Brantford/Brant County - Haldimand/Norfolk County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River - Other Region of Ontario FAMILY ENGAGEMENT All Services Index FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Online Resources Eligibility Open Resources Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations 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

Reinforcement: Building Stronger Behaviours | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Reinforcement: Building Stronger Behaviours This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. This presentation works to demystify what is reinforcement, and empower caregivers with strategies to use one of the strongest principles in behaviour analysis to support a child's learning and make a positive impact one their day to day life. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Reinforcement: Building Stronger Behaviours no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Behaviour #Reinforcement #GoalSetting

Brantford/Brant County - Haldimand/Norfolk County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River PHYSIOTHERAPY All Services Index PHYSIOTHERAPY Physiotherapy at Lansdowne (PT) Physiotherapists at Lansdowne Children’s Centre provide assessment and treatment for infants, children and youth up to age 19, with difficulties in muscle strength, joint range of motion, quality of movement, tone and gross motor development. Treatment includes teaching strategies to the family, caregivers and clients to improve function. Physiotherapy also provides support in accessing mobility equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers. What are examples of challenges addressed with physiotherapy? Muscle strength and range Muscle tone (ie. ability to relax a muscle) Quality of movement Gross motor skills (ex. rolling, crawling, walking, waving) Access to mobility equipment Eligibility Start Referral Children living in Brantford, Brant County, Haldimand County, Norfolk County, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, are eligible for Community Based Rehab Services (CBRS) from birth through to their 19th birthday. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Lansdowne physiotherapy services may be provided in Brantford (Brant County), in Simcoe (Norfolk County), Caledonia and/or Dunnville (Haldimand County). Once a referral to Community Based (CBRS) Physiotherapy Services has been completed, your child will be placed on an Assessment Waitlist. Our team will contact you to book your appointment when your turn comes. You and your child will meet with a Physiotherapist (PT) at a Lansdowne site, where general information sharing and informal and standardized testing of skills will occur. These tests help to determine your child’s abilities and needs in areas relevant to physiotherapy. Once the assessment is completed your PT will meet with you and your child to review findings, develop goals with you and will determine the best plan of intervention for your child, following our care pathways. 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

​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. Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development Services and 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 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ... 11 All Services List Age Filter Region Filter Filter by region Service Filter Filter by service Use these drop-down menus to filter all the available services and programs to shorten the list. Use the View List button to view as a table list instead of service thumbnail images. Toggle between list pages using the page selector and navigation arrows, above. Reset View as List RESPITE SERVICES Alternate Care INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS Autism Services AUTISM SERVICES Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre RECREATION SERVICES Camp and Recreation (CARE) LOAD MORE

Give Today Ways To Give Meet The Kids Partner Profiles Impact Report Our Board Contact Us < Back MASON 2022 Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll Ambassador Story submitted by Mason’s Mom (Karissa Boughner) Mason was born at 27 weeks gestation weighing just 1.8lbs. Due to his weakened lungs, he required a lengthy hospital stay of 451 days at McMaster Children's Hospital. While there, he underwent numerous treatments, 3 surgeries and some very scary days to ultimately come home. Since Mason needed breathing support he had surgery for a tracheostomy in order to be able to be ventilated at home. As his parents, we did extensive training for three months to ensure his safety and set-up a mini intensive care unit in our living room. “Once arriving home, our family turned to Lansdowne for support. Mason needed help to develop the skills he didn't get the opportunity to during his first year and we needed guidance on the supports and resources available.” Despite the pandemic, Landowne adapted to provide virtual and outdoor sessions to ensure Mason could be kept safe but still develop his skills. We were directed to the HITs (Holistic Integrated Teams) as his needs were dispersed amongst several areas. The physiotherapist on the team was able to see Mason outside and observe his movements and stance. She was able to determine that Mason would benefit from wearing SMOs (a foot brace) to help support his gross motor skills and directed us to a business that could provide them. The occupational therapist created virtual sessions to engage Mason in various sensory play and fine motor tasks. She was able to recommend different strategies to help Mason overcome his sensory avoidance and strengthen his long fingers for fine motor tasks. The speech language pathologist provided guidance on how to develop Mason's communication skills through play despite Mason not being able to talk. He also submitted the paperwork for Mason to have access to a communication device. The social worker would touch base with us to ensure financial and emotional resources were being utilized as needed. Lansdowne helped our family to transition home from a hospital setting and ensured we were getting the help we needed. The biggest thing they did is instill confidence in us as parents that we were doing the right things and supporting us in the decisions we made for Mason's development plan. Lansdowne continues to provide support in Mason's development today. They helped him to have a successful entry to daycare by providing strategies to us and the provider on how to ease his transition into the new environment. He is currently learning to interact with other kids his age and follow routines. Lansdowne has also helped to prepare a report for his transition to school in the upcoming months and provide timelines of meetings to discuss his safety plans. We are very appreciative to Lansdowne for helping us to navigate Brantford as a parent of a medically complex child! The children and families of Lansdowne thank you for your support. Dontate Today Contact Us

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Goal Setting with Children | Speech, EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Goal Setting with Children This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Learn how setting goals with your child can provide a measure and motivator for progress and success. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Goal Setting with Children no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #GoalSetting #Skills #Learning

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

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. Preparing for Outings, What Makes Outings Challenging? Autism Services Brant Learn about understanding sensory needs and awareness, how to communicate with children to prepare them for outings, role playing games to help practice, environmental considerations you can prepare, and how to reinforce appropriate behaviour. 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

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.

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. Fire Safety with Kids Autism Services Brant In this virtual workshop you will learn about six topics of Fire Safety: Community Helpers, Fire Drills and Smoke Alarms; Fire Safety Plan; Stop, Drop and Roll; Staying Away from Hot Things; and Safety Recap. 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