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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:

Welcome to Lansdowne Children's Centre. What clients need to know about their privacy rights and information sharing. Start Here Guide: Your Right to Privacy, Client Privacy with Lansdowne Understanding your right to privacy, and guides for sharing information. Return Next Privacy legislation protects your right to: Consent to how your information will be used and shared. In order for your consent to be valid, you must be given enough information for your consent to be well‐informed. We encourage you to ask any questions you need to so that you understand how staff will use and protect your information. Staff will talk with other Lansdowne staff on your team in order to provide service and treatment. This is implied when you are referred to Lansdowne. You may withhold this consent by telling us if anyone should be excluded. Withhold or withdraw consent for information sharing, except in specific circumstances where disclosure is legally required under the Child & Family Services Act or ordered by a court. Provide consent in verbal or written form. Ask to access your child’s electronic record and the information in it. Ask that a correction be made to the record. Our Commitment to Your Privacy All Lansdowne staff are required by law to protect the information you share in strict confidence. We must make sure that you understand why certain information is being shared, who it is being shared with, and get your agreement for information sharing before any confidential information is used or shared. Lansdowne staff will only collect the information we need to do our jobs. If you do not consent to share confidential information your wishes will be respected, except when that places someone at increased risk of significant harm. Everyone has a ‘duty to report’ under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act. If a limitation is placed on consent for information sharing , it cannot restrict recording of personal/ health information that is required by law or established professional standards. Lansdowne staff will make sure that information shared is as accurate and current as possible. Lansdowne will give you access to the information contained in the electronic record, upon request. Lansdowne will comply with relevant privacy legislation. This includes having a Privacy Plan that is available upon request, and online at www.lansdownecentre.ca/privacy-policy-lansdowne Lansdowne requires consents to be completed for privacy purposes. Upon intake and/or service you will be asked to provide your consent for: Information Sharing and Collection of Personal Information: provides Lansdowne consent to communicate with others i.e. physicians, schools. Typically, the following information may be collected and stored within the electronic record and shared with the professionals working with your child and family: Contact and Demographic information Birth and Developmental History Interview and Assessment information Relevant reports such as Diagnostic, School and Transition reports Care Plans Assessment Reports Progress Notes Use of Email Communications, Service Related: electronic mail (email) is used to provide general communications i.e. home programs, appointment times and dates, resources. Emailing of personal health information, including reports, is prohibited. Use of Email Communications, E-News Items: email is used to share new or added services, program opportunities, training and workshop events, family engagement socials and fouundation fundraising events and activities. Failure to consent to E-News could impair your awareness of Lansdowne events and resources. You can find notices of upcoming events and news at Caregiver Corner in each Lansdowne site. Uses and Disclosures of Personal Health Information We use and share personal health information to: Assess, treat and care for clients and families safely and efficiently while giving high quality service Allow us to efficiently advise of treatment options and follow-up on treatment and care Communicate with other providers involved in care Plan, administer and manage our internal operations including booking, confirming and scheduling appointments, completing statistics Conduct risk management activities Conduct quality improvement activities, such as sending satisfaction surveys Teach and demonstrate on an anonymous basis Comply with legal and regulatory requirements Comply generally with the law YOUR CHOICES Clients/ parents/legal guardians may get and/or ask for correction of their personal health records, or withhold or withdraw their consent for some of the above uses and disclosures, by getting in touch with us and we will explain what the result of that decision might mean, and the way it will be done . Please note legal exceptions apply. Information may be accessed by regulatory authorities under the terms of the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) for the purposes of the various colleges of employees here at Lansdowne fulfilling their mandate under the RHPA, and for the defense of a legal issue. When Lansdowne gets special requests, such as a request from a new source, we will get in touch with you for permission to release information. We may also advise you if such a release is appropriate. Important Information We take steps to protect your personal health information from theft, loss and unauthorized access, copying, changes, use, disclosure and disposal. We conduct audits and complete investigations to monitor and manage our privacy compliance. We take steps to ensure that everyone who performs services for us protect client privacy and only use personal health information for the purposes for which clients have given consent. We comply with provincial privacy legislation by having a Privacy Plan that is available upon request. Return Next

Become a member of the Lansdowne Children's Centre website and gain access to additional resources kept inside a password-protected portal. Providing resources for families, staff, team members and board members. Lansdowne Website Member Portals Access to portal-based resources is restricted on a per-user basis. To log in, click on a portal link below. If you believe you should have access to portal resources and cannot login, please email our website customer care team, click here . TEAM PORTAL TEAM PORTAL Specialty resources and communications intended for Lansdowne Children's Centre staff members. BOARD PORTAL CENTRE BOARD Specialty resources and communications intended for members of the Lansdowne Centre Board of Directors. SUW PORTAL SUPPORT WORKERS Specialty resources and communications intended for Lansdowne Children's Centre Support Workers. SupPortal: Our Programs

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.

