April Newsletter
Check out what is happening in April!
Congratulations, we made it to the time of longer and warmer days! With this change, we are also welcoming in-person programming, scholarship opportunities and the return of a popular youth program.

In this month's edition, you'll find: 👇

  • In-person programming: Try martial arts.
  • Youth programs: Returning popular program and the launch of a new program!
  • Workshop for professionals: Learn about the evolving Ontario Autism Program.
  • EKO Scholarship: You could win one of six $2,500 scholarships.
Building Connections through Heroes Circle (10-14 yrs)
Thursdays; April 7 - June 2
(no class on May 26th)
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
This in-person program is suited for kids interested in physical activity and social opportunities. Participants will meet peers, try some martial arts, and explore social activities, including LEGO.

Sensei Liam from Heroes Circle will instruct participants through traditional martial arts moves and teach us how to use breath breaks and power breathing.
Participation for TVCC Youth (12 yrs+)
Fun Fridays

This event is structured around two common themes: FUN and FRIENDS.

Join us on April 22nd for a virtual trip to Canada's Wonderland!
Horizons Try-it!

Join us over Zoom on April 6th for a fun virtual scavenger hunt.

You will track down items or solve riddles, using your home as the playing ground!
Parent Education Programs
Understanding Challenging Behaviour
Feeding 101
Sensory 101
Communication Across the Day
Workshop for Professionals - Autism & Behavioural Services at TVCC
Tuesday, April 5
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
This virtual session is for professionals across all disciplines who support families of children and youth diagnosed with Autism.

Join the Program Coordinators and Family Liaison from Autism Behavioural Services to get the latest information.
Empowered Kids Ontario Scholarship Program
Applications are now open for Empowered Kids Ontario Scholarships of $2,500 each!
The scholarships provide youth with disabilities financial support for tuition to help them reach their higher education and career training goals. Six scholarships of $2,500 each are available, including an exclusive award for self-identified Indigenous, First Nations and Metis students.

Deadline to apply is May 31 at 5 p.m.
Measure of Processes of Care (MPOC) 2.0 Study
Opportunity
Research Opportunity!
Researchers at CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research,
McMaster University would like to hear from parents who are also healthcare providers themselves.

If you have a child/youth who has been receiving developmental, medical
or behavioural services (for example, occupational, physical, speech or
behavioural therapy) for at least six months in the past five years, they would like to invite you for a one-hour confidential conversation about your experiences with healthcare delivery.

Interested in participating?
Please get in touch with Sarah Earl at wellman@mcmaster.ca
Connect with Others
Caregivers Connecting: Virtual Chat

Mondays
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
or Thursdays
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Parent's Talking Across the Spectrum

Tuesdays
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
April Holiday Wishes
Happy Easter!

Please note that TVCC locations will be closed from Friday, April 15th to Monday, April 18th.
Ramadan Mubarak!

Wishing you a happy, healthy and meaningful holy month.
Please fill out a quick survey to tell us what you're celebrating this month.
Talk with Me
For parents with children registered in the Ontario Autism Program. Talk about any issues, topics, or questions you may have about your child or youth with autism during one of our free 45-minute sessions with a skilled Family & Community Consultant.

Book a session as early as this week. We are here for you.
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Register for Presentations and Group Activities