Thames Valley Children’s Centre (TVCC) has been offering behavioural services in Southwestern Ontario for over 20 years. TVCC staff are passionate about helping children and youth be at their best.
Who we serve:
Children and youth with ASD and their families and caregivers who live in Ontario and are eligible for registration with the Ontario Autism Program.
NEW *** ABS Foundational Family Services *** NEW
Foundational Family Services (FFS), funded by the Ontario Government, consist of a broad range of evidence-based/evidence-informed services that strengthen a family’s capacity to support their child’s learning and developmental needs.
All Foundational Family Services are provided free of charge to families of children/youth registered with the OAP.
Services available for purchase at certain TVCC locations:
- Assessments
- ASD Developmental Assessment
- ASD Diagnostic Assessment
- ASD Intellectual Ability Assessment
- ASD Psycho-educational Assessment
- Direct Treatment / Intervention
- Workshops and Presentations
Occupational Therapy and/or Speech and Language Therapy can be provided to children and youth with ASD, or as part of an integrated behavioural-based service for those without ASD. Depending on your needs, and goals, we will develop a plan with you, which includes the types of supports that are most helpful.
Families can use their Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Childhood Budget or Interim One-Time Funding to purchase all of these services and supports. Please refer to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services website for more information.
Where:
Most services are available in our centres and in the community across Southwestern Ontario. Our centres are located in: Chatham, London, Owen Sound, Sarnia, St. Thomas, Stratford, and Windsor.
If you are unable to travel to a centre or if it is clinically recommended, staff will provide service in your home. Travel is charged at $60 per hour.
* TVCC provides services in partnership with
John McGivney Children’s Centre in Essex County.
When:
Most services are available between:
- 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Thursday
- 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Friday
- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday
Qualified Service Providers
All staff at Thames Valley Children’s Centre working directly with your child/youth are highly-trained to meet a rigorous provincial standard and participate in ongoing skill development.
- Occupational therapists are regulated health professionals registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
- Speech-language pathologists are regulated health professionals registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario.
- Behaviour Clinicians are Board Certified Behavior Analysts® (BCBA®).
- Most Instructor Therapists, at minimum, have an Autism and Behavioural Sciences Graduate Certificate.
Access to Service
Call 1.866.590.8822 then press 1 to talk to an intake coordinator.
Can't get a hold of us? Questions? Email us at abs [at] tvcc.on.ca
What to Expect
We offer FREE Introductory Service Meetings or Introductory Service Calls, depending on the service you are interested in learning more about.
Meet and chat with TVCC staff about your family’s situation to see which services will meet your needs.
Resources
For links and handouts about autism and behaviour services, see our Autism and Behavioural Services Resources.
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