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Lansdowne Children's Centre connects families of infants, children and youth, with communication, developmental, and/or physical child development needs with services, supports and resources designed to help a child realize their potential. Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development Services & Programs Lansdowne Children's Centre connects caregivers with local child development services and support. Conditions can include: Autism Specturm Diagnosis (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spina Bifida, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Intellectual Disabilities (ID), Chromosomal disorders and Neurological conditions. SmartStart Hub Occupational Therapy Autism Services Physiotherapy Family Engagement Speech and Language Infant and Preschool Respite Services Lifespan Services Recreation Services Use these drop-down menus to filter all the available services and programs Filter by region Filter by service View as Cards Reset 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ... 14 Open AUTISM SERVICES Caregiver-Mediated Early Years Program These play-based and child-led programs are no cost to the family and designed for young children, ages 12 months to 48 months. We build caregivers’ capacity to support their child’s skill development with strategies that may help their young children learn new skills and meet individual goals. Open AUTISM SERVICES Entry to School Families registered with OAP are selected and invited by the government agency to participate in this program. The Entry to School program was introduced as a bridge to kindergarten for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Open AUTISM SERVICES Foundational Family Services FREE resources, services and supports to work with your child and participate in their learning and development. Foundational Family Services provide access to Clinics, Webinars and Info Sharing.

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. Supporting Communication and Understanding with Visual Aids Autism Services Brant Visual Supports provide proactive strategies that help communication and expectations, and may help increase appropriate behaviour or skills, or decrease challenging behaviours. 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

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

Welcome to Lansdowne Children's Centre. Fall prevention, wellness and communication are examples of information shared to keep all children safe. Start Here Guide: Your Child's Safety and Wellness Information about communication, medication, equipment, and fall prevention. Return Next Communication Please make sure that Lansdowne staff involved in your child’s services have important health information. Describe your concerns and observations. If you don’t understand some part of your child’s condition or treatment, please ask Lansdowne staff to explain why things are being done the way they are. If you still have concerns, please ask again. When you are unsure, please ask. Get to know your Lansdowne Children’s Centre Team. If you are unsure who one of your service providers is, or what their role is, please ask. Lansdowne staff are trained in First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). There is a First Aid Station in the building. Fire and emergency preparedness drills occur regularly. In the event of an emergency, please follow the directions of Lansdowne staff. Medication Please make sure that Lansdowne staff are aware of the name and any possible side effects of any medication that a child/youth is taking. Please directly inform each Lansdowne staff that you are involved with about any allergies. If medication is to be given to a child/youth by Lansdowne staff, they must follow the Medication policy (ref. EI 1.07.2 - SS 1.19.2 Administering Medication) and ensure medication is in it’s original, child‐proof, labeled containers. Equipment Please make sure that your child’s equipment is kept clean and in good working order. Ask your child’s Occupational therapist (OT) or Physiotherapist (PT) to check that your equipment is safe and in good working order. Use equipment only as directed. Fall Prevention On entering Lansdowne please check-in with reception (where appropriate) and wait in the lobby for your service provider. Please do not wander the buidling without Lansdowne staff. Please always watch your children in the Lansdowne waiting room and/or therapy areas. Please help keep hallways free of clutter and obstacles. Report any tripping hazards both inside and outside the building. Please make sure your children/youth are wearing appropriate footwear, and be cautious of slippery floors during wet weather, including rain and snowfall. Encourage all children to walk, not run in our building(s). Return Next

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 Owen Soden, 2026 Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids youth ambassador Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Revs Up with New Date and Location Scotiabank volunteers rise to support Lansdowne Children's Centre, Brantford 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!

