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Welcome to Lansdowne Children's Centre. Information for client families about media consents, information sharing and the electronic health record. Start Here Guide: How to Provide Consent for Information and Story Sharing Understanding your right to privacy, and guides for sharing information. Return How to Provide Consent for Information Sharing You can provide consent to a service provider working with your child. Your consent will be noted in the electronic record. The “Consent for Information Sharing and Collection of Personal Information” form is a guide for providing this consent. For more information about the collection, use or sharing of personal information, or to discuss any concerns you may have, please contact Lansdowne's Information Officer/ Director of Client Services at 519-753-3153 ext. 217 or email info@lansdownecc.com If you have a concern about how your information has been handled , you may call the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario at 1-800-387-0073 or visit their website at www.ipc.on.ca Click here for more information about the Lansdowne Children's Centre privacy policy Media Release Consent: allowing Lansdowne to share your story and image(s) If I choose to provide Media Consent… How can Lansdowne share my image, audio and/or video? Our team uses approved client images, audio and video clips for editorial means, to: celebrate client accomplishments demonstrate service provider methods, exercises illustrate a story about a Lansdowne experience (such as a service, event or donation) promote the positive impact of Lansdowne resources, supports, services and programs Where can Lansdowne share my image, audio and/or video? Lansdowne media channels and outlets can include: our website, www.LansdowneCentre.ca our social media channels, @LansdowneChildrens (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), @LansdowneCTC (Twitter/X), Lansdowne Children’s Centre on LinkedIn, Google print and digital communications including our Annual Report, presentations, news release submissions to media (newspapers, local news blogs, radio and TV What are the limitations of my consent? Lansdowne will not use your image, image, audio and/or video for advertising campaigns without your additional expressed consent, specific to the needs and expectations of the campaign. This includes: promotional materials circulated in the community, outside Lansdowne operated sites Public advertising, such as billboards, commercials, or paid advertisements in publications To provide media consent and allow your image, audio and/or video material to be share by Lansdowne Children's Centre, please ask for a media consent from from Reception, or from your Lansdowne service provider. What is the Lansdowne Ambassador Program? A Lansdowne Ambassador typically engages with our communications team to create media in support of telling a Lansdowne that is shared as part of a promotional and/or advocacy effort for an event, fundraising or awareness campaign. This media can include a full-length written feature story, a video interview, a series of short videos, a mix of photos, and/or any other creative applications to best illustrate your story and achieve the goals of the ambassador campaign. Are you interested in being a Lansdowne Ambassador? To express your interest and learn more about telling your story with Lansdowne, please tell your Lansdowne service provider, or contact Communications Supervisor Joshua Paxton by email, jpaxton@lansdownecc.com What Clients Need to Know About Information Sharing In order to develop a care plan and provide your child and family with the services that best meet your needs, staff at Lansdowne Children’s Centre will ask for information about your child and family. With Your Consent This Information is Shared Only with those professionals and organizations serving your child and family Through verbal and written communication, and in an electronic record The electronic health record lets Lansdowne Children’s Centre staff working with your child and family view and write down information about your child in a secure and confidential manner. It also means that you don’t have to repeat information as often, and it lets your team build on past progress and experience. Community partners included in your consent are listed on the “Consent for Information Sharing and Collection of Personal Information” form. You can say if you do not want to share certain information or if you do not want to share with certain people. Your child’s electronic record is secure and protected. This web‐based shared electronic record uses the same technology that is used for online banking. In order for members of your child’s team to use your child’s electronic record, they must: Be authorized by Lansdowne to access your child’s password‐protected record Attend training on the electronic record and related privacy policies and guidelines Sign a confidentiality agreement Your consent will be documented in the shared electronic record. Please help us to keep information accurate and up‐to‐date. Tell your service provider of any changes. Return

Autism Services Brant Start Here Family Support Free Services Early Years ABA Intensive ABA Goal-Based Webinars < Back Please support our free webinars. CLICK HERE to register your view. Road Safety with Children Autism Services Brant Identifying the challenges of road safety with children; what to teach, and supports for teaching; and available community resources. Are you looking for someone to talk to? You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com

Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services | Speech, EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Anyone with a concern about their child's development can contact SmartStart Hub to start the referral process. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Referral, Speech, OT, PT, Support, Respite, Lifespan, Recreation

