We work to support children and their families to achieve the highest possible quality of life. Through a variety of services, supports and resources for children and youth with physical disabilities, communication disorders, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders, we aim to help clients to be their best!
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Services
Services
Ability Connections is a group of young people with disabilities who aim to increase public awareness of "Abilities" and "Possibilities...
Acute Paediatric Rehabilitation Services are services contracted by Children’s Hospital, LHSC. These are services provided to patients...
We recognize the importance of physical activity and recreation for the physical, emotional, social and mental health of everyone. We...
Adaptive Technology Service’s goal is to help make the equipment you need right for you! We offer customization of commercially...
This service supports children and youth to develop their face-to-face and written communication...
Autism & Behavioural Services has been providing services for children and youth with autism spectrum...
Biking with family and friends is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, exercise and simply have fun.
Caregiver-mediated early years (C-MEY) programs support families with young children ages 12 months to 48 months (4 years). The programs...
The Cleft Lip and Palate /Craniofacial Program is a team of professionals that assess and treat children and youth in Southwestern...
Everyone benefits when agencies and businesses have a strong commitment to creating inclusive environments.
Service available for purchase for individual and group treatment for children and youth with autism...
The Early Childhood Therapy team works with children who have a wide variety of needs. These services focus on children and their...
Foundational Family Service, are a broad range of services and supports designed...
is now offered virtually! Kids on the Block is a troupe of life-sized puppets who educate children, youth, parents,...
Occupational therapists focus on helping people to be successful with everyday activities. We help children and youth discover and use...
Paediatric Acquired Brain Injury Community Outreach Program (PABICOP) is an outreach program for children and adolescents with diagnosed...
Parents and caregivers of children and youth with disabilities must work collaboratively with the education system so that together they...
Physiotherapists are interested in helping you be active and to participate in you home, day care, school and any other community ......
What is “quality of life”? Of course, everyone has heard this term used many times, but what exactly does it mean? The term quality of...
Therapy services may be available at school to enable a student to attend and participate in school routines.
Our seating services aims to provide clients and families with the best options to support independent mobility. This involves looking...
Social work can play an important role in supporting children and families. The social work team is made up of ...
TVCC offers many paediatric medical and dental clinics. Most clinics are organized according to diagnosis. All Specialty Clinics have...
Speech-language pathologists work to help children communicate effectively and to eat and swallow safely.
Splinting and casting can provide a long gentle stretch to the muscle or joint. This can lead to in increased movement at the joint....
Foundational Family Service - These consultation sessions are for parents...
Participation in recreation activities and leisure are important to overall health and well-being. Therapeutic Recreation provides...
Do you have questions about life after high school? Do you need help figuring out what you are interested in?
The Youth for Youth team consists of young people who are passionate about helping youth to develop important skills
Education Workshops
Education Workshops
(Sept 2021-Jan 2022) A series of monthly Lunch and Learn topics: ACS Service Delivery, Communication Displays...
This Online learning module provides an overview of the Augmentative Communication Service (ACS at...
Autism Presentation (Oct 28) Proven strategies to help with...
Thurs (Oct 7-28) ACT-based strategies to help you become more present with yourself and help you move toward the things that matter most...
ACS online learning module - When adults do all of the work in an interaction, it’s no longer...
Autism Presentation (Oct 19) Learn how to turn "no!"...
ACS online learning module - Did you know a relatively small number of words make up most of what...
Autism Presentation (Oct 20) Many families of children...
ACS online learning module - When a child is just beginning to use symbols, they often start by...
(Oct or Nov) General strategies for feeding challenges. Topics include: making mealtimes more positive, reducing power struggles,...
This online learning module provides an overview of funding resources and options for children with special needs.
(Oct 2021- May 2022) Connect with other families; gather resources; get organized; gain knowledge, talk about advocacy, plan for today,...
ACS online learning module - Modeling communication on your child's AAC device means showing them...
(Oct 26) This virtual evening workshop is designed for parents/caregivers of youth (grades 7 & 8) planning ahead for the transition...
Autism Presentation (Oct 28) This presentation...