Referral Form, Print Form | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Referral Form, Print Form Download the printable PDF referral form. ANYONE can complete a referral to contact SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development. Return your completed form by fax, to 1-519-753-5927 Or, return by email, subject: [Child/Youth name, Referral], to email address referrals@lansdownecc.com Click here to visit the SmartStart Hub intake services page for more information about the referral process, and to access self-screening tools (ie. development milestone checklists) Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Referral Form, Print Form no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Referral, intake, SmartStart Hub, start service

Help Lansdowne Children's Centre Celebrate 50 years of making a difference! Share a selfie-video message, join the Lansdowne Alumni Group, or make a donation. Join us in celebrating 50 Years of Service Join us in celebrating 50 Years of Service Join us in celebrating 50 Years of Service Since April 1, 1974, Lansdowne Children's Centre has worked to support the development of children and youth facing physical, communication and/or developmental challenges, and their families. Starting out on Preston Blvd. in the Lansdowne Public School, the Centre has called 39 Mount Pleasant Street their home since 1998, and today operates additional sites in Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe, serving over 3,500 children and youth. Commemorative photo book celebrates 50+ Years of Lansdowne, in print fundraiser and free online A 76-page collection of photos and stories celebrating community members serving children and youth for over five-decades. Lansdowne Children's Centre, Brantford, Brant County, child development, special needs, cerebral palsy, Rotary Club of Brantford Apr 14, 2025 Lansdowne Children’s Centre takes time to remember this November 11 Remembrance Day in Canada is a day to recognize sacrifices and memories of loved ones, and changes to our world... Nov 11, 2024 Rotary Club of Brantford’s deep connection to Lansdowne Children’s Centre celebrated at luncheon The Rotary Club of Brantford has had a significant and ongoing impact on what is today known as Lansdowne Children’s Centre. Oct 1, 2024 Everybody’s talking about Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s new Smilezone The new Smilezone at Lansdowne brings bright murals and modern equipment to the centre’s main entrance and gymnasium. It was made possible t Sep 27, 2024 1 2 3 4 Our story is your story. the early years Come back soon! more media from our archives will be shared.

Job postings and career development information. Lansdowne Children’s Centre believes in the power of diverse perspectives. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and committed to inclusive, family-centered care. Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, your contributions will help shape brighter futures. Work @ Lansdowne APPLY NOW Job Postings, Career Opportunities Autism Therapist Speech Language Pathologist Occupational Therapist Speech Language Pathologist Temporary Full Time Physiotherapist Support Worker Respite Services Load More Celebrating Lansdowne Team Members, Blog News Items Celebrating Lansdowne Support Worker Mariam Mariam is one of the Support Workers at Lansdowne Children’s Centre, working with child and youth clients and helping them develop their communication and social skills. She was inspired to take on the role because of her “natural love for kids and helping people. I’m generally drawn to roles that help people feel supported, cared for, and understood.” Working with children and youth who have communication, physical and/ or developmental differences “has shown me the power of Celebrating Social Work Month The Social Work Team at Lansdowne Children’s Centre are professionally trained to support families to cope with the impact of illness, disability and complex health needs. Michele Brayshaw reflects on 30+ year career at Lansdowne Children’s Centre Michele Brayshaw knew her professional calling early in life. For as long as she can remember, “I just always knew I wanted to work with kids with special needs and their families,” she said. “I went to school with some kids who had special needs that were integrated right into our programs.” Integration and meaningful inclusion have always been central to her professional philosophy. In her post-secondary education, Michele studied Early Childhood Education, and for a time w 1 2 3 4 5 🧭 About Us At Lansdowne Children’s Centre for child development, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and committed to inclusive, family-centered care. Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, your contributions will help shape brighter futures. “Unlock A New Skill – Unlock A New Smile” celebrates the magical moments when an infant, child, or youth, client achieves a new sense of accomplishment, excitement and… pure joy. "I can’t even describe the look in the eyes of a parent watching their child experience something that they simply didn’t think was possible. " You belong here. 🌈 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: Comprehensive health coverage, HOOPP retirement plan, and more 🙌 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. Work in a multi-specialty care team Lansdowne offers a wide variety of services and supports for infants, children and youth with special needs and their families. Our coordinated services and interdisciplinary teams engage team members across different specialties to discuss care plans, share insights and work with families. Who are we looking for? Occupational Therapists Physiotherapists Speech-Language Therapists Support Workers Early Childhood Educators Program Managers Intake Coordinators Lansdowne Children's Centre is looking for dedicated, talented, passionate individuals excited to contribute to our mission: supporting infants, children and youth with physical, developmental or communication needs, and their families. If you are interested in receiving more information, or would like to reach out with your questions, please email: apply@lansdownecc.com For prospective students seeking placements (Co-Op)... Lansdowne Children's Centre is committed to providing active learning environments and knowledge sharing experiences for students. If you are interested in a placement with Lansdowne, you should first confirm with your educational institution to ensure compliance with their policies, procedures, eligibility criteria and preferred method for contacting Lansdowne.

