We help kids be kids!
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 introduce TVCC youth to a healthy lifestyle of physical activity, exercise and well-being through fitness. We offer fitness...
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...
Thames Valley Children’s Centre (TVCC) has been offering behavioural services in Southwestern Ontario for over 20 years. TVCC staff are...
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 a troupe of life-sized puppets who educate children, youth, parents, teachers and the community about disabilities, abilities and...
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 ...
Thames Valley Children’s Centre offers many paediatric medical and dental clinics. These are organized according to diagnosis. All...
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....
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
Groups help your child/youth learn and practice social skills, while having fun. Our groups typically have a theme (like video games or...
Want your child/youth to learn new things? What if your child had fewer problem behaviours?
Intensive Behaviour Intervention (IBI) is an evidence-based, comprehensive and highly structured teaching approach based on the...
Respite gives you time to run errands, go to the dentist, get groceries, spend time with your other children, get an oil change…the list...
Have you signed up your child or youth for a community activity, like camp, Scouts/Guides, or gymnastic classes? Would he or she benefit...
This service is for parents who want to have a better experience with their child in the community, improve routines at home, plan for...
Everyone benefits when agencies and businesses have a strong commitment to creating inclusive environments.
Education Workshops
Education Workshops
Parents/caregivers of children with special needs can join us for an informal conversation about “How do I decide when my child will go...
This online module provides an overview of the Augmentative Communication Service (ACS at TVCC). Including what the augmentative...
Feeding 101 is an education workshop for parents and caregivers of preschool age children who are experiencing challenges with eating....
This online learning module provides an overview of funding resources and options for children with special needs.
This workshop is designed for parents whose children with special needs or disabilities are currently attending or will be starting...
Sensory 101 is an education session welcoming parents and caregivers of preschool age children who may have sensory challenges.
Sensory 101 is an education session welcoming parents and caregivers of preschool age children who may have sensory challenges.
Windsor - This two-part workshop will teach about the ABC’s of behaviour. In Part 1, we identify behaviours that interfere with everyday...
Opportunities to Participate
Opportunities to Participate
Caregivers Connecting is an opportunity for parents and caregivers of TVCC clients to come together and find people going through...
Chatham - For children and youth 3 - 13 with autism spectrum disorder.
London - For children under 6 with autism spectrum disorder, communication delays...
A 6-week specialized swim program for preschoolers with special needs in TVCC’s therapeutic pool.
Chatham - For children and youth 3 - 13 with autism spectrum disorder. Enjoy a...
PA Day Splash is an un-structured program for school-age children with special needs and their siblings offered in TVCC’s therapeutic...
London - For youth ages 12-18 with autism spectrum disorder or special needs.
St. Thomas - This playgroup will include circle time where we will sing songs and read books, and your child will have the opportunity...
Resources
Resources
This page contains links to some handouts and resources about AAC that you may find useful. These downloadable handouts are free for...
This page contains links to handouts and resources about Autism and Behavioural Services that you may find useful.
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, Thames Valley Children's Centre also offers a few online (eLearning) opportunities. We have taken...
In addition to the TVCC Funding Guide, there are several relevant funding resources that may be of interest to you and your ...
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
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...
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...
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...
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