(Oct 12 & 19) A 2-part online workshop designed to support parents/caregivers of children with disabilities as they navigate the...
ACS online learning module - When teaching kids to do something new or different on their AAC...
(Oct 5) Parents will be introduced to what the sensory systems are and how they work. The goal is to help parents and caregivers...
ACS online learning module - This free electronic learning module will teach you about shared...
(Oct 5) Join us to better understand the many parts of toilet training and for help deciding if your child is ready for this step. The...
Autism Presentation (Oct 21) An introduction into why people behave the way they...
Autism Presentation (Oct 18) Puberty is a time of change which can often leave...
Opportunities to Participate
Opportunities to Participate
Monthly Subscription Club - Select any or all of the resource items you would like to receive. At the end of each month, you will...
Mondays or Thursdays (Sept - Dec) Make friends, connect with others, share resources, network, tell your story or just hang out and know...
Thursdays (Nov 4-25) Explore simple at-home items to promote physical activity. Together we will move, stretch, catch, roll and so much...
Tuesdays (Sept - Oct) Enjoy an interactive virtual music opportunity to gain ideas to enhance music in your home. Themed based weeks...
Tuesdays (Sept 14 - Nov 30) An interactive, supportive and fun group for parents and caregivers of children/youth with Autism.
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Tuesdays (Oct 19 - Nov 23) Virtual Photovoice is a program that uses photo images and/or video to capture...
(Sept 28 - 30) This open house is an opportunity for families and service providers to meet with many of the community-based recreation...
Mondays (Oct 18 - Nov 29) an opportunity for TVCC families to come together and connect with other families and TVCC staff. Weekly...
Wednesdays (Oct 6 - 27) A four-part series where each week focuses on a dfferent recreational activity....
Wednesdays (Oct 6 - Nov 24) Youth can connect, hang out and try something fun. Play games, join in trivia or...
Tuesdays (Oct 5 - 26) This is an in-person interactive group. Each participant will have their own drum and...
Resources
Resources
We know it's hard being at home during COVID-19. Here are some resources and activities we created and compiled for you and your child....
This page contains links to some handouts and resources about AAC that you may find useful. These downloadable handouts are free for...
Families registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) can consult with...
Helpful information about the autism diagnosis process.
A list of links to information and resources about brain injury.
Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a US BASED website created to provide answers and assistance to parents of children with...
This resource provides some ideas for participation and activities available in the community.
Refer a child with developmental challenges 2 years or younger, by contacting Developmental Resources for Infants (DRI) intake at ......
In addition to "in class" education, TVCC also offers a few online (eLearning) opportunities. We have taken steps to make these modules...
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....
The following resources and links will help you learn a bit more about funding options for seating and mobility equipment.
Use this checklist as a guide of things you should think about in preparing for community participation
We have gathered information about important topics such as basic necessities, financial, community and disability resources and health...
Therapy services may be available at school if required to enable a student to attend school, participate in school routines and receive...
Communication boards for people who use Augmentative Communication are available at all London Library locations.
A baby’s skull bones are very soft and flexible. Their heads can be easily molded when left in one position for long periods of time....
Speech and Language development in the early years of life are very important for a child's overall development.
When you attend your appointments in the Seating and Mobility Department, please anticipate being here for 1 1/2 - 2 hours...
The Therapeutic Recreation team at TVCC has gathered a number of resources and ideas for families to stay active, engaged and connected...
thehealthline.ca is a great resource for services available in your community. thehealthline.ca features regional...
The Therapeutic Recreation team is dedicated to sharing programs, resources, events and stories about recreation, leisure and sport to...
While learning and playing at home during this difficult time, it is also very important that your child spend time in their wheelchair...
Torticollis, sometimes called ‘wryneck’, is a condition where the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) is shortened or tightened on one side...
In response to the “Back to Sleep” Program, many babies are now spending more time on their backs. Placing babies on their backs when...
Zoom provides a safe, appropriate way to provide services and supports to many clients and families.
Helpful websites and apps for making your own visuals and schedules. Use these tools and tips will help you to make your own at home....
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