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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It Takes a Village

(Virtual, Monthly, Jan - May 5, 2026) 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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Paperwork & Funding - General Information

(Virtual, Select dates, Jan - Nov 2026) 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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Feeding 101 Parent Workshops

(Virtual, Jan - Mar dates) Parents/caregivers of preschool age children, with special needs can learn about making mealtimes positive, reducing power struggles, defining parent and child feeding roles, the role of sensory processing in eating challenges.
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Parents Talking Across the Spectrum

(Virtual, Tues or Wed, Jan - Apr & Jan - May) 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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Navigating New Roads Parent/Caregiver Group

(In-person & virtual, quarterly, Jan-Oct 2026) Each session is hosted by a parent mentor, a social worker, and other TVCC team members that bring together lived experience and professional insights to help guide families through the early stages of their journey. 
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Emotional Regulation in Autism

(Virtual, Jan 21) for parents of children/youth with autism. We 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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Shaking Up Screen Time: Reduce, Redirect and Rebalance

(Virtual, Jan 23) NEW! Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help parents understand the impact of technology on children and youth and learn practical strategies to help manage screen time and create balance.
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Parent and teacher partnering

Parents Partnering with Educators - Kindergarten

(In-person, Jan 24) Parents will attend sessions presented by TVCC's Parent Mentors, All Kids Belong, and Special Education staff from the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) and the London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB)
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Sleep.....How to Help Your Child Get More

(Virtual, Jan 27) We will cover the most common sleep problems, help you create a personalized and do-able bedtime routine, talk about a Sleep Log and teach you practical approaches to help your child sleep better, regardless of the sleep problem they are having!
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Camp & Recreation Funding Workshop

(Virtual, Jan 29) Do you know what financial resources are available for camp and recreation activities for your child or youth with a disability?
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Disclosing a Diagnosis

(Virtual, Jan 29) 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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Sensory 101 Parent Education

(Virtual, Feb 3 or Apr 15 or Jun 2) 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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