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.

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

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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Understanding Challenging Behaviour (Part 2)

(Virtual, Feb 12 or 18) Practical strategies for HOW TO reduce challenging behaviour and HOW TO encourage positive behaviour patterns.
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Beyond Autism: Empowering Parents to Support Children with Developmental Delays

(Virtual, $200.00, Weds, Feb 12-Mar 5) In each session, you’ll connect with other parents about your journey and gain insights into children’s development. Then, you will meet individually with a Graduate Student Clinician to create an action plan that addresses your child’s overall development, in addition to symptoms of Autism. 
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Autism & Behavioural Services at TVCC - for Professionals

(Virtual, Feb 20) 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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Communication Across the Day

(Virtual, Feb 24) 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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Fit & Fun (5-9 yrs & 10 yrs+)

(In-person, Mons; Mar 3-30, 2025) TVCC clients, who use mobility aids and/or have unique physical needs can join us for this collaborative program with the Adapted Fitness Centre at TVCC. This program will focus on healthy, active living opportunities for children and youth. Clients will participate weekly in a variety of adapted physical fitness activities that focus on physical health without accessibility barriers.
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What is Going On? An Introduction to Puberty

(Virtual, Mar 4) 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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Jumping Jellyfish (2-5 yrs)

(in-person, Mar 4-12) Children will explore readiness and basic swim skills including group songs, safe participation, pool entry/exits, floatation and specialized equipment.
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Cooperation 101

(Virtual, Mar 6 or 18) Does your child say "NO!" or ignore your simple requests? Join us for a live webinar and learn how to turn "no!" into "yes!".
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Night in the Starts! With Cronyn Observatory at Western University

(Mar 8) Families will be able to take a tour of the observatory, participate in demonstrations and activities, and ask their burning questions to real scientific experts.
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MARCH BREAK! Family Swim (All ages)

(In-person, Mar 10-14) Family Swim is running sessions Monday-Friday over March Break for TVCC families! Grab your swimsuits and join us at TVCC for some fun in our therapeutic pool!
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Dinner with Friends (12 yrs +)

(In-person, Mar 11) TVCC Youth with disabilities, and a sibling/friend, 12 yrs +, who reside within Elgin/Middlesex, Huron/Perth, Grey/Bruce & Oxford County are invited to join the Horizons and Wellness Project teams to prepare and share a meal together.
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Creative Connections - Plants and Paper: A Nature Focused Crafting Day (12 yrs +)

(In Person, Mar 11) We will look at fun activities we can do such as making plant terrariums out of old mason jars, and recycling old used paper into beautiful writing functional paper. 
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