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...
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...
OAP Foundational Family Services, funded by the Ontario Government, consist of a broad range of evidence-based/evidence-informed...
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
is appropriate for children 2 to 8 years of age with a confirmed ASD Diagnosis who have delays in learning, social...
Are you concerned your child shows behaviours or symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder? The first step to getting help is a confirmed...
is appropriate for youth 13 to 17 years old with a confirmed ASD Diagnosis who have intellectual delays and are...
is appropriate for children 4 to 7 years of age with a confirmed ASD Diagnosis entering or returning to school who need...
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...
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
This online module provides an overview of the Augmentative Communication Service (ACS at TVCC). Including what the augmentative...
Sept 15th or 21st - Join us for a live webinar and learn how to turn "no!" into "yes!". Teaching your child to...
Online learning module - Did you know a relatively small number of words make up most of what we say? These words called core vocabulary...
This Sept 29 webinar will help you identify areas of interest for your child/youth with ASD. Learn how to find out how to motivate them...
This online learning module provides an overview of funding resources and options for children with special needs.
Oct 6 & Dec 1 - at this webinar parents will be introduced to what the sensory systems are and how they work. The goal is to help...
Sept 30th - Children and youth with autism can benefit from direct teaching and practice with social skills....
Sept 17th or 23rd - Join us on for a webinar for parents/caregivers and community/of children/youth with special needs who have started...
Opportunities to Participate
Opportunities to Participate
Children/youth with ASD, 9-13 yrs of age can learn about basic social...
Youth with ASD, highschool up to 18 yrs of age, will develop their conversation...
Thursdays, Oct 1 - Dec 17 virtual chat for parents and caregivers of TVCC clients to come together and find people going through similar...
Children/youth with ASD, 8 - 12 yrs of age, are taught important social skills...
Youth with ASD, 13-18 yrs of age, will develop independence around school...
Children/youth with ASD, 5-12 yrs of age will develop independence around school...
Youth with ASD, 12-18 yrs of age, will have the opportunity to learn a new skill...
Children with ASD, 5-11 yrs of age, will have the opportunity to learn a new...
Sept 29 - Nov 17 - Toddlers and preschoolers with special needs, their siblings and parent/caregiver will enjoy an interactive virtual...
Youth with ASD, 13-18 yrs of age, will learn how to talk to other people, how to...
Children with ASD, 6-9 yrs of age, will learn to identify ways to build “social...
Children/youth with ASD, 10-13 yrs of age, will enjoy this introductory self-...
Children with ASD, 6-9 yrs of age, will enjoy this introductory self-regulation...
Children/youth with ASD, 9-13 yrs of age will learn how to identify tricky social...
Children/youth with ASD, 6-12 yrs of age, will learn about self-regulation and...
Youth with ASD, highschool age up to 18 yrs, will be introduced to The Zones of...
Wednesdays, Sept 2 - Oct 28, Youth can connect, hang out and try something fun. Play games, join in trivia or plan for something new. ...
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...
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...
The TVCC Funding Guide
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...
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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