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 our 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...
Children in hospital may be seen by the Acute Paediatric Rehabilitation Service. This service is contracted by London Health Sciences...
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...
TVCC has been offering behavioural services in Southwestern Ontario for over 20 years. TVCC staff are passionate about helping children...
Biking with family and friends is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, exercise and simply have fun.
The Cleft Lip and Palate /Craniofacial Program is a team of professionals that assess and treat children and youth in Southwestern...
The Early Childhood Therapy team works with children who have a wide variety of needs. These services focus on children and their...
The Motion Analysis and Gait Laboratory (Gait Lab) at TVCC provides objective measurement that orthopaedic surgeons and clinicians use...
is now offered virtually! Kids on the Block is a troupe of life-sized puppets who educate children, youth, parents,...
OAP Foundational Family Service, funded by the Ontario Government, consist of a...
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...
The Parent Mentors are parents of children with special needs who have knowledge and experience working with the education system....
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. These 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
Fee for Service
Fee for Service
Behavioural Assessments, Consultations and Treatment (individual) are available for children and youth registered with the...
ASD Occupational Therapy Assessments, Consultations and Treatment (individual) are available for children and youth registered...
ASD Speech-Language Assessments, Consultations and Treatment (individual) are available for children and youth registered with...
Group behavioural services are for children and youth registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and living in...
Everyone benefits when agencies and businesses have a strong commitment to creating inclusive environments.
Education Workshops
Education Workshops
This Online learning module provides an overview of the Augmentative Communication Service (ACS at...
Autism Presentation - Apr 27 - Did your child or youth recently...
Autism Presentation - Mar 26 or 29, Join us for an...
ACS online learning module - When adults do all of the work in an interaction, it’s no longer...
ACS online learning module - Did you know a relatively small number of words make up most of what...
May 11 - Participants will consider/learn about what healthy relationships have in common, and how to go about putting yourself out...
Autism Presentation - Apr 15 - Many families of...
ACS online learning module - When a child is just beginning to use symbols, they often start by...
Feb 24 or Mar 25 - These webinar provides general strategies for feeding challenges. Topics include: making mealtimes more positive,...
This online learning module provides an overview of funding resources and options for children with special needs.
Mar 23 - The event is for both parents/caregivers and their child with a disability and...
During this unprecedented time, there are many unknowns for families of children with special needs. Questions about funding sources,...
Autism Presentation - Mar 1 or 4 - This virtual, one-hour presentation is...
ACS online learning module - Modeling communication on your child's AAC device means showing them...
Autism Presentation - March 3 & 10 - This is a two...
ACS online learning module - When teaching kids to do something new or different on their AAC...
Apr & June - at this webinar parents will be introduced to what the sensory systems are and how they work. The goal is to help...
Autism Presentation - TBD, Some fun activities to attend with your child or...
Autism Presentation - Mar 11, Children and youth with...
March 4 or 23 - This workshop is also for those who are experiencing challenges with any part of toilet training. Join us to better...
Autism Presentation - April 6 or 21, Sometimes children or youth with autism...
Opportunities to Participate
Opportunities to Participate
Group Behavioural Treatment - Jan 19 - Mar 30; a weekly virtual group that will...
Thurs & Mons, virtual chat for parents and caregivers of TVCC clients to come together and find people going through similar...
Spring 2021 - join us virtually to learn about the many camp programs that are available in our community. The Open House will be...
Group Behavioural Treatment - Jan 19 - Mar 30; does your child enjoy activities...
Group Behavioural Treatment - Jan 20 - Mar 31; a virtual group, held weekly, for...
Group Behavioural Treatment - Jan 19 - Mar 30; Fun with Skill Building is a...
Group Behavioural Treatment - Jan 11 - Mar 29; a virtual group, held weekly, for...
Feb 10 - Mar 3 - This virtual program will use simple at-home items to promote physical activity. Together we will move, stretch, catch...
Jan 26 - Mar 9, “Make, Take & Talk” is an interactive, supportive and fun group for parents and caregivers of children/youth with...
Jan 26 - Mar 9 - Enjoy an interactive virtual music opportunity to gain ideas to enhance music in your home. Themed based weeks will...
Group Behavioural Treatment - Jan 20 - Mar 31; a virtual group, held weekly, for...
Group Behavioural Treatment - Jan 20 - Mar 31; a virtual group held weekly, for...
Wednesdays, Youth can connect, hang out and try something fun. Play games, join in trivia or plan for something new. Join with other...
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...
The TVCC Funding Guide is intended to assist parents and caregivers to learn about equipment and special needs funding.
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...
Consider the negative impact that poor printing skills can have on a child´s feelings of mastery and success when approximately one...
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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