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Give Today Ways To Give Meet The Kids Partner Profiles Impact Report Our Board Contact Us < Back BILLIE & LACEY 2023 Lansdowne Charity Motorcycle Ride Ambassadors Hello, my name is Billie MacDonald. My sister Lacey and I are the MacMoore Sisters, known for our fundraising at the Lansdowne Charity Motorcycle Ride. I was born with a Brachial Plexus injury in my right arm. It was a challenging time as no one could really explain it to my mum and dad why my arm looked different. When I was one month old I was taken for a visit to Lansdowne Children’s Centre. My sister Lacey had been there the year before to make sure she was ready for school and she was excited for me to see it. We spent some time visiting with Heather and Ashley in the Physio and Occupational Therapy departments and they became my second family. At Lansdowne I have taken part in the Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Recreation programs and so much more. It is my second home. I have been diagnosed with both Brachial Plexus and Acquired Brain Injury with the help of Lansdowne. Throughout the years Lansdowne has helped me with getting everything I need to help me learn better in school, and helping my family get me a mobility device to help me explore the world even when I am having a bad day and couldn’t walk. Every year we look forward to the Christmas Party to get us out and to get to see Santa. It is one of the best family days! Each year we looked forward to going to Lansdowne Children’s Centre events because we got to be with a lot of the people who I know. Thank you for caring to read my letter. Please help support Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation by riding on July 8, or by making a donation to our team or any of the other riders and teams. We are so thankful for all the Lansdowne has done for our family, and other families. We fundraise each year to help make sure other kids and families get a chance to get the help we have had. The children and families of Lansdowne thank you for your support. Dontate Today Contact Us

Fire Safety with Kids | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Fire Safety with Kids 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 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. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Fire Safety with Kids no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Autism, #Safety, Fire

Waiting communication strategies | Speech, Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Waiting communication strategies Wait for your child to comment, react, or ask for more with a gesture or a word. If your child does not say anything after you have waited five to ten seconds, model the words that they could have said. For example: Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Waiting communication strategies no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: PSL26-07AS, communication, strategy, waiting, patience, parent

Transitions, an ABA approach to smooth transitions | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Transitions, an ABA approach to smooth transitions This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Why are transitions so challenging? Learn more about how you can help your child with strategies to ease transition stress, and the 3 Cs of Comfort: Consistency, Control and Certainty. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Transitions, an ABA approach to smooth transitions no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Transition #Behaviour #Emotions

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A Lansdowne Wayfinder is a proud family ambassador—someone who helps light the path for others by sharing their lived experience with Lansdowne Children’s Centre. Connecting with community members in Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Inspire others with your Lansdowne story. Learn more. WHY SHARE? WAYFINDERS YOUR IMPACT APPLY TODAY SIGN UP WATCH VIDEO Your Voice Can Empower Another Family A Lansdowne Wayfinder is a proud family ambassador—someone who helps light the path for others by sharing their lived experience with Lansdowne Children’s Centre. As a voice for the infants, children, youth, and families supported through therapy, respite, and recreation services and programs, a Wayfinder brings understanding, empathy, and authenticity with every story they share. By sharing a real Lansdowne journey, Wayfinders help the community see the impact of early intervention, support, connection, and possibility. Their stories break down barriers, build awareness, and inspire others to reach out, get involved, and believe in what’s possible. Together, Lansdowne Wayfinders help to grow a stronger, more informed community—and play a vital role in advancing Lansdowne’s mission to help every child to realize their optimal potential. The Duties and Invitations of a Lansdowne Wayfinder Participation will be based on what works for you and your family. Eligible applicants are invited to: Take part in media opportunities , that may include print and/or video interviews and storytelling, a photo shoot for promotional and/or editorial images, being featured on Lansdowne marketing materials for events, programs and/or services Promote Lansdowne services/events , that may include attending events, speaking in-person to a live audience, recording a message to played for an audience, acting as ambassador and/or Grand Marshal, and/or stewardship activities, like colouring and/or signing thank you cards for Lansdowne partners and supporters (supplied by and mailed out by Lansdowne) Lansdowne Children's Centre is deeply committed to family‑centred care . We strive to ensure that the voices and lived experiences of families are reflected in how we engage our community, advocate for children’s services, and build understanding of the critical role that Lansdowne plays in supporting child health and development. APPLY TODAY Milestones & Moments Share Your Lansdowne Story, Your Child's Progress and the Impact of Community Connection Jade’s Brave Wing: A mother’s journey of turning trauma into hope for families navigating Brachial Plexus Injury (BPI) “Connecting with Lansdowne changed everything. It equipped us with the tools to help her, and that knowledge was powerful.” Following a traumatic, unplanned delivery where Jade had to be resuscitated, she was diagnosed with a left BPI, damage to the network of nerves... "Team Isla" shares their Lansdowne journey, 2025 Heroes Walk and Roll amabassadors Brantford's Isla Clarke is this year's Lansdowne Children's Centre ambassador to the Heroes Walk and Roll in Brant Park, October 4 ‘I like motorcycles, and I like Lansdowne’, youth ambassador to Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids Matthew Cowling, who has been accessing programs and services at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development for most of his life, will be serving as the centre’s ambassador for the 2025 Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids, taking place June 28 in Brantford, ON. 1 2 3 Small steps. BIG moments. Sign Up To Share Your Story Who is impacted by your story? 6,650+ 7,000+ local infants, children and youth, and their families, on a journey to explore potential with Lansdowne Children's Centre social media followers of @LansdowneChildrens, consuming content about centre programs, events and community support 250,000+ community members in Brantford, Brant County, Haldimand County, Norfolk County, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the Credit—and beyond APPLY TODAY *includes active and wait list Lansdowne clients, as of March 31, 2025. **includes full-time and part-time Lansdowne staff, as well as service providers working in Lansdowne-supported community environments ***includes summer and day camp and community camp experiences, and inclusive community recreation experiences. ****population figures are based on 2021 census data Journey Together

