Follow Childs Lead communication strategies | Speech, Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Follow Childs Lead communication strategies When you talk about what your child is interested in, they have an easier time learning language. Why follow your child’s lead? • By following your child’s lead, it shows your child that you are interested in what they are doing How to follow your child’s lead… • Watch to see what your child is interested in • Wait to give your child a chance to choose the toy or activity • Join in and talk about what you and your child are doing Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Follow Childs Lead communication strategies no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: PSL026-02AS, communication, strategy

Health & Safety and Service Delivery | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Health & Safety and Service Delivery Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Health & Safety and Service Delivery no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Checklist, Kindergarten Readiness | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Checklist, Kindergarten Readiness CLICK HERE TO OPEN THE ONLINE CHECKLIST, SELF-SCREENING TOOL This kindergarten readiness checklist provides cognitive, physical and communication abilities that most children are demonstrating by the time they are ready for school entry (ie. starting kindergarten). Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Checklist, Kindergarten Readiness no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Advocacy Workshop - Part 3 - Where to advocate | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Advocacy Workshop - Part 3 - Where to advocate In Part Three our presenters, Brenda and Sara, engage the audience to create a list of places where parents of children with special needs have experienced a need to advocate, and share their stories. Learn about the impact that adovacy has made, the societal shifts we are seeing, and how to practice OPEN advocacy to help open conversations and doors. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Advocacy Workshop - Part 3 - Where to advocate no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Advocacy, Advocate, Help, Support, Inclusive, Accomodate, Assistance

Brant County Health Unit | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Brant County Health Unit Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Brant County Health Unit no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk District Catholic School Board | Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk District Catholic School Board Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk District Catholic School Board no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Ready for Kindergarten - Video Playlist | Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Ready for Kindergarten - Video Playlist Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Ready for Kindergarten - Video Playlist no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

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

Early Years Milestones - Video Playlist | EarlyYears | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Early Years Milestones - Video Playlist Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Early Years Milestones - Video Playlist no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Back to School Support, Tips from Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Back to School Support, Tips from Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre Back to school season each September can be hard. What can we do to prepare? What are some considerations we may not have thought of? How do we make it more successful? How do we increase independence in our children? This presentation from Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre and the tips and tools included help caregivers and families to set goals and priorities. Keep in mind that everything you see in this workshop presentation will not be a priority to you or your child at this time. Choose your battles and be compassionate with yourself and child. Breaking goals into smaller steps. Helpful visuals. Communication with school staff. and more. For additional questions or assistance, or to book a free consultation with an Autism Therapist to discuss your goals, reach a Family Support Worker by phone or email, Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call 1-800-454-7186 (local 519-753-3153) ext. 268 or ext. 327, or email autism@lansdownecc.com www.lansdownecentre.ca/autism Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Back to School Support, Tips from Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: autism, school, goal setting,

Turn Taking communication strategies | Speech, Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Turn Taking communication strategies Turn taking is an important skill for your child to learn. At first, children learn to take turns in play. Later, children understand how to take turns “talking” in interactions. Turn taking helps increase a child’s attention span, and promotes eye contact. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Turn Taking communication strategies no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: PSL026-10AS, communication, strategy, speech, development, conversation, turn, patience, social

Core Communication Board, Sesame Street, Autism, AAC | EarlyYears, Speech | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Core Communication Board, Sesame Street, Autism, AAC Sesame Street’s first AAC board features core vocabulary and beloved characters. Follow the Learn More link to download your own printable copy. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Core Communication Board, Sesame Street, Autism, AAC no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: AAC, communication, autism