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

Young Parents Program, Haldimand-Norfolk | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Young Parents Program, Haldimand-Norfolk Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Young Parents Program, Haldimand-Norfolk no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Foundational Family Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre provide core supports for children and youth and their families requesting Autism Services. They are no-charge to the family and are funded by the Government of Ontario. These FREE services provide resources for caregivers and families to work with their Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosed child, and participate in their child's ongoing learning and development. Foundational Family Services FREE Services & Supports Family Support Worker FSW Welcome to Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford What is Foundational Family Services? Foundational Family Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre provide core supports for children and youth and their families requesting Autism Services. They are no-charge to the family and are funded by the Government of Ontario. These FREE services provide resources for caregivers and families to work with their Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosed child, and participate in their child's ongoing learning and development. Our Foundational Family Services and supports are: Informed by evidence Responsive to your family’s changing needs over time Responsive to your child’s needs, strengths and developmental stage Offered in a variety of ways, including virtual, self-directed, in-person or group-based Provided at no-cost, (they're FREE) Who is eligible for Foundational Family Services? Children/youth age birth to 18 years, living in the province of Ontario, with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and are registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). Looking for help with your registration? CLICK HERE for our 4-Step plan. Checkout upcoming Workshops, online and in-person Event Calendar What do Foundational Family Services include? Your Autism Services registration includes the following Foundational Family Services at no-cost (they're FREE): Family Support Worker Our Family Support Worker (FSW) is here to help children, youth and their families’ access appropriate Autism services and supports quickly and easily. Our FSW can help you with: Registering for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Funding applications Service Coordination Answer any other questions you might have! You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com Clinics Our Autism Services clinics are brief, targeted consultations that allow families to meet with a clinician to discuss potential strategies that will aid in developing a skill. A clinic is typically 1-hour in length and can include 1-2 follow-ups. Due to this service being so short, complex and challenging behavior cannot be addressed with this service. How do I make a clinic appointment? You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com to arrange a date and time for your clinic appointment that works for you. Caregiver-Mediated Early Years programs Autism Services Caregiver-Mediated Early Years programs are no-cost to the family. These play-based and child-led programs for young children, ages 12 months to 48 months, aim to build caregivers’ capacity to support their child’s skill development by teaching strategies that may help their young children learn new skills and meet individual goals. LEARN MORE Groups Are you interested in participating in a group conversation? You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com to share your interest in participating in a group meeting. Streaming Video Resources The Autism Services Brant webinar gallery is an online video streaming resource that you can access at no-charge. This collection of helpful videos offer an introduction to autism, tools for identifying behaviour, tips for improving your child's quality of life and ideas for activities you can try at home with your child. What can I expect? To access each video you will be asked to register your email contact information and OAP registration number. This information is held privately and only used by Autism Services for the purpose of stat-tracking for budget requirements, and to follow up with you on your streaming video experience. Videos are hosted on YouTube. Part of our FREE Foundational Family Services , you can stream webinar recordings at your convenience. Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre offers a collection of helpful videos that provide introduction to autism, tools for identifying behaviour, tips for improving your child's quality of life and ideas for activities you can try at home with your child. Start Streaming

Why Routines Are Important | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Why Routines Are Important 3 reasons why establishing and following routines, with flexibility, is important in child development. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Why Routines Are Important no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: early learning, new parents, child development, routines, behaviour

Advocacy Workshop - Part 2 - How to begin | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Advocacy Workshop - Part 2 - How to begin In Part Two our presenters, Brenda and Sara, share from their personal journey as family and child advocates and educators. Brenda is the proud mother of two boys, Chase and Maclain and younger son Maclain has severe Cerebral Palsy and profound hearing loss as a result of a condition known as Kernicterus, a brain injury that results from untreated jaundice. Sara celebrates all four of her children's unique gifts and abilities, but is often challenged by the complex care needs of her two youngest, Rachel and Janneke. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Advocacy Workshop - Part 2 - How to begin no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Advocacy, Advocate, Help, Support, Inclusive, Accomodate, Assistance

Board Chair, Chair of Long Range Planning Committee Ashley Veldkamp, 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 Ashley Veldkamp Board Chair, Chair of Long Range Planning Committee Ashley Veldkamp joined our board in 2017 and is a real estate agent and a parent of a child with special needs. As a member of a Lansdowne client family, Ashley has experienced multiple services and supports at Lansdowne.

Routines - What they are, and why we use them | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Routines - What they are, and why we use them This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Life is full of routines. In this webinar we talk about how to plan a routine with your child , considering their skills and needs as well as your own as a parent or caregiver. We also provide tools and tips for communicating and learning the routine with your child. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Routines - What they are, and why we use them no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Routines #Learning #Outings

Dating De-Mystified, Feel more comfortable with the idea of dating | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Dating De-Mystified, Feel more comfortable with the idea of dating This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Helping teens with autism spectrum disorder to feel more comfortable with the idea of participating in dating. What is dating? What are romantic feelings? How to send and receive social cues... Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Dating De-Mystified, Feel more comfortable with the idea of dating no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Dating #Social #Emotions

Boundaries and Personal Space | Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Boundaries and Personal Space This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. In this virtual workshop you will learn about Tips and Strategies for teaching personal space to children , and why this is important; as well as resources available to help you. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Boundaries and Personal Space no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Anxiety #Behaviour #Social