a great place to get started!

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Funding Equipment Worksheet

This printable resource will help you with questions to ask and things to think about as you explore funding for equipment.

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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 with the help of your therapy team. Buying and getting equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, iPads, ramps, special bikes, etc.) for your child/youth involves many steps and a lot of choices.

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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 and mobility equipment.

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Funding Guide

An overview of funding resources and options for children with special needs.

Funding Guide - (648 KB pdf)

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Getting a Haircut

Social Narrative for Children and Youth with Autism

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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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Going to the Dentist

Social Narrative for Children and Youth with Autism

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Gross Motor Milestone Checklist

Discover what developmental milestones your child should be reaching at each stage and use this checklist as a helpful guide.

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Horizons - Towards The Future

Resources, toolkits and links for youth

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How to use a device so your child will too…

Strategies for communication partners (parents, caregivers, educators) to support children using Speech Generating Devices.

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I Can Blog

"I Can" was a monthly blog to help kids who use augmentative communication increase their participation.

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In/out Toeing

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Increasing Cooperation

Discover the top 5 reasons why your child or youth may not be cooperating and learn practical strategies to address these challenges effectively.

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John Deere Mighty Trike

The John Deere Mighty Trike is a popular choice for many families. It is sturdy, well made and easy to purchase locally.

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Les raisons qui expliquent un comportement

La fonction d’un comportement explique pourquoi il se produit. En sachant ce qui motive ce comportement, il est plus facile: De penser à des stratégies pour diminuer le comportement difficile; D’enseigner à l’enfant ou au jeune une façon plus appropriée de satisfaire ses besoins

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Libraries for All

Communication boards for people who use Augmentative Communication are available at all London Library locations.

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Mes choses préférées

Profitez de cette activité avec vos enfants en téléchargeant et en imprimant l'activité.

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My Favourite Things

Enjoy this activity with your kids by downloading and printing the activity.

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Navigating Microsoft Teams Meetings

The following information has been taken from Microsoft Support page and compiled into a helpful troubleshooting document.

Go to: Microsoft Support for more detailed information.

Joining a Teams Meeting
Below are the most common ways to join a TVCC event using Microsoft Teams meetings.

1. Join by Link

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Partner Assisted Scanning

Specific directions for how to approach partner assisted scanning with your child.

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Passages

Supporting Families and Youth Through Secondary School and Beyond

Passages is a yearly event organized in partnership with TVDSB, LDCSB, and TVCC that brings together community agencies that support youth and young adults in London, Middlesex, Elgin, and Oxford communities. You are invited to join us each November to meet and talk with representatives from a wide range of organizations.

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Physiotherapy Resources

Physiotherapy-related resources can be accessed by clicking here.

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Plagiocephaly and Brachycephaly

How to prevent and address a flat head in babies, including causes, prevention strategies, and potential treatment options.

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Prompting Hierarchy

Learn how to effectively use prompting techniques to support individuals using communication devices, promote their language development, and encourage independence in communication interactions.

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Remnant Books

Learn how to create and use a remnant book for a child. A remnant book serves as a communication tool to help a child remember and talk about their experiences, encouraging interactions with communication partners and promoting literacy development.

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Requesting and Choice Making

This resource discusses the importance of allowing children, especially those with physical disabilities, to make choices as it gives them control over their environment and helps them learn about consequences. Obtain guidance on how to help children make choices using objects, eye gaze, and pictures, with practical tips and points to remember.

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Seating Appointment Guide

What to expect and how to prepare for your appointment in the Seating and Mobility Department.

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Shoes for Beginner Walkers

From soft leather to anti-slip soles and a firm heel counter, discover the key features to look for in shoes that provide stability and support for your child's developing feet.

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SmartStart Hub Questions & Answers

What is the SmartStart Hub at TVCC? What does it cost to use the services of a SmartStart Hub? How does it work? What will happen during the phone call? How long will the call take?

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Stability Wheels

Stability wheel links and information

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Stories and Songs

Learn strategies for encouraging interaction during stories and songs, such as adding symbols and props, allowing children to make choices, and actively involving them in the process.

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Suggestions for Message Pairs

Examples of message pairs that can be used with a child's voice output device to offer choices and facilitate communication during various activities. The PDF allows for customization with additional ideas based on the child's specific activities and preferences.

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Supporting Emerging Communicators

This resource focuses on building intentional communication by treating a child's actions as meaningful, identifying their motivations, and using their interests to encourage communication. The resource also provides tools such as the Communication Matrix and Communication Dictionary to help track and interpret a child's communication skills.

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Symbol Place Mats

Meal or snack times can be a great opportunity for children to practice using communication symbols to make requests, comment, ask questions, or seek help.

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Teaching Yes/No Questions

Guidance on teaching yes/no questions to learners by starting with simpler accept/reject questions and gradually progressing to more complex concepts.

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thehealthline.ca

thehealthline.ca is a great resource for services available in your community.

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Theme & Clarification Boards

This resource also offers links to various websites that provide pre-made communication boards.

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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.

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Tips for Wheelchair Users

Guidance on the recommended usage of wheelchairs for children with mobility difficulties to promote good body alignment, prevent long-term changes to body shape, and support engagement in play and social interactions, with additional information on position changes and maintenance of wheelchairs.

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Topic Board

Learn how a Topic Board can help a child/youth clarify their message or initiate a conversation.

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Torticollis

Information on torticollis, a condition characterized by the shortening or tightening of neck muscles, including its causes, recommended treatments such as positioning recommendations, tummy time, and strengthening/stretching exercises, and guidance on seeking medical help.

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Measles Precaution: Screening Required – Please do not come to TVCC if you are sick, call ahead if you have been exposed to the measles.

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