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Compliments and Concerns, Process and Policy | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Compliments and Concerns, Process and Policy Our Compliments and Concerns Process Lansdowne Children’s Centre is committed to providing you quality care and service, based on a family-centred care philosophy. Our Centre’s values are: • Respect • Inclusion • Diversity • Empowerment • Safety While involved with Lansdowne Children’s Centre you have the right to: • receive quality care and service, in a clean and safe environment • be involved in decision making regarding your child • receive information and answers to your questions about our services, your child and your child’s individual service • give or refuse consent to any proposed care and to be advised of the risks and benefits of the service being proposed • be treated with courtesy, dignity and respect • privacy and confidentiality of your health information and record of care • have your language, culture, religion and sexual orientation respected • receive care in an environment free from abuse, exploitation, retaliation • have your have questions and concerns heard without intimidation or fear of reprisal, and to expect the Centre staff to provide a timely response to your concerns • be informed of any unanticipated service reductions and contingency plans related to your child’s service COMPLIMENTS • We welcome any compliments. We encourage you to communicate any compliments with the involved staff member. • If you would like to further recognize a staff member, team, or the Centre, please contact the involved Supervisor. CONCERNS • If you have any concerns, we encourage you to first discuss your concern with the involved staff member. • If you are not fully satisfied, or are uncomfortable discussing this with the staff member, or wish further discussion, please bring your concern to the attention of the staff members’ Supervisor. This may be done in person, by telephone, in writing, or you may also request a meeting with the Supervisor. The Supervisor will acknowledge the complaint within one working day of receiving notification. • If you believe the resolution is not sufficient, you may request the concern be addressed with our Executive Director. This may be done in person, by telephone, in writing, or you may also request a meeting with the Executive Director. The Executive Director will acknowledge the concern within one working day of receiving notification. • The Executive Director may call a meeting of the relevant parties to assist with problem solving. The group will discuss the concern, collect information, if necessary, and explain what they think can be done about the concern. The group may schedule an appointment for you to attendto discuss the concern as appropriate to the situation. There may also be follow up by sending information to you in writing. • The decision of the Executive Director will be final and binding on the Centre and the client/ family. • All concerns that result in a meeting with the Executive Director will be reported to the Professional Advisory Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Compliments and Concerns, Process and Policy no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Compliment, Praise, Thanks, Concern, Complaint, Grievance

Is my child school-ready? Resources for entry to school and new-to-kindergarten families. Connect with tools, tips and guides, and support you need for your child to succeed at school. All Services Index DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES Supporting Educators and Families School-entry Resources Resources provided by Lansdowne Children's Centre Welcome! You’re in the right place to find trusted preschool resources and supports that help families and children to feel confident and ready for kindergarten. Explore how Lansdowne Children’s Centre can partner with you to support your child’s development and a smooth entry into school. Learn about Lansdowne, handouts printable promotion flyers, 8.5 x 11 pages Lansdowne Milestones Handout with Services Lansdowne Resources, videos and handouts flyer Learning about Lansdowne Services and Programs Getting ready for school: Self-Screening Checklists Are you trying to assess your child's readiness to start school? Try one of our online checklists. These easy-to-follow guides help you to assess physical, communication and developmental milestones. If you have any concerns, connect with SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne Children's Centre . ANYONE can submit a referral. SmartStart Hub is a government-funded service (free to you) to help families connect with local support. Checklist, Early Years Milestones 0 - 48 months Checklist, Kindergarten Readiness 36 - 72 months Checklist, Speech & Language Development 0 - 36 months Print PDF Milestones Check Print PDF not available Print PDF Speech Check SPEECH development resource highlights click on an image to learn more 1 2 3 1 ... 1 2 3 ... 3 Engaing in Play - play skills for parents Language Building, Fun Activities for Kids Language and Communication Load More EARLY LEARNING resource highlights click on an image to learn more 1 2 3 1 ... 1 2 3 ... 3 Goal Setting with Children Ready for Kindergarten - Video Playlist Toileting Part 1 - Are You Ready? | Identifying Readiness and Preparing Skills for Learning Load More EARLY LEARNING resource highlights click on an image to learn more 1 2 3 1 ... 1 2 3 ... 3 Goal Setting with Children Ready for Kindergarten - Video Playlist Toileting Part 1 - Are You Ready? | Identifying Readiness and Preparing Skills for Learning Load More PHYSICAL development resource highlights click on an image to learn more 1 1 ... 1 ... 1 Early Years Milestones - Video Playlist Getting School-Ready: Supporting Fine Motor Development Load More AUTISM support resource highlights click on an image to learn more 1 2 1 ... 1 2 ... 2 Back to School Support, Tips from Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre Elopement Strategies with Kids Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate Load More Access more FREE resources online Connect with streaming videos, printable tip sheets and home-based activities based on proven universal strategies to help your child's development. PLUS, connect with community-based resources and services. Open Resource Library You Belong Here. Are you passionate about working with infants, children and youth to help realize their potential? Are you seeking a career in pediatrics? Join our team at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development. Careers

Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids. Presented by Ensuring Brant. Join this police-escorted, no touch-down motorcycle ride leaving from Brantford to tour Grand River communities and scenery, including Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant counties. In support of Lansdowne Children's Centre Learn More Motorcycles ride for Lansdowne Kids in 22nd annual event Owen Soden, 2026 Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids youth ambassador Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Revs Up with New Date and Location 1 2 3 4 5 #RideForLansdowneKids WHY WE RIDE... #FORTHE KIDS Proceeds from the Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids are donated to Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation by Ensuring Brant, in support of critical programs at Lansdowne Children's Centre that help our community's children and youth with additional/special needs. With your generous support: You have helped teens to discover their independence and learn life skills; You have helped a child's family gain access to mobility equipment; You have helped a child to make friends at a camp experience in the community. THANK YOU!

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Board Member, Co-Chair Capital Steering Committee (CSC) Holly Clark, Centre Board - Lansdowne Children's Centre. Serving the needs of the children and youth, and their families, who access services and support for communication, developmental and physical needs, at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe. < Back Previous Next Holly Clark Board Member, Co-Chair Capital Steering Committee (CSC) Holly Clark joined the board in 2023. Holly is a member of a client family who has benefitted from services and supports accessed at Lansdowne. Holly has joined the board to help enhance Lansdowne Centre's ability to serve more families in the region who also find themselves in need of specialized care for their children.

JOB POSTING: Autism Therapist View All Job Posts Date Published: Date Closing: Friday, May 1, 2026 DOWNLOAD Job Title: Autism Therapist Salary Range: $25.50 to $29.99 Department: Autism Location: Brantford & Surrounding Communities (Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk) Position Type: Temporary Full-Time (12 month contract) Unionized: Yes Existing Position: Yes What you'll do Key Responsibilities · Provide evidence-based ABA treatment procedures to promot client growth. · Demonstrates a respectful relationship with each child and family and recognize their rights and promote dignity and well-being · Maintains communication with families respective of the AT role, directing appropriate issues to the Registered Behaviour Analyst · Implement individual treatment plans supervised by the Registered Behaviour Analyst · Implement and role model effective behaviour management strategies, as appropriate · Be the ‘primary therapist’ for multiple clients with the responsibility of ensuring organized and updated client information and programs · Organize and lead therapeutic groups as appropriate · Schedule treatment sessions in coordination with family, school and other services · Provide parent training (in-vivo, consultation, workshops) · Develop and implement parent training in-vivo, consultation and develop appropriate resources/materials Why you'll love working here Growth: Training, mentorship, and career development for all stages Purpose: Work that makes a difference in our community Belonging: Employee committees, inclusive policies, and a culture of respect Benefits: HOOPP retirement plan Education, Qualifications and Certifications Qualifications · Related university degree or college diploma complemented with an Autism and Behavioural Science Ontario College Graduate Certificate or Behavioural Science Technician (B.S.T.) and/or has obtained the Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) certification. · Minimum of a Diploma from a recognized community college resulting in training relevant to working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. • Hands-on experience of at least 1 year in providing ABA treatment with individuals with autism. • Previous experience with children with special needs. Experience and Knowledge Accessibility & Inclusion Lansdowne Children’s Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. APPLY TODAY Submit your resume and a short cover letter telling us why this role excites you. We welcome applicants of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences. Or, please send your application by e-mail to: apply@lansdownecc.com APPLY FOR THIS POSITION Lansdowne Children’s Centre provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants , however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted

Lansdowne Events Schedule Multiple Dates ACCESS OAP RESOURCE DAYS Thu, Jul 16 Lansdowne Children's Centre ACCESS OAP staff available at Lansdowne Children's Centre for resources including questions, submitting reciepts, help with the portal and registration. See All Details Autism Services Arts Summer Fun Group ages 6-8 Thu, Jul 16 Brantford REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 8th Children aged 6-8. Registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. The ratio of this group is 1 staff for 3 children. We do not have the staff available to supervise clients who have aggressive behavior or are a flight risk. See All Details Multiple Dates Autism Services Circle Time Group Fri, Jul 17 Brantford Weekly on Friday's from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Children 2-6 registered with OAP with their caregivers +6 more More Info Autism Services Teen Social Group 14-17 Mon, Jul 20 Lansdowne Brantford For Youth aged 14-17 registered with Lansdowne Autism Services, who can successfully participate in groups with 3:1 support ration (1 adult for 3 youth) +3 more More Info Autism Services Caregiver Orientation Mon, Jul 20 Brantford Virtual information session for caregivers and support persons of children registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. See All More Info Caregiver Event - Coffee Chat, BRANTFORD Tue, Jul 21 Lansdowne Brantford Lansdowne client parents and caregivers are invited to join an evening of conversation and fun. Limited childminding capacity available (no cost). Please register in advance. +14 more Details Autism Services Summer Science Days ages 10-13 Thu, Jul 23 Brantford REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 16th at 9 am Children aged 10-13. Registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. The ratio of this group is 1 staff for 3 children. We do not have the staff available to supervise clients who have aggressive behavior or are a flight risk. +1 more More Info Autism Services Girl's Night Out ages 11-15 Thu, Jul 23 Lansdowne Brantford For youth ages 11-15 who identify as girls. Registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. Able to participate safely and successfully in a 1:3 support ratio in Centre and in the community. +6 more More Info Caregiver Event - Simcoe Apple Hill Lavender Farm Visit and Story Hour Thu, Jul 30 Apple Hill Lavender Farm Lansdowne client parents and caregivers are invited to visit Apple Hill Lavender Farm in Norfolk County for a self-guided tour and children's story time. Please register in advance. +37 more More Info Autism Services Lunch and Learn "Understanding Sensory Needs" Thu, Jul 30 virtual link will be sent This workshop is open to parents, and professionals supporting children with Autism. +1 more More Info Lansdowne Children's Centre sites closed Mon, Aug 03 Brantford More Info Autism Services Bricks and Building Club ages 8-12 Tue, Aug 04 Brantford REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 28th Children aged 8-12. Registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. The ratio of this group is 1 staff for 3 children. We do not have the staff available to supervise clients who have aggressive behavior or are a flight risk. More Info Autism Services Sports Discovery Summer Fun Group ages 8-12 Thu, Aug 06 Brantford REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 28th at 9 am Children aged 8-12. Registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. The ratio of this group is 1 staff for 3 children. We do not have the staff available to supervise clients who have aggressive behavior or are a flight risk. More Info Autism Service "Understanding Autism" Live Webinar Thu, Aug 06 Online, Virtual Workshop For caregivers of children registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. A Virtual Webinar from 7pm to 8pm +9 more More Info Understanding Challenging Behaviour Live Webinar Wed, Aug 12 Live Webinar: Link sent by email Live Virtual Webinar for caregivers of children registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. Zoom link to be sent separately to email provided at registration. +9 more More Info Autism Services Arts Summer Fun Group ages 8-12 Thu, Aug 13 Brantford REGISTRATION OPENS AUG 5th at 9 am Children aged 6-8. Registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. The ratio of this group is 1 staff for 3 children. We do not have the staff available to supervise clients who have aggressive behavior or are a flight risk. More Info Autism Services Video Game Night ages 10-14 Wed, Aug 19 Brantford REGISTRATION OPENS AUG. 11th at 9 am For children ages 10-14 registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. The ratio of this group is 1 staff for 3 children. We do not have the staff available to supervise clients who have aggressive behaviour or are a flight risk. More Info Caregiver Event - Bertie the Bus SIMCOE, school-ready experience Wed, Aug 19 Lansdowne Children's Centre for child de Lansdowne client parents and caregivers are invited to offered to introduce children of any age who may be riding a school bus for the first time this fall. Explore and sit on a school bus, before the big first day, in a safe, controlled environment (no cost). Please register in advance. More Info Load More Upcoming Events: Upcoming Events

All About Online Learning | Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library All About Online Learning This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Is your child with an Autism Specturm Diagnosis (ASD) ready to try online learning? This presentation talks about setting up an environment, visual supports and use of reinforcement to increase online learning success within your home. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages All About Online Learning no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Learning #Skills #Reinforcement

Learning two languages bilingualism | Speech, Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Learning two languages bilingualism Bilingualism is learning more than one language and being able to understand and communicate in these languages. Simultaneous Bilingualism is learning more than one language at the same time, from birth. Sequential Bilingualism is learning a second language after the first language is established, often when a child starts daycare or school. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Learning two languages bilingualism no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: PSL026-15AS, communication, strategy, speech, development, learning, language, bilingual, parent, practice, patience, social, turn