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Give Today Ways To Give Meet The Kids Partner Profiles Impact Report Our Board Contact Us < Back ISAIAS & GABE Isaias is a newly 16-year-old young man. He is currently experiencing his second year of high school and is super creative and talented. His goal is to be a game designer when he grows up. He also loves to try out voice impersonations. He is a sponge and loves to learn, is compassionate, loving, caring, and funny. He is eager to help those around him. Many of Isaias's success can be attributed to the years of time spent with Lansdowne Children's Centre. Gabriel is currently 13 years old (going on 14 this summer). He is preparing for grade 9 this coming September. Gabriel, much like his brother is a sponge and enjoys learning. Constantly pushing himself to meet goals. His dream is to become a paleontologist. Gabriel is outgoing, funny, caring and loving. Like his brother Isaias, Lansdowne has been a huge puzzle piece in propelling Gabriel forward to the success he is today! Isaias and Gabriel are not only brothers but best friends. Isaias is full of facts and can grab your attention in an instant to teach you all about something. He has mad dance skills and is just as talented at yoga! Gabriel is very thoughtful and it shows in everything he does from a kind word to a creative project. He loves dinosaurs and it would be impossible to stump him on any dinosaur-related information! The care and support they show each other is heartwarming and they will offer that same support to their peers. Gabriel is always there to give a friend an uplifting compliment during a creative project and Isaias can always recognize when someone is feeling down and needs a friend. “The Brothers” can always be relied on to bring their contagious enthusiasm to any activity or event! The children and families of Lansdowne thank you for your support. Dontate Today Contact Us

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

Registration and event calendar for workshops and social events hosted by Autism Brant, autism services at Lansdowne Children's Centre (Brantford). Welcome to Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford Welcome to the Autism Brant event calendar. Click on RSVP to learn more about the event and start your registration. Looking for an event? You can use keywords in the search bar to find it. Event List View July 2026 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 29 30 1 2 3 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group 4 8:30 a.m. Charity Motorcycle Ride, presented by Ensuring Brant 5 6 7 4:30 p.m. Autism Services Bricks and Building Club ages 8-12 8 12:00 p.m. Autism Services: Supporting Picky Eating Live Webinar 9 1:00 p.m. Autism Services Sports Discovery Summer Fun Group ages 8-12 10 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group 11 12 13 7:00 p.m. Autism Services Tackling Toileting Training Live Webinar 14 15 4:30 p.m. Autism Services Video Game Night ages 10-14 16 10:00 a.m. ACCESS OAP RESOURCE DAYS +4 more 17 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group 18 19 20 5:00 p.m. Autism Services Teen Social Group 14-17 +1 more 21 4:30 p.m. Autism Services Coffee with Caregivers 22 23 1:00 p.m. Autism Services Summer Science Days ages 10-13 +1 more 24 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group 25 26 27 28 29 30 12:00 p.m. Autism Services Lunch and Learn "Understanding Sensory Needs" 31 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group 1 2 3 12:00 a.m. Lansdowne Children's Centre sites closed 4 4:30 p.m. Autism Services Bricks and Building Club ages 8-12 5 6 1:00 p.m. Autism Services Sports Discovery Summer Fun Group ages 8-12 +1 more 7 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group 8 9 Are you looking for someone to talk to? You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268 or ext. 327, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com