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Anxiety & ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Anxiety & ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Dr. Ben Klein, Developmental Paediatrician is joined by Lorraine DeJong, Social Worker, and Susan Battin, BCBA, Autism Services, to talk about Anxiety and Autism. How does Anxiety look different with ASD? What makes it worse? And what can help make it better. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Anxiety & ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Anxiety #ASD #Emotions

Board Secretary Anne Noyes , 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 Anne Noyes Board Secretary Anne Noyes joined our Board in 2019 and is Principal I.L Thomas Odadrihonyanita Elementary School in Ohsweken.

Road Safety with Kids | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Road Safety with Kids This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Learn about identifying the challenges of road safety with children ; what to teach, and supports for teaching; available community resources; and additional contacts for more information and support. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Road Safety with Kids no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Safety, #Autism

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,

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:

What is SIBSHOPS program? | Child and Youth, Sibshops, Siblings, | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library What is SIBSHOPS program? SIBSHOPS at Lansdowne Children's Centre SIBSHOPS is a 4-day youth workshop hosted by Lansdowne Children's Centre at Kids Country Inn, 25 Bell Lane, Brantford (around the corner from our site at 39 Mt. Pleasant St.) SIBSHOPS is not a camp. SIBSHOPS is a therapeutic program providing young brothers and sisters of Lansdowne infant, child and youth clients with peer support and information in a lively, recreational setting. It is an opportunity for children and youth siblings to meet other "sibs" (usually for the first time). It is a lively environment where kids can have fun, laugh, talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sib with additional/special needs, play great games, and learn about the services their brothers and sisters receive. SIBSHOPS Eligibility: A sibling of a Lansdowne Children's Centre client who is not a client themselves Open to children/youth ages 8 to 12 years old Space is limited. The following application is intended to help determine Lansdowne client sibling eligibility for SIBSHOPS. Please complete and submit this online form no later than April 18, 2025. START YOUR SIBSHOPS APPLICATION The next SIBSHOPS program will run August 11 to 14, each day from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Please note that completion of this application does not guarantee a place in the program. After completion of this form, someone will be in contact with you to confirm eligibility for SIBSHOPS program and discuss next steps. SIBLING SUPPORT Download this PDF presentation providing Top Tips for parents and caregivers, supporting children and youth of siblings with additional/special needs. SIBLING SUPPORT Lansdowne child and youth 2025 .pdf Download PDF • 3.75MB A SIBSHOPS Story Meet Anya, a Sibling Support Project Story Download printable PDF handout/activity pages What is SIBSHOPS program? no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Siblings #Social #Emotions #Support

Brant Public Libraries | Speech, EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Brant Public Libraries Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Brant Public Libraries no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

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

20th anniversary Lansdowne Charity Motorcycle Ride #ForTheKids, Saturday July 6. Join this police-escorted, no touch-down motorcycle ride leaving from Brantford to tour Grand River communities and scenery, including Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant counties. Your registration is ALL INCLUSIVE of the day's entertainment, including: Live Music, Vendor Displays, Continental Breakfast, Hot Lunch and Door Prizes!  EVENT INFO REGISTER DONATE VOLUNTEER Scotiabank volunteers rise to support Lansdowne Children's Centre, Brantford Over $4,000 raised at Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids 21st annual Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids a success 1 2 3 4 5 #CMRforLansdowneKids #CMR2025 WHY WE RIDE... #FORTHE KIDS Proceeds from the Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids are donated to Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation by Ensuring Brant, in support of critical programs at Lansdowne Children's Centre that help our community's children and youth with additional/special needs. With your generous support: You have helped teens to discover their independence and learn life skills; You have helped a child's family gain access to mobility equipment; You have helped a child to make friends at a camp experience in the community. THANK YOU!

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

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

Board Member Kathy Straus, 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 Kathy Straus Board Member Kathy joined the Lansdowne board in 2025.