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:

Service delivery expectations, Virtual care, Guidelines for Clients and Families Regarding Exclusion Due to Illness, Centre Closure Days, Health and Wellness, client rights, privacy Lansdowne Children's Centre service delivery Services and Programs Board of Directors Strategic Plan 2023+ How We Provide Service and Supports Lansdowne Children's Centre team members are guided by the principles of Family Centered Practice which means we treat families with dignity and respect, sensitive to your unique needs and choices in making decisions. This also means sharing information sensitively and providing service that takes into account family goals. We work to offer services flexibly, using formal and informal supports to build on family strengths. Through mutual trust, respect, open communication and finding solutions together we can best reach family goals. - Rita-Marie Hadley, Chief Executive Officer Client Orientation: Beginning your journey with Lansdowne Family Engagement After completing an intake interview with SmartStart Hub, new clients are provided a welcome email and digital copy of our Client Handbook—Start Here Guide. The content of your client handbook is available on our website as web pages that can be translated into alternative languages using Google Translate tools. The client handbook includes important information about client safety and privacy. New clients are also introduced to Lansdowne Family Engagement services , and have immediate access to attend events and access the resource library. Virtual/Remote Care At Lansdowne While many of our services are provided in person, Virtual Care service delivery is one option of getting services provided by Lansdowne Children’s Centre. Virtual Care Encounters (VCE) are sessions where service providers, clients, and/or families are not in the same place. At Lansdowne, we use Zoom, which meets healthcare privacy regulations. Children/youth/family and their service provider(s) can see and speak with each other while in different places. For client sessions, it is the expectation a family member will be with the child/youth during sessions. Just like face-to-face sessions, video VCE creates a safe and positive therapeutic experience for your child/youth, and activities are planned that are engaging, and that address your child/youth’s needs. VCE is also an alternate option for family sessions/meetings. Talk with your service provider about the best service option(s) for your children/youth/family . Do you need help with access to technology? Ask you service provider about our Tech-Sharing program. You may be eligible to borrow a device from Lansdowne Children's Centre. Centre Closure Days Lansdowne Children's Centre locations will be closed for all statutory holidays . You can learn about Lansdowne Children’s Centre inclement weather or emergency closures by following our social media channels (Facebook and Instagram, @LansdowneChildrens), and/or by visiting this website, and/or by phoning Lansdowne at 519-753-3153 where the message will identify which sites are closed. Remote Service days allow families to continue their service as staff work online and virtually. If Brant sites are closed, radio stations Lite 92.1 FM and CKPC AM 1380 will be notified and asked to broadcast the closure information. If sites in Haldimand or Norfolk are closed, radio stations 98.9 MYFM radio and 92.9 FM The Grand will be notified and asked to broadcast the information. Health and Safety at Lansdowne Lansdowne Children's Centre is committed to a safe and healthy workplace for all employees, clients and visitors. In addition to complying with all applicable Federal, Provincial and Municipal legislation with respect to health and safety, Lansdowne has developed policies and procedures with the intent of minimizing the risk of injury to all individuals. For further information about our Health and Safety program, please contact: Sarah Consoli, Human Resources Director (519) 753-3154 ext. 242 sconsoli@lansdownecc.com For further information about WHMIS regulations please visit: WHMIS regulations Lansdowne Health and Safety Policy PDF (<1MB) Guide to Ontario Health and Safety Act PDF (<1MB) Centre Closure and Remote Service Days Lansdowne Children's Centre locations will be closed for all statutory holidays . You can learn about Lansdowne Children’s Centre inclement weather or emergency closures by following our social media channels and/or by visiting this website, and/or by phoning Lansdowne at 519-753-3153 where the automated greeting message will identify which sites are closed. Remote Service days allow families to continue their service as staff work online and virtually. If Brantford-Brant sites are closed, radio station 92.1 LiteFM will be notified and asked to broadcast the closure information. If sites in Haldimand or Norfolk are closed, radio stations 98.9 MYFM radio and 92.9 FM The Grand will be notified and asked to broadcast the information. Client Satisfaction and MPOC Survey Annually, Lansdowne Children's Centre provides opportunity for clients to share their feedback as part of a survey client satisfaction survey effort. Client responses help inform governors and leaders about quality of service and impact of the strategic plan. The results of the survey are shared online, and included in the annual report. The MPOC—Measure of Processes of Care—survey is a tool used to assess how family-centered health services are for children. It's a self-report measure where parents/caregivers rate their experiences with healthcare providers and services. Compliments and Concerns Process Lansdowne Children's Centre values all feedback. We welcome any compliments and encourage you to please share your positive experiences with us and the team members involved. If you have any concerns, we encourage you to first discuss your concern with the involved team member. If you are not fully satisfied, or are uncomfortable discussing this with the team member, or wish further discussion, please bring your concern to the attention of the staff members’ Supervisor. Learn more, Compliments and Concerns Policy Learn more, Family Advisory Council (FAC)

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. Eating Strategies Part One - Basics of Encouraging Appropriate Meal-Time Behaviour Autism Services Brant What is the difference between a Picky Eater and a Feeding Disorder What sort of questions should you ask of your doctor? Learn about individualized goals and creating mealtime strategies, including Controlled Choices, and Building Motivation. 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

Occupational Therapy at Lansdowne focuses on helping infants, children and youth develop and optimize their fine motor skills and participation in daily living activities. These activities may include grasping, feeding, dressing, grooming or play skills. All Services Index REHABILITATION SERVICES Occupational Therapy at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe Start Referral What is Occupational Therapy? (OT) Occupational Therapists (OT) at Lansdowne Children's Centre work with infants, children and youth. and their families, to improve skills and participation in daily activities. OT focuses on fine motor skills, typically thought of as the use of hands and upper extremities. Fine motor skills include activities such as reaching, grasping and manipulating objects with your hands, and can also involve vision, specifically visual motor skills, often referred to as hand-eye coordination. Areas we work on in occupational therapy: Feeding (using a fork or spoon or cup) Self-care (getting dressed, brushing hair, brushing teeth) Playing (gripping toys, stacking blocks) Printing and drawing (using a pencil or crayon) Cutting with scissors (using tools effectively) Emotional regulation (getting calm, alert, and ready to learn, play and/or interact with others) Occupational Therapy Supports click on an image to learn more 1 1 ... 1 ... 1 Occupational Therapy at Lansdowne (OT) School-Based Occupational Therapy (SBRS-OT) What are HITS Teams? Access 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 Resources What is an Occupational Therapist? Occupational therapists (OT) are health care professionals who help people to resume or maintain participation in a variety of tasks – their occupations (jobs), leisure and social activities, getting around, caring for themselves and their home, and much more. A child's occupation is to play, and to learn through play, so an occupational therapist will help an infant/child/youth to reach their potential in developing skills necessary to enage with their environment and the people and objects around them. What is an Occupational Therapy Assistant? Occupational therapy assistants (OTA) work under the direction of an occupational therapist to provide a treatment plan for each client. This may include activities such as teaching a client and their family the proper way to move from a bed into a wheelchair, how to do therapeutic exercises, or complete daily living tasks. READY FOR REFERRAL? CLICK HERE 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

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Medical Director, Lansdowne Children's Centre Dr. Benjamin Klein, Ex Officio, 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 Dr. Benjamin Klein, Ex Officio Medical Director, Lansdowne Children's Centre Dr. Ben Klein is a Developmental Paediatrician and has been our Medical Director since 2011.