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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Paperwork & Funding - General Information

(Virtual, Feb-Nov dates) 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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Paperwork & Funding - Transitioning to Adulthood

(Virtual, quarterly dates until Dec 2025) Do you know what financial resources are available for your youth with a disability transitioning to adulthood?
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Autism Mail Club

(Sept 2025 - Aug 2026) Sign up now to receive resources and tip sheets in the mail. Each topic is designed to help you to support your child or youth with autism.
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Understanding Challenging Behaviour (Part 1)

(Virtual, Sept 9) For parents/caregivers, community and therapists supporting children/youth, of all ages, with autism. Sometimes children and youth with autism have challenging behaviours and, as a parent, it can be hard to know what to do about it.
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Building Skills Through Play

(Virtual, Sept 16) In this presentation, parents and caregivers will learn about the different stages of play, as well as how to model and prompt play skills.
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Parents Talking Across the Spectrum

(Virtual, Tues or Wed, Sept 16-Dec 3) 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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Successful Social Skills and Autism

(Virtual, Sept 17) 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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Autism & Behavioural Services at TVCC - for Professionals

(Virtual, Sept 18) Are you a professional who wants to know what is going on? Join the Program Coordinators and Family Liaison from ABS to get the latest information.
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Therapeutic Recreation Fall Open House

(In-person, Sept 23) This event is an opportunity for parents, caregivers and service providers to connect with many of the inclusive and specialized fall/winter community-based recreation, leisure and sport programs that are available for children and youth with special needs in the London region.
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Understanding Challenging Behaviour (Part 2)

(Virtual, Sept 23) Practical strategies for HOW TO reduce challenging behaviour and HOW TO encourage positive behaviour patterns.
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Quiet Swim (2-6 yrs)

(In-person, Sept-Dec 2025) This program is designed to provide a calm, low stimulation environment to allow children to become comfortable in the water with the support of a parent/caregiver. This program is unstructured and child led, and facilitated by a Recreation Therapist to support early transitions and comfort in the water.
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Disclosing a Diagnosis

(Virtual, Sept 25) Sharing an autism diagnosis with your child or youth is deeply personal—and having the right tools and support can make all the difference.
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