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 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 provides information, education and treatment to children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (...
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...
Everyone benefits when agencies and businesses have a strong commitment to creating inclusive environments.
The Early Childhood Therapy team works with children who have a wide variety of needs. These services focus on children and their...
Foundational Family Service, are a broad range of services and supports designed...
is now offered virtually! Kids on the Block is a troupe of life-sized puppets who educate children, youth, parents,...
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. Most clinics 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
Education Workshops
Education Workshops
This Online learning module provides an overview of the Augmentative Communication Service (ACS at...
Autism Presentation (Jul 8 or 19) Proven strategies to help with...
Autism Presentation (June 21) An interactive...
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...
Autism Presentation (July 6 or 27 ) Many families of...
ACS online learning module - When a child is just beginning to use symbols, they often start by...
This online learning module provides an overview of funding resources and options for children with special needs.
(July 5-8 or 12-15) Virtual series covering transitioning to kindergarten...
ACS online learning module - Modeling communication on your child's AAC device means showing them...
ACS online learning module - When teaching kids to do something new or different on their AAC...
ACS online learning module - This free electronic learning module will teach you about shared...
Autism Presentation (June 23 or Aug 5 or 24) Direct...
Thursdays (June 17-July 15) A...
(June 28) Better understand the many parts of toilet training and for help deciding if your child is ready for this step. The presenter...
(June 24) To help parents and caregivers learn ways to help their child/youth (5+ years old) achieve independence and confidence with...
Autism Presentation (July 5 or 20) A brief introduction into why people behave...
Opportunities to Participate
Opportunities to Participate
(June - Aug) You will receive 3 resource packages in the mail that will include a “visual” to use with your child/youth and tips on how...
(Mons & Thurs) Virtual chat for parents and caregivers of TVCC clients to come together and find people going through similar...
Wednesdays (July 7-28) Explore simple at-home items to promote physical activity. Together we will move, stretch, catch, roll and so...
Tuesdays (Jun 15 - Jul 27) An interactive, supportive and fun group for parents and caregivers of children/youth with Autism. Each week...
Tuesdays (July 6-27) Ignite your curiosity in our Virtual Family Fun Session with the London Children’s Museum. Test, observe, and...
Mondays, (July 5 - Aug 16) an opportunity for TVCC families to come together and connect with other families and TVCC staff. Weekly...
Tuesdays (Aug 10-31) Together with your children, we will practice problem-solving skills, gross motor skills, fine motor skills and...
(April 7 - June 23) Wednesdays, Youth can connect, hang out and try something fun. Play games, join in trivia...
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...
...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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