Your Child's Safety and Wellness: Wellness Guide | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Your Child's Safety and Wellness: Wellness Guide Safety & Wellness is a Team Effort…… And You are an Important member of the Team You and your child are important members of the Lansdowne Children’s Centre (LCC) team. Think Safe...Communicate • Make sure LCC staff involved in your child’s services have important health information • If you don’t understand some part of your child’s condition or treatment ask LCC staff to explain why things are being done the way they are. If you still have concerns ask again Ask if you don’t understand Know your Lansdowne Team • If your not sure who one of your service providers is, or what their role is please ask • LCC staff are trained in First Aid and CPR and there are First Aid Stations throughout the building. Fire and emergency preparedness drills occur regularly Help Keep Us All Safe • Call your service provider if you or your child are ill • Always remember to wash or sanitize your hands • Cough and sneeze into your shoulder or sleeve—not into your hands • Do not smoke on LCC property • Do not smoke while LCC staff are in your home • Keep animals under control while LCC staff are in your home, staff will inform you of any pet allergies • Make sure that there is a clean and safe area in your home when LCC staff visit Medication Safety • Ensure LCC staff is aware of the name and any possible side effects of any medication your child is taking • Directly inform each LCC staff that you are involved with about any allergies • If medication is to be given by LCC staff, please follow the Medication policy and ensure medication is in it’s original, childproof, labeled containers Know Your Child’s Equipment • Make sure your child’s equipment is kept clean and in good working order • Ask your child’s Occupational or Physiotherapist to check that your equipment is safe • Use equipment only as directed Help Prevent Falls • Help keep hallways free of clutter and obstacles, report any tripping hazards both inside and outside the building • Always watch your children in our waiting room or therapy areas • Make sure your children are wearing appropriate footwear, and be cautious of slippery floors during poor weather • Encourage all children to walk, not run in our building STOP & Clean your Hands • Keeping your hands clean is the best way of preventing the spread of germs • Use the hand sanitizers in the front lobby upon entering the building • Wash your hands after handling any type of soiled material or using the bathroom • LCC staff are committed to sanitizing their hands prior to and after working with your child. Feel free to ask them if they have done so • Therapy equipment and surfaces used are cleaned and maintained to ensure everyone’s wellness and safety Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Lansdowne staff must report to the Family and Children's Services, any reasonable concerns of abuse. As a parent/guardian it is your responsibility to report any concerns regarding your child’s caregiver. Child abuse happens when a child’s parent or other person in charge harms or neglects a child. What is physical child abuse? Beating, slapping, hitting, pushing, throwing, shaking, burning What is sexual abuse? Sexual abuse happens when a parent or other person in charge sexually molests or uses a child for sexual purposes or knowingly fails to protect a child from sexual abuse What is emotional abuse? Yelling at, screaming at, threatening, frightening, or bullying a child, humiliating the child, name-calling or saying things like: “You’re no good”, “You’re worthless”, showing little to no physical affection or attention What is Neglect? Not providing proper food and clothing, supervision, medical care Contact Brant Family & Children’s Services call 519.753.8681 - 24 Hour Emergency Service References: • Canadian Paediatric Society ( www.cps.ca ) • Brant County Health Unit ( www.bchu.org ) • Canadian Patient Safety Institute Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Your Child's Safety and Wellness: Wellness Guide no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Dating De-Mystified, Feel more comfortable with the idea of dating | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Dating De-Mystified, Feel more comfortable with the idea of dating This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Helping teens with autism spectrum disorder to feel more comfortable with the idea of participating in dating. What is dating? What are romantic feelings? How to send and receive social cues... Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Dating De-Mystified, Feel more comfortable with the idea of dating no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Dating #Social #Emotions

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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. Reinforcement: Building Stronger Behaviours Autism Services Brant 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. 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

Childcare Financial Assisstance, Brantford-Brant | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Childcare Financial Assisstance, Brantford-Brant Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Childcare Financial Assisstance, Brantford-Brant no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Brantford/Brant County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS All Services Index INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS Early Integration Program (EIP) When educators, resource consultants, and childcare support workers unite with a shared vision, the result is more than just a classroom — it becomes a vibrant, inclusive world where every child feels safe, seen, and inspired to learn through play. Supporting inclusion in early learning environments FOR EDUCATORS CLICK HERE to open a short video series (10-min) to learn more about the roles of Resource Consultants and Childcare Support Workers What is a Resource Consultant? Resource consultants are specialists in child development and inclusion. Their primary role is to partner with educators to identify barriers to participation and develop strategies that support all children— especially those with additional or diverse needs, or developmental delays, including children with exceptionalities. Resource consultants: observe classroom dynamics, facilitate team discussions, and offer guidance on best practices. Resource Consultants help educators identify how to adapt environments and better support inclusion. These innovations help to integrate children with additional needs into Early Learning settings by offering appropriate strategies and tools to meet each child's unique needs and strengths, to increase a child’s participation in early learning environments. Resource consultants provide developmental screening, assisting in identification of developmental concerns, and providing recommendations for appropriate interventions or referrals. Resource consultants provide training and coaching for educators, professional development, on topics like behavior management, inclusive practices, and child development. Educators are then armed with knowledge and skills they can implement in their early learning environment and share with their client families. Resource consultants collaborate and partner with client families to identify children’s areas of strength and emerging skills requiring intervention and connect them with local services and support. Resource consultants also collaborate with other Lansdowne service providers and other professionals to create cohesive support plans for children. The Role of Childcare Support Workers Childcare Support Workers, or enhanced staff as they are sometimes called, are additional educators to help support programs/classrooms to implement recommendations and strategies developed in collaboration with the Resource Consultant. Childcare support workers work directly with educators to support inclusive practices—whether that means adapting activities, assisting with transitions, or helping children engage meaningfully with their peers and environment. A childcare support worker is considered for a classroom or program when Resource Consultant recommendations, strategies, resources and accommodations have been used in the environment, and needs for support continue. Examples include: · safety concerns · risk of harm to self or others · Elopement · ongoing health concerns requiring significant attention of an educator · or physical needs that require educators to physically place a child to explore the classroom Eligibility Start Referral Children birth - 12 years of age with a developmental concern and or delay are eligible for the program. Referrals can be made directly to Lansdowne Children’s Centre by parents, or community workers. Goals, Skills and Keywords Inclusion, accessibility, participation, assessment, childcare, child development, strategies, recommendations, support worker, resource consultant Expectations The Resource Consultant assists by taking a case management role, helping your family navigate through services as well as transitioning your child to school to ensure everyone is working together to meet the needs of the child. 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

Kids need to grow, and so do we. To improve service access and equity, and better serve the booming population in our region, Lansdowne Children's Centre is pursuing approvals to build a new children's treatment centre facility in Brantford. #ForTheKids Event Calendar News Blog Service Guide Resources Work With Us About Us Centre Board Contact Us THANK YOU! We appreciate your support to bring a new Lansdowne Children's Centre building to our community. What's next? We have local and regional support, and now it is up to our provincial leaders to make Lansdowne Children's Centre a priority. You can help our case by following Lansdowne on Facebook and Instagram and by subscribing to our community newsletter the Lansdowne Link. Each of these communication channels helps us to demonstrate the support of our community, provide you with updates on our efforts, and provide you with resources to support child development in our region. Lansdowne is dedicated to improving our wait lists for assessment and services, and will continue to provide additional resources online and in our community to support the thousands of children and families seeking help. Lansdowne Children's Centre board member Mike Gatopolous is a parent of a child who attends Lansdowne. Mike has become an active advocate for centre operations growth, sharing the meaningful impact that Lansdowne services, resources and supports provided his family. Seen here attending a January 2023 meeting of Brant County council. The analysis in 2020 reported that the current Lansdowne space-needs are nearly triple the amount of space available in our 57-year old building. Children are Paying the Price and Can’t Keep Waiting: • Children in our community have had vital procedures delayed, suffered learning losses, and experienced devastating impacts on their physical and mental development. • These problems will continue to get worse without expansion. The challenges Lansdowne children face will only compound as they age and become more difficult to address. Everyday Matters in the Life of a Child: • Only one in three kids in Ontario receive services within the clinical standard, with the majority waiting almost three years to access services. • At Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford that ratio is only one in four kids. • Families are falling further behind and wait lists are longer than they have ever been. • Long wait times and limited resources are not new barriers to timely care, but these barriers have increased significantly since the pandemic began. It’s Time to Champion Children’s Healthcare: • By acting quickly, we can stop children from suffering and start their healing. • Children deserve a strong system of care that provides the care they need, when they need it, and where they need it. Invest in their future. To learn how, CLICK HERE

Intensive ABA therapy is available for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis, from birth to 12 years. Treatment is primarily provided at a 1:1 - child to therapist- ratio, with daily opportunities for interaction and play with peers. Children are taught essential skills and the management of challenging behaviours, working across several developmental domains... Welcome to Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford Fee-For Service ABA Intensive Autism Services Brant at Lansdowne Children's Centre is your: Eligible provider for Evidence-Based Services Eligible provider for Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Local provider for Ministry-Funded Foundational Family Services Fee-for-service programs at Lansdowne Children's Centre start at $185/hour. as of May 1, 2025 APPLY TODAY Program fees are inclusive of the in-program time, indirect supervision by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), report writing and prep-work that occurs before and after each program appointment. Available for children and youth ages Birth to 12 years What is Intensive ABA therapy? Intensive ABA therapy treatment is 6+ hours and/or a minimum of 3 scheduled appointments per week. Treatment is primarily provided at a 1:1 - child to therapist - ratio, with daily opportunities for interaction and play with peers. Children will be taught essential skills and the management of challenging behaviours, working across several developmental domains, including: Language Communication Play Social interactions Personal hygiene Toileting School-readiness Who is eligible? Intensive ABA therapy is available for children/youth, age birth to 12 years , with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis. A screening process will be applied to confirm eligibility for this program, including registration with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). What can I expect? Individualized assessment will determine specific goals for your child before treatment begins. There will be an emphasis upon parent involvement and training within this intervention. Therapy will be provided at Lansdowne Children’s Centre in Brantford. Intensive ABA therapy is a commitment of 6+ hours per week. For further information you can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com or you can complete an Online Referral, CLICK HERE 5_edited 4_edited IMG_1267_edited 5_edited 1/10