Education Programs

Our education offerings ensure families and community members have access to the knowledge and information they need to support the full participation of children with disabilities.

Education assists families to support the best quality of life and enable full participation in all areas of life, as clients and their families see fit. 

Education Programs

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It Takes a Village

(Virtual, Monthly, Jan - May 5, 2026) Connect with other families and gather resources. Get organized, gain knowledge, talk about advocacy and plan for today, tomorrow and the future.
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Parents Talking Across the Spectrum

(Virtual, Tues or Wed, Jan - Apr & Jan - May) During this guided discussion, we focus on autism and behavioural strategies and provide helpful resources to parents of children with autism.
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Visual Supports for Increasing Motivation (745 Fanshawe Prk)

(In-person, Feb 19) During this in-person educational opportunity for parents and caregivers, there will be an opportunity to learn about the strategies, practice using the strategies and bring the visual support materials home!
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Toilet Training 101

(Virtual, Feb 23) Join us to better understand the many parts of toilet training and for help deciding if your child is ready for this step.
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Feeding 101 Parent Workshops

(Virtual, Monthly, Feb - Jun) Parents/caregivers of preschool age children, with special needs can learn about making mealtimes positive, reducing power struggles, defining parent and child feeding roles, the role of sensory processing in eating challenges.
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Talking Autism Together Monthly Series

(Virtual, Feb 25) Each monthly session is facilitated by a Family & Community Consultant and will focus on a specific topic, offering practical advice and a space to share experiences and strategies. February's Topic is "Exploring Food".
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Paperwork & Funding - General Information

(Virtual, Select dates, Jan - Nov 2026) Do you know what financial resources are available for your child or youth with a disability? Do you have funding paperwork that you need to complete for your child or youth with a disability?
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Using Visual Supports (Chatham)

(In-person, Mar 5) During this in-person educational opportunity for parents and caregivers (please do not bring your child/youth to the event), you will learn practical visual strategies to support routines, transitions, and daily activities during less structured days.
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Getting Ready for High School

(In-person, Mar 10) This in-person workshop is for TVCC families preparing for the transition to high school. This event is for both parents/caregivers and their youth ages 12 and over.
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The Power of Motivation

(Virtual, Mar 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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Using Visual Supports for Transitions! (745 Fanshawe)

(In-person, Mar 16) You will learn about the strategies, practice using the visual supports and then take them home with you! The support strategies will include First/Then boards, teaching wait, using visual schedules and count down boards.
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Successful Social Skills and Autism

(Virtual, Mar 19) Join us for Successful Social Skills and Autism, which will provide practical ways to teach and practice social skills with your child or youth with autism, even when our social circles are smaller than usual.
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