What is ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis)? | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library What is ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis)? This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. This online webinar recording is an introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) , what that means, the evidence-based practice, it's effectiveness and who can benefit from ABA services. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages What is ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis)? no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Terms #ABA #Introduction

Childcare Financial Assisstance, Brantford-Brant | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Childcare Financial Assisstance, Brantford-Brant Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Childcare Financial Assisstance, Brantford-Brant no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Welcome to Lansdowne Children's Centre. What clients need to know about their privacy rights and information sharing. Start Here Guide: Your Right to Privacy, Client Privacy with Lansdowne Understanding your right to privacy, and guides for sharing information. Return Next Privacy legislation protects your right to: Consent to how your information will be used and shared. In order for your consent to be valid, you must be given enough information for your consent to be well‐informed. We encourage you to ask any questions you need to so that you understand how staff will use and protect your information. Staff will talk with other Lansdowne staff on your team in order to provide service and treatment. This is implied when you are referred to Lansdowne. You may withhold this consent by telling us if anyone should be excluded. Withhold or withdraw consent for information sharing, except in specific circumstances where disclosure is legally required under the Child & Family Services Act or ordered by a court. Provide consent in verbal or written form. Ask to access your child’s electronic record and the information in it. Ask that a correction be made to the record. Our Commitment to Your Privacy All Lansdowne staff are required by law to protect the information you share in strict confidence. We must make sure that you understand why certain information is being shared, who it is being shared with, and get your agreement for information sharing before any confidential information is used or shared. Lansdowne staff will only collect the information we need to do our jobs. If you do not consent to share confidential information your wishes will be respected, except when that places someone at increased risk of significant harm. Everyone has a ‘duty to report’ under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act. If a limitation is placed on consent for information sharing , it cannot restrict recording of personal/ health information that is required by law or established professional standards. Lansdowne staff will make sure that information shared is as accurate and current as possible. Lansdowne will give you access to the information contained in the electronic record, upon request. Lansdowne will comply with relevant privacy legislation. This includes having a Privacy Plan that is available upon request, and online at www.lansdownecentre.ca/privacy-policy-lansdowne Lansdowne requires consents to be completed for privacy purposes. Upon intake and/or service you will be asked to provide your consent for: Information Sharing and Collection of Personal Information: provides Lansdowne consent to communicate with others i.e. physicians, schools. Typically, the following information may be collected and stored within the electronic record and shared with the professionals working with your child and family: Contact and Demographic information Birth and Developmental History Interview and Assessment information Relevant reports such as Diagnostic, School and Transition reports Care Plans Assessment Reports Progress Notes Use of Email Communications, Service Related: electronic mail (email) is used to provide general communications i.e. home programs, appointment times and dates, resources. Emailing of personal health information, including reports, is prohibited. Use of Email Communications, E-News Items: email is used to share new or added services, program opportunities, training and workshop events, family engagement socials and fouundation fundraising events and activities. Failure to consent to E-News could impair your awareness of Lansdowne events and resources. You can find notices of upcoming events and news at Caregiver Corner in each Lansdowne site. Uses and Disclosures of Personal Health Information We use and share personal health information to: Assess, treat and care for clients and families safely and efficiently while giving high quality service Allow us to efficiently advise of treatment options and follow-up on treatment and care Communicate with other providers involved in care Plan, administer and manage our internal operations including booking, confirming and scheduling appointments, completing statistics Conduct risk management activities Conduct quality improvement activities, such as sending satisfaction surveys Teach and demonstrate on an anonymous basis Comply with legal and regulatory requirements Comply generally with the law YOUR CHOICES Clients/ parents/legal guardians may get and/or ask for correction of their personal health records, or withhold or withdraw their consent for some of the above uses and disclosures, by getting in touch with us and we will explain what the result of that decision might mean, and the way it will be done . Please note legal exceptions apply. Information may be accessed by regulatory authorities under the terms of the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) for the purposes of the various colleges of employees here at Lansdowne fulfilling their mandate under the RHPA, and for the defense of a legal issue. When Lansdowne gets special requests, such as a request from a new source, we will get in touch with you for permission to release information. We may also advise you if such a release is appropriate. Important Information We take steps to protect your personal health information from theft, loss and unauthorized access, copying, changes, use, disclosure and disposal. We conduct audits and complete investigations to monitor and manage our privacy compliance. We take steps to ensure that everyone who performs services for us protect client privacy and only use personal health information for the purposes for which clients have given consent. We comply with provincial privacy legislation by having a Privacy Plan that is available upon request. Return Next