We help kids be kids!
We work to support children and their families to achieve the highest possible quality of life. Our aim is to assist our clients to be their best!
We provide a variety of services, educational workshops, resources and opportunities to participate programs for a range of special needs including physical disabilities, communication disorders, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders. We are proudly active in research related to the work we do.
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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...
As a result of changes to the provincial funding model for Autism Services effective April 1, 2019, TVCC is now offering a range of F...
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...
Just for Moms/Caregivers is an opportunity for moms, dads and caregivers of children with special needs to meet and share experiences,...
is a troupe of life-sized puppets who educate children, youth, parents, teachers and the community about disabilities, abilities and...
Occupational therapists look at how children are functioning in their daily environments. An occupational therapist may be involved with...
Paediatric Acquired Brain Injury Community Outreach Program (PABICOP) is an outreach program for children and adolescents with acquired...
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. The role of the S-LP is to...
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
Everyone benefits when agencies and businesses have a strong commitment to creating inclusive environments and applying strategies that...
Groups are an ideal way for your child/youth to learn and practice skills he or she needs to be successful at home, school, and in the...
Behavioural Treatment is available to all children, youth and families who require focused behavioural supports to build skills, adapt...
Intensive Behaviour Intervention (IBI) is an evidence-based, comprehensive and highly structured teaching approach based on the...
Thames Valley Children’s Centre (TVCC) occupational therapists (OT) focus on helping people to be successful with everyday activities....
Thames Valley Children’s Centre (TVCC) physiotherapists (PT) focus on building on your child/youth’s strengths and abilities.
Take some time to catch up on rest, or your other priorities. Maybe you are feeling burnt out and need to step away for a few hours....
Thames Valley Children’s Centre (TVCC) speech-language pathologist (SLP) support people with communication, speech and language needs....
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...
Education Workshops
Education Workshops
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.
London - Sensory 101 is an education session welcoming parents and caregivers of preschool age children who may have sensory challenges...
Opportunities to Participate
Opportunities to Participate
Music is such a big part of life. So many people have the ability to play an instrument and they all have very different ways of doing...
Camp Storybook combines all the best aspects of a day camp experience with the features and activities of Storybook Gardens. Children...
Children with special needs will take a peek at typical kindergarten activities and routines each day. This program is designed for...
London - This half-day specialized camp is suited for children with physical disabilities who require assistive devices for mobility (i....
This program is suited for children with special needs, who are able to walk independently or with minimal support. This half-day camp...
This camp is for children / youth with autism spectrum disorder or behavioural challenges. Camp opportunities are open to children 3-7...
London - On With the Show is a half-day afternoon camp for children and youth who have some experience in using Speech Generating...
This camp is for children / youth with autism spectrum disorder or behavioural challenges. Camp opportunities are open to children...
Setting the Stage is a half-day morning camp for children, 3-12 year, who are learning to use Speech Generating Devices and who need...
Babies and toddlers with special needs can explore swimming in a supportive group environment in TVCC’s therapeutic pool. Participants...
Summer Surprise is a community-based recreation program for youth, with disabilities aged 12-21 years who use augmentative and...
A week-long program, consisting of 5 different topic and skill sessions promoting independence for youth 16 - 21 yrs.
This is our eighth annual Art in the Park. It is a great opportunity for you to explore your creative side in a safe and supported...
Come enjoy a yummy meal with your friends from Youth for Youth! You will have a chance to check out the menu, place your own order, and...
Summer is here and it’s the perfect time for a swim! We will be exploring what it is like to swim in a community pool inside. This is an...
The London Youth Advisory Council brings to us Movie Nights in the Park. This evening we will be watching How to Train Your Dragon: The...
Youth for Youth invite you to join them for a potluck dinner to celebrate another year and share memories. Please bring some type of...
Let your creative side run wild! This event will include visiting a local business where youth clients will pick a piece of pottery of...
Are you looking for fun activities to keep you busy this summer? Do you want to meet others who share your values? Are you social...
Resources
Resources
This page contains links to some handouts and resources about AAC that you may find useful. These downloadable handouts are free for...
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.
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...
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