November Newsletter

Check out what is happening in November!

In this newsletter, you'll find: 👇


  • Paperwork & Funding Workshops
  • Parent/Caregiver Education Programs: A variety of educational opportunities for parents, caregivers and the community. 
  • Participation Programs: For parents/caregivers, youth and early years.

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Paperwork & Funding

Support for Completing Funding Applications

Support for Completing Funding Applications (Nov 29)


Learn more about various financial resources that your child or youth with a disability may qualify for. This is a partnership program with Community Living London.


Dates and topics being added ongoing.

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One-to-One Funding Application Consultations (Nov 3-Dec 15)


In these one-to-one consultation sessions you will meet with a member of TVCC's Social Work team who will review and provide assistance to help you complete your funding applications.

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Parent/Caregiver Education Programs

Parents Talking Across the Spectrum: Stories & Strategies

(Sept 13-Nov 15)


During this guided discussion, we focus on autism and behavioural strategies and provide helpful resources. There will be special guests joining some sessions; such as, Recreational Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Parent Mentors, youth speakers with lived experience and more! 

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It Takes A Village

(Oct 4-May 2/23)


Connect with other families and gather resources in this monthly series.


This is a partnership presentation with CSCN, CHWO at LHSC, CLL, LDCSB & TVDSB.

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A Parent Education Series - Foundational Strategies in ABA

(Oct 13-Dec 19)

 

Join us on Mondays or Thursdays for a 30-minute virtual education session where you will learn foundational principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).

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Making Difficult Events Easier

(Nov 8 or 14)


During this presentation, you will learn strategies, like building in cues or prompts, and how to prepare ahead of time, to make these difficult situations more successful.

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Building Skills Through Play

(Nov 15 or 22)

 

Learn about the different stages of play, as well as how to model and prompt play skills.

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Toilet Troubleshooting: Learning About Leaks (Nov 16)


A presentation designed to help parents and caregivers learn ways to help their child/youth (5+ years old) achieve independence and confidence with better bladder control.

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Passages: Transition Planning 2022 (Nov 17)


TVDSB, LDCSB and TVCC will be hosting an in person information fair with representation from both School Boards and multiple community agencies.


The focus will be on supporting students with disabilities/special education needs through secondary transitions to a variety of post-secondary pathways including

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Keeping Runners Safe - Safety and Autism (Nov 23 or 29)


This presentation focuses on children with autism in high risk situations but all parents and professionals are welcome to participate.


Parents will learn to identify and prepare for those risks, and make a plan. 

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Understanding Challenging Behaviour (Part 2) (Nov 29 or 30)


NEW, Understanding Challenging Behaviour - PART 2 shares practical strategies for HOW TO reduce challenging behaviour and HOW TO encourage positive behaviour patterns.  

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Sensory 101 Parent Education

(Dec 5)


Parents will be introduced to what the sensory systems are and how they work. The goal is to help parents and caregivers understand their child better.

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Participation Programs

Parent/Caregiver Support

Caregivers Connecting Virtual Chat (Nov 10-Dec 15)


Make friends, connect with others, share resources, network, tell your story or just hang out and know that you're among friends in this non-judgmental and understanding group.


Topics and occasional guest speakers will also be included.

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Coffee and Conversation

(Nov-Dec)

*Runs at the same time as Nintendo Switch Party


An in-person, informal opportunity for caregivers of TVCC youth ages 12+ to connect.

Caregivers/parents of youth with disabilities can share their experiences, information, challenges, successes and strategies, or just hang out and drink some coffee!

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Horizons and The Wellness Project Programs

for Youth 12 years +

Horizons is TVCC's new program just for youth ages 12+. 

The Wellness Project is a three-year program aimed at rebuilding and enhancing mental wellness for youth and their families.

The Wellness Project

Music Monday (Oct 31-Dec 19)


Explore emotions through music.


Weekly emails will be sent out with the following week's theme (e.g. songs that make you feel happy) so that participants can spend the weekend thinking about what songs they'd like to share with the group.

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Storytelling Through Paint and Colour (Nov 8-22)


Join TVCC Storytellers and The Wellness Project as we explore our emotions and tell our stories using paint and colour.


All abilities are encouraged to attend - we will have staff to support and adapt the program as needed to ensure that everyone can participate.

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Horizons & The Wellness Project Fun Fridays (Nov 11-Dec 16)


With something new each Friday, this event is structured around two common themes: FUN and FRIENDS.


Youth-aged siblings are also more than welcome to attend.

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Horizons & The Wellness Project Board Game Night (Nov 24-Dec 8)


Join The Wellness Project and Horizons for a fun in person social board game night!


We'll have a variety of games to choose from

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Horizons & The Wellness Project Nintendo Switch Party

(Nov-Dec 13)


Connect TVCC's Nintendo Switch consoles to two big screens for everyone to play together.


We have four games to choose from, or youth are also welcome to bring any multiplayer games they'd like to play with the group.

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Early Years 

Learn and Play (2-5 yrs) (Nov 18-Dec 9)

Children with special needs and their siblings between the ages of 2 - 5 years are welcome to join this Parent and Tot play group.


This four-week in person program will offer both unstructured and structured play opportunities in the White Oaks Family Centre playroom. The focus will be on themes such as colours, shapes, number and more.

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In November...

National Child Day is celebrated in Canada on November 20th in recognition of our country’s commitment to upholding the rights of children.

Remembrance Day is observed on the 11th day of the 11th month, November 11th. At the 11th hour on this day, we pause to remember the brave soldiers who fought for our country. That date and time mark the moment that the First World War ended.

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