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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One-to-One Funding Consultations

(until Dec 17) Sign up for a 90 minute, in-person or virtual, one-on-one consultation appointment with the Family Support and Funding Facilitator at TVCC to go through funding applications step-by-step. 
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Sensory 101 Parent Education

(Dec, Feb, Apr, June dates) An introduction to what the sensory systems are and how they work. The goal is to understand your child better. This understanding will assist families in developing strategies to help make life easier.
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Paperwork & Funding - Pathway to Adulthood

(Virtual, Dec 18) Do you know what financial resources are available for your child or youth with a disability?
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It Takes A Village

(Jan 7-May 13, virtual) 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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Sleep.....How to Help Your Child Get More

(Jan 8 or 27, virtual) For parents/caregivers, community and therapists supporting children/youth with disabilities, who are experiencing challenges with sleep.
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Talking Autism Together Series: Back to Basics of Behaviour

(Jan 9, virtual) This months topic is "Back to Basics of Behaviour". Whether you're just starting or need fresh ideas, this session is designed to help you navigate this important milestone.
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Autism Diagnosis - Now What?

(Jan 14, virtual) Did your child or youth recently received a diagnosis of autism? Although autism doesn’t define your child, you probably want to know how you can support your child/youth to be successful.
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Understanding Challenging Behaviour (Part 1)

(Jan 15 or 21, virtual) 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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Parents Talking Across the Spectrum

(Virtual, Jan 14-June 11) 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 (In-Person)

(In-person, Jan 16 ) 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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Emotional Regulation in Autism

(Virtual, Jan 22) for parents of children/youth with autism and will focus on what emotional regulation means as well as learning some proven techniques to cope in a variety of settings.
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Sexuality & Safety: Presentation by TVCC Family and Community Consultants

(Virtual Jan 23, 2025) This workshop encompasses a range of topics and tools to support safe spaces, learning about emotions, body awareness, and developing healthy relationships with clear boundaries.
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