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Give Today Ways To Give Meet The Kids Partner Profiles Impact Report Our Board Contact Us < Back TATUM 2022 Recipient of the Terry Fisher Art Award Hi my name is Tatum Wilkes and I am 13 years old. I have been attending Lansdowne Children’s Centre since I was 3 years old when I started with speech therapy. Over the next 10 years I have also participated in the physiotherapy and occupational therapy programs as well as the many Therapeutic Recreation programs such as cooking classes, dance, March break and summer camps and weekend retreats. The support, patience and kindness of the dedicated staff have made my experiences fun and challenging. I really enjoy my time and experiences at Lansdowne and I appreciate the opportunities it has given me. I have been able to increase my strength, develop new skills, build my self-esteem, meet new peers and increase my confidence with social interactions. I am so thankful and appreciative for the chance to be a part of the Lansdowne Children’s Centre. The Recreation programs are a way for me and my peers to enjoy things like camps, sleepovers, dance classes, cooking classes and so much more. It gives every one of us a chance to learn new things and have lots of fun and I mean it…. lots and lots of fun together. We are all given a chance to have fun, be happy and enjoy time with our friends and the Staff. It also gives our parents a break and we all know they need it. Seriously we all know they need it!!!! Am I right or what? I have to say my favorite program is… well I have to think about this one… well I made up my mind I just don't like them… I love them all. It's so hard to choose just one. The children and families of Lansdowne thank you for your support. Dontate Today Contact Us

How To Teach a Skill | Speech, EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library How To Teach a Skill This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. We break down the art of teaching to understand where to start, and how to build supporting skills ito build-up to achieving a greater goal. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages How To Teach a Skill no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #GoalSetting #Learning #Skills

Brantford/Brant County - Haldimand/Norfolk County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River - Other Region of Ontario INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS All Services Index INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS Checklist, Kindergarten Readiness 36 - 72 months Eligibility Start Referral 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

Brantford/Brant County - Haldimand/Norfolk County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River LIFESPAN SUPPORT SERVICES All Services Index LIFESPAN SUPPORT SERVICES Social Worker (SW) Social Workers are available to support your family to cope with the impact of illness, disability, and the complex developmental and health needs of your child/youth with special needs. The Social Workers of Lansdowne Children’s Centre are professionally trained and registered members of the Ontario College of Social Workers Social Service Workers. Social Workers can provide supportive counselling to help support mental wellness including assistance in developing positive coping strategies, problem solving overwhelming loss/grief difficulty coping with a child’s diagnosis or prognosis Eligibility Start Referral Children and youth receiving services from Lansdowne Children's Centre and their families are eligible for Social Work Services. Referrals can be requested by the family or youth or may be suggested by another Lansdowne service provider working with the child and their family. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Once a referral to Social Work has been completed you will be contacted by a member of the Social Work team. Service needs are determined through goal-based care plans and may include individual or family intervention and support. Social Workers can provide supportive counselling to help with: Adjustment to illness & disability Client & caregiver stress & coping Connecting to financial & community resources Building confidence and self-advocacy skills Providing support to the whole family Various groups and programs may be offered for sibling support needs, youth transitions, healthy relationships & sexual education. Community-based workshops on a variety of topics may also be available. 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

Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Brantford/Brant County - Haldimand/Norfolk County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River FAMILY ENGAGEMENT All Services Index FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Family Advisory Council (FAC) The Family Advisory Council’s role is to advocate for client and family centered care at Lansdowne Children Centre. The F.A.C. will advise and make recommendations in order to promote quality programs and services within the Centre. Engaging families to help improve the quality of service with ongoing communication, collaboration and partnership between families and Lansdowne Children’s Centre. Responsibilities: • Provide valuable input from a family perspective as they relate to LCC programs and services. • Enhance positive staff - client relations • To assist in identifying the needs and priorities of clients/families through team work with the LCC staff • Actively assist to implement change • Assist with the development and access to information, support and educational resources which help our clients/families Eligibility Apply to Join Membership: The Council will consist of a minimum of 6 members including a)Parent/family representatives* b)Family Engagement Coordinator – a LCC staff member *Family representatives will consider diversity in gender, age, diagnosis and geography to enable a broad representation of background and experiences. Recruitment: •Members will be recruited annually via Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s social media channels •Prospective new members will complete an application form •The Family Engagement Coordinator will select candidates upon form completion Qualifications: •Have a general understanding of the broad range of clients and families we serve •Respects differing opinions to be inclusive to the full diversity of family experiences; socio-economic status, language, race, color, religion and identity. •Works collaboratively with staff, clients and families •Maintain a sense of humor, a sense of vision and a positive attitude •Maintain respect for privacy and confidentiality •Available to attend at least 75% of the quarterly meetings via in person and/or zoom •Members will sign a volunteer form, a privacy and confidentiality form and obtain a Vulnerable Persons Check to participate •Immunization: In order to encourage participation of family members across our catchment region of Grand Erie (including Brantford, Counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations) the Family Advisory Council (FAC) will meet using a hybrid (in-person & virtual) model. Participants attending in-person must provide record of receiving at least two COVID-19 vaccines.” Virtual attendance will be supported without disclosure of vaccination. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Logistics: •The FAC will meet 4- 6 time a year during September to June •The Family Engagement Coordinator will make agendas, take minutes and provide support during meetings •Communications ( agendas and minutes) will be emailed to members on a regular basis •The groups will communicate primarily through emails between meetings as needed •Lansdowne is committed to supporting member’s ability to attend meetings, providing support as needed to remove barriers to participation. •The term of office for the Family Advisory Council shall be two years with an opportunity to extend membership. Roles: Chair •Call and chair meetings •Develop meeting agenda with Family Engagement Coordinator •Review meeting minutes •Facilitate open communication, discussions and participation during meetings Decision Making: •The group will aim for consensus in decision making whenever possible. Where there is no consensus a majority will be accepted. •All voting members will have a vote •A minimum of 50 per cent of members must be present for a vote to be taken •The Family Engagement Coordinator will not vote unless a tie is needed to broken • Reporting Relationship: : The Family Engagement Coordinator will function as the liaison between the Council and staff. The Family Advisory Council exchanges information with the Centre through the Family Engagement Coordinator as the group’s representative. 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

100% of proceeds go towards supporting programs for children and youth in our community. Your Smile Cookie purchase from participating Tim Hortons restaurants in Brantford provide support to Brant Food for Thought and Lansdowne Children's Centre Fondation. Volunteer Pre-Order Locations Social Media About Us Would you like to decorate Smile Cookies in Brantford? Register Online Use the online registration to signup as a Smile Cookie decorator at a date, time and participating Tim Hortons restaurant location in Brantford. Cookie decorators will arrive 15-minutes ahead of their shift and check-in at the payment counter. Please have hair pulled back and wear a hat, cap or cover. Decorating supplies and instructions will be provided. Shift availability is subject to change at the discretion of the store manager. SignUp portals close April 22, 2025. Celebrating Brantford’s most successful Smile Cookie campaign to date, Lansdowne Children’s Centre May 21, 2025 Brantford-area Smile Cookie campaign selects Lansdowne Children's Centre and Brant Food for Thought in 2025 Apr 7, 2025 Brantford Tim Hortons Smile Cookies Raise Over $135,000 For Children's Charities May 22, 2024 1 2 Pre-Order Your Smile Cookies PDF ORDER FORM - SMILE COOKIES TIM HOTONS APP - ORDER LINE To pre-order Tim Hortons Smile Cookies you can: 1) Visit the Tim Hortons app and select a participating Brantford Tim Hortons Restaurant 2) Order with Uber Eats, Door Dash, or Skip the Dishes to order your Smile Cookies for delivery (service charges may apply) 3) Print and complete the PDF order form and return to submit it to a participating Brantford Tim Hortons Restaurant no less than 48 hours of your specified pick up date & time Participating Tim Hortons Locations Where can I order (get) Smile Cookies in Brantford to help support Brant Food For Thought and Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation? PRINT PDF - TIM HORTONS LOCATIONS BRANTFORD Address City Postal Code 184 BRANT ROAD ST GEORGE N0E 1N0 177 PARIS RD BRANTFORD N3R 1J2 226 WEST STREET BRANTFORD N3R 3V2 80 KING GEORGE ROAD BRANTFORD N3R 5K4 236 KING GEORGE RD BRANTFORD N3R 5L4 84 LYNDEN RD BRANTFORD N3R 6B8 610 WEST STREET BRANTFORD N3R 6M7 265 KING GEORGE ROAD BRANTFORD N3R 6Y1 50 MARKET STREET SOUTH BRANTFORD N3S 2E3 648 COLBORNE STREET BRANTFORD N3S 3P8 206 HENRY ROAD BRANTFORD N3S 6V1 225 HENRY STREET BRANTFORD N3S 7R4 11 SINCLAIR BOULEVARD BRANTFORD N3S 7W4 360 CONKLIN RD BRANTFORD N3T 0G8 440 COLBORNE ST. BRANTFORD N3T 0J2 164 COLBORNE STREET WEST BRANTFORD N3T 1L2 53 DALHOUSIE STREET BRANTFORD N3T 2H9 155 LYNDEN ROAD BRANTFORD N3T 5L8 1290 COLBORNE ST. E. BRANTFORD N3T 5M1 BRANTFORD'S SMILE OF THE DAY PHOTO CONTEST To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. We're looking for the biggest and brightest smiles! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @BrantFoodForThought and @LansdowneChildrens and share your Smile Cookie smiles! Tag us and add #smilecookie for a chance to WIN prizes like a Smile Cookie Plushie or Tim Hortons gift card! Winners will be announced daily on our social media channels (Facebook and Instagram) MEDIA RELEASE NOTE: by tagging @LansdowneChildrens and/or @BrantFoodForThought you are agreeing to allow both organizations to re-share your image, and/or contact you directly by messenger should your photo be selected as a photo of the day. Non-winning photos may also be shared in promotion of Smile Cookie campaign and in recognition of your great support for Brant Food For Thought and/or Lansdowne Children's Centre and Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation. Should you have questions or concerns about this offer and/or featured photos, please contact Joshua Paxton, communications supervisor with Lansdowne Children's Centre, by email at jpaxton@lansdownecc.com About Us Brant Food for Thought Brant Food For Thought contributes to a child’s ability to learn by facilitating and supporting Universal Student Nutrition Programs in elementary and secondary schools in Brantford and in the County of Brant. Visit their website, www.brantfoodforthought.ca Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation contributes support for the programs, services and resources accessed by children and youth with special needs, and their families, at Lansdowne Children's Centre. The Every Kid Counts program, for example, relies on community-based funding to pair support workers with children and youth who require assistance to attend community camp with their peers, at no charge to the family. Visit their website, www.lansdownecentre.ca/foundation

Brantford/Brant County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River RESPITE SERVICES All Services Index RESPITE SERVICES Special Services at Home Special Services at Home (SS@H) is a program designed to provide a variety of supports to those who are caring for a child with a developmental and/ or physical disability. SS@H can be used in a variety of ways to best meet the needs of each unique family. Support can be provided either in the home or in a variety of community settings The program is funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Some of the ways SS@H can provide your child with support are: 1:1 Support Worker to support your child in working toward their own unique goals. 1:1 Support Worker to provide families with a short break from the demands of caring for their child. The purchase of a variety of other individualized supports and services for your child based on current Ministry guidelines. Click here to open the Ministry guide for eligible and ineligible supports. With careful thought and planning, your SS@H funds can be used to support a wide range of meaningful activities which will increase a child's experiences and opportunities to work on their individual goals. Eligibility Start Referral Children/youth 0-18 years of age Children/youth with a physical and/or developmental disability verified by a physician. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Lansdowne Children's Centre can assist in completing your SS@H application form. Once your child’s eligibility has been determined, and the Ministry has issued your child an SS@H contract, a Program Supervisor will meet with you to discuss how your funding can be best utilized to meet the unique needs of your child and family. 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

Board Member Vincent Vilaca, 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 Vincent Vilaca Board Member Vincent Vilaca joined the board in 2023. As a former client of Lansdowne as a child, volunteering on the Lansdowne board is Vince's opportunity to give back and support the kids, just as Lansdowne supported his journey.

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. Juggling the Duties of the Brain | Understanding Executive Functioning Autism Services Brant Have you ever noticed how the skills on a child's report card often resemble the skills listed on a job application? Executive functioning is a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking and self control. We use these skills everyday to learn, work and manage daily life. Learn how to identify challenges with executive function, and how to implement learning strategies, as we walk through different scenarios that may relate to aspects of your own life and/or your child's 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

Brantford/Brant County AUTISM SERVICES All Services Index AUTISM SERVICES Entry to School The Entry to School program was introduced as a bridge to kindergarten for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Families registered with OAP are selected and invited by the government agency to participate in the program, hosted by Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford. Eligibility Start Referral 1) Registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) 2) Receive an invitation letter from the OAP/Provincial Ministry is required. After receiving your letter please call SmartStart Hub at 519.753.3153 x507 to connect with Autism Services. 2) Child is has not yet enrolled in school and is under the age for grade one. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Participants begin on their own, meeting the classroom as a lone individual free to explore as they interact with adults. When they return for group play, they are one of four in the classroom, with groups alternating days. As the program progresses the groups come together to form a group of eight. The classes are supported by multiple team members, specialists in early childhood education, behaviour, communication, motor skills, and speech and language. 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

Intro to ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Intro to ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Learn about how a child/youth perceives and interacts with the environment , and how you can change the environment around your child/youth, to help them be more successful. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Intro to ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #ASD #Introduction