Education & Participation

Life is all about participation!

TVCC offers a range of participation programs, including camps and activities, to help clients and families be their best. 
See a full listing of Participation Programs or Calendar view.

Various educational opportunities are also offered through TVCC for caregivers and community members. These range from information sessions to hands-on “how to…” workshops.
See a listing of our Education Programs or Calendar view.

In addition to our scheduled workshops/education sessions, we have created eLearning modules to enjoy wherever you want and fully at your own pace. 

See a listing of our eLearning Modules

Upcoming Education & Participation

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Caregivers Connecting: Caregivers of Children/Youth

(In-Person, Tues, Oct 28, Nov 25, Dec 16) Caregivers and parents, of TVCC clients ages, with disabilities can share their experiences, information, challenges, successes and strategies, or just hang out and drink some coffee!
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Habiletés sociales réussies et autisme

(Virtuel, 25 octobre) Rejoignez-nous pour Successful Social Skills and Autism, qui fournira des moyens pratiques d'enseigner et de pratiquer les compétences sociales avec votre enfant ou votre jeune autiste, même lorsque nos cercles sociaux sont plus petits que d'habitude.
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Talking Autism Together Series (Monthly topics)

(Virtual, Oct 29) Strategies for Adapting to New Events" Join us for a guided discussion where we will explore practical approaches to navigating sudden changes in routine and unforeseen challenges in everyday situations.
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Therapeutic Drumming and Music (7 yrs +)

(Weds, Oct 29 - Dec 10) Each week participants will be guided through various activities using drums and other musical instruments. Led by Music Therapists from Connections Music Therapy, this program will utilize facets of music therapy and expressive arts to encourage creativity, social wellness, and self-confidence. 
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Making Difficult Events Easier

(Virtual, Nov 4) We know that "difficult events" can happen at any time and can be stressful for children as well as parents and caregivers!
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Communication Across the Day

(Virtual, Nov 5) Learn practical ways to practice and strengthen communication, how to find the best starting point, and how to set realistic goals for children.
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Time for School Parent Workshop

(In-person & virtual, Nov 6 or 11 or 14) Join us for an informal chit chat with Parent Mentors about “How do I decide when my child will go to school?”
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Aqua Explorers (5 - 6yrs)

(In-person, Thurs - Nov 6-27) Recreation Therapists will support you and your child as we introduce and practice foundational swim skills, comfort in the water, and pool safety habits.
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parents and preschoolers playing

Jump into Play (3-5 yrs)

(In-person, Fri - Nov 7, 21, 28) Get ready to play together with your child in fun and engaging fundemental movement skills. Through structured and unstructured play we will create movement activities focused on learning and practices catching/throwing skills, movement stations, circle time, active games and more.
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What is Going On? An Introduction to Puberty

(Virtual, Nov 10) This presentation will teach you how to use behavioural strategies to prepare for, and minimize, the challenges associated with puberty for teens with autism.
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3 yr old in pool

Mini Minnow (24 - 36 m)

(In-person, Tues, Nov 11-25) Mini Minnows is a toddlers (24 - 36 months) and parent/caregiver swim group focused on building comfort and confidence in the water.
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Mother and child

The Power of Motivation

(Virtual, Nov 12) In this presentation, we will introduce PRT® and focus on one of the most pivotal areas of childhood development – motivation! You will learn why it is so important to find motivation and how to use your child’s motivation to unlock their learning and engagement in daily activities!
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