SmartStart Hub Questions & Answers

What is the SmartStart Hub at TVCC? What does it cost to use the services of a SmartStart Hub? How does it work? What will happen during the phone call? How long will the call take?
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Funding Guide

An overview of funding resources and options for children with special needs.

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Passages

Supporting Families and Youth Through Secondary School and Beyond

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Horizons - Towards The Future

Resources, toolkits and links for youth
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Stability Wheels

Stability wheel links and information
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John Deere Mighty Trike

The John Deere Mighty Trike is a popular choice for many families. It is sturdy, well made and easy to purchase locally.
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Choosing a Bike and Common Bike Adaptations

When choosing a bike for a beginning or new rider, there are many things to consider to maximize success.

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Choosing a Two-Wheeled Bike for Beginning Riders

The information in this handout is summarized material from the iCan Bike program.  iCan Bike is a program that teaches children and youth with disabilities how to ride a two-

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Tips for Early Learners with Autism: Joint Attention

What is joint attention? Joint attention is when two people share acknowledgement in an object or event.
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Core Words

(Online learning module) Learn what core vocabulary is, how it's different from fringe vocabulary, key characteristics of core vocabulary, why using core vocabulary is so important and how to teach core vocabulary.
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Prompting Communication with Symbols

(Online learning module) The module covers what prompting communication means, the prompting hierarchy and how to implement prompting to support your child's communication development.
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Expanding Communication with Symbols

(Online learning module) Learn what expanding communication is all about, how to do it and why it is important in supporting your child's communication development.
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