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...
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...
Youth Discovery Services is here to assist you in planning for your future. We will help you explore your interests,...
The Youth for Youth team consists of young people who are passionate about helping youth to develop important skills
Education Workshops
Education Workshops
This online module provides an overview of the Augmentative Communication Service (ACS at TVCC). Including what the augmentative...
In this workshop, we explore the various types of social skills and the challenges faced by children and youth with ASD. We will discuss...
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.
With the space limitations of most low tech augmentative communication systems, we want to ensure that our communicators have access to...
This presentation is designed to provide information to parents, caregivers and community providers about typical development of...
The toilet training workshop is designed for parents and caregivers of children/youth with disabilities to better understand the steps...
Workshop for Parents/Caregivers and their children/youth preparing for the transtion to high school. The event will begin with a panel...
In this two-part workshop, parents/caregivers will learn about the ABC’s of behaviour. In Part 1, we identify behaviours that interfere...
In the second of this two-part workshop, parents and caregivers will continue to learn about the ABC’s of behaviour. We look at why...
London - Sensory 101 is an education session welcoming parents and caregivers of preschool age children who may have sensory challenges...
This presentation will introduce Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). We will define behaviour (hint: it involves everything we do, even...
This presentation will explain how the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affect people with ASD. Have you ever wondered...
The best way to secure funding is to apply to all available funding sources and to apply early. Representatives from Community Living...
Opportunities to Participate
Opportunities to Participate
Participants, age 5 - 18 years, will learn music fundamentals through drumming in a group setting designed to develop, improve and...
Biking with family and friends is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, exercise and simply have fun! During a Bike Clinic appointment,...
Camp Storybook combines all the best aspects of a day camp experience with the features and activities of Storybook Gardens. Children...
Is your child between 7-13 years old and registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)? Join us for our school-aged Drop-in Social...
Is your child between 2-6 years old and registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)? Join us for our Drop-in Toy Exploration...
TVCC Clients and their families are invited to attend a fun day of activities including accessible games, face painting, crafts, tatoos...
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...
London - Jumping Jellyfish is a 6-week specialized swim program for preschoolers with special needs in TVCC’s therapeutic pool. Children...
Mini Music is a fun, interactive program for children with special needs and their parent/caregiver. Music can have power and meaning...
London - On With the Show is a half-day afternoon camp for children and youth who have some experience in using Speech Generating...
PA Day Splash is an un-structured program for school-age children with special needs and their siblings offered in TVCC’s therapeutic...
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...
Children/youth 10 yrs and older enjoy a special day of games, face painting, tattoos, pizza, cookies and so much more! Watch peers share...
Resources
Resources
This page contains links to some handouts and resources about AAC that you may find useful. These downloadable handouts are free for...
Thames Valley Children’s Centre offers a variety of workshops and seminars for parents, caregivers and community members ...
This page contains links to handouts and resources about Autism 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.
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...
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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