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Multi-Year Accessibility Plan | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Multi-Year Accessibility Plan no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

What Young Children Should Know Before They Start School | Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library What Young Children Should Know Before They Start School Before they can start to read and write on their own, young children need a strong foundation of emergent literacy skills. Studies show that children who start school with higher levels of these skills go on to have greater academic success. Janice Greenberg, Director of Early Childhood Services at The Hanen Centre, identifies what these emergent literacy skills are and why they’re so important. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages What Young Children Should Know Before They Start School no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: School Age, Kindergarten, Speech, Reading, Literacy, Communication, Learning

Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate | Speech, Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate One of the best ways to encourage children with autism to interact and have fun with you is to play people games. These simple, repetitive routines make interaction easier because there are no other toys or objects involved – just people. In this video, Hanen Certified Speech-language Pathologist, Fay McGill, talks abut how you can choose the best people game to meet your child sensory needs, and how you can play those games to create the best opportunities for your child to communicate. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Autism, Speech, Language, Communication, Parents, Communication

Board Member, Chair Diversity Equity & Inclusion SubCommittee Vicky Smith, 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 Vicky Smith Board Member, Chair Diversity Equity & Inclusion SubCommittee Vicky Smith joined the board in 2023. Vicky's work experience has been in the field of client care, both direct client care and managerial leadership experience. Vicky is a lifelong advocate of client/family centred care and believes this will assist her in becoming an effective Lansdowne Centre board member.

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Lansdowne Children's Centre has a rich history in Brantford and the surrounding area. As the Grand Erie region's SmartStart Hub, Lansdowne connects families with top quality services, supports and resources, for children and youth with special needs, and their families. Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development What is Lansdowne Children's Centre? Lansdowne Children’s Centre for child development is a highly accredited Children’s Treatment Centre (CTC)—and proud to be an Ontario SmartStart Hub connecting families with local services, resources, and support for babies, children, and teens with physical, communication, or developmental needs. 👶🧒👦 All Services Index SmartStart Hub Resource Directory Board of Directors CONTACT US Service Delivery Who We Are Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development mainly provides treatment, respite care, and recreation programs for infants, children and youth with additional and/or complex health and development needs. We also provide family, caregiver, and educator support. Lansdowne services are mainly funded by the Ontario government, Hamilton Health Sciences, the City of Brantford and community grants, donations and fundraising. Lansdowne Children's Centre service providers work with clients and their families at sites in Brantford , Caledonia , Dunnville and Simcoe , and in a variety of community settings such as homes, schools, childcares, early learning environments, after-school programs and day camps, as well as through virtual means using streaming video. Who Are Our Clients Lansdowne Children's Centre provides services and support for over 3,800 babies, children and teens annually, and their families. We proudly serve communities across the region of Grand Erie, including the city of Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Examples of client conditions supported by Lansdowne Children's Centre 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. Our wide-range of resources, services and programs provides one‐stop access for families to connect with local support. O ur clients can reduce travel time, coordinate multiple services, develop relationships and expect a level of consistency in communications and service delivery. Our Mission Providing safe, accessible and quality family-centred services for infants, children and youth with physical, developmental and communication needs. Our Vision Working together to realize optimal potential for infants, children and youth. Our Values At Lansdowne Children's Centre we value Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Empowerment, and Safety (RIDES). We are committed to safety, accessibility and accountable teamwork. DOWNLOAD Download a printable PDF copy Lansdowne's Strategic Plan, as announced at the 2023 annual general meeting. Lansdowne vision statement Working together to realize optimal potential for infants, children and youth. Lansdowne mission statement Providing safe, accessible and quality family-centred services for infants, children and youth with physical, developmental and communication needs. Lansdowne value statement Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Empowerment and Safety. (RIDES) Lansdowne strategies A culture of excellence; State of the art environment; Innovation to enhance service; Tell our story. a culture of excellence state of art environment innovation to enhance service tell our story staff and client engagement help shape or implementation planning Strategic Plan update June 2023 - Presented by Rob Simmons, Long-Range Planning Committee Chair & Past Board Chair our process

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

Toileting Part 2 - Evidence Based Strategies to Reach Your Training Goals | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Toileting Part 2 - Evidence Based Strategies to Reach Your Training Goals This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. If your child can sit upright for at least 3 minutes, follow one-step instructions and demonstrate awareness of a wet/dirty diaper, you're on your way to toileting! Now let's talk about Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced goals and how to make progress. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Toileting Part 2 - Evidence Based Strategies to Reach Your Training Goals no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Toileting #Skills #Learning

Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months CLICK HERE TO OPEN THE ONLINE CHECKLIST, SELF-SCREENING TOOL This communication checklist provides development milestones that most children are demonstrating in each age group. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Milestones, Child Development, Communication, Sounds, Words, Speech

Toileting Part 1 - Are You Ready? | Identifying Readiness and Preparing Skills for Learning | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Toileting Part 1 - Are You Ready? | Identifying Readiness and Preparing Skills for Learning This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Is your child ready to start toilet training? Chantal from Autism Services Brant walks us through identifying readiness and provides helpful instruction on identifying and teaching necessary skills to teach toilet training. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Toileting Part 1 - Are You Ready? | Identifying Readiness and Preparing Skills for Learning no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Toileting #Skills #Learning

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

Getting School-Ready: Supporting Fine Motor Development | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Getting School-Ready: Supporting Fine Motor Development This video on Supporting Fine Motor Development identifies ways to promote fine motor development through a variety of strategies and practical tips, including: - Fundamentals of Fine Motor Success - Promoting independence at school - Practical Tips and Classroom Ideas This is an educational video intended for caregivers and primary teachers of young children in their early years of child development, presented by two occupational therapists from Lansdowne Children's Centre. Discover universal handouts in the image gallery, with tips and strategies to develop different fine motor skills such as holding a pencil, or using scissors. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Getting School-Ready: Supporting Fine Motor Development no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Fine Motor, OT, Occupational Therapy, Using Hands, Coordination, Pencil Grip, Scissor Skills