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Brantford/Brant County - Haldimand/Norfolk County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River - Other Region of Ontario AUTISM SERVICES All Services Index AUTISM SERVICES Goal-Based ABA Therapy, Birth to 18 years old What is Goal Based ABA therapy? Goal Based ABA therapy focuses on the unique, specific goals of your child that can be addressed in 1 - 8 hours per week. Depending on your goal(s), service can be delivered in multiple ways: 1:1, groups, and workshops, with an emphasis on parent/caregiver training/consultation. Who is eligible? Goal based ABA therapy is available for children/youth, age birth to 18 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). The reduction of challenging behaviours, including aggression to self or others, will not be a specific goal area addressed within this program. How it Works? When a space is available, a clinician will call you to arrange an appointment. Your child/you will receive an individualized assessment. Both your assessment and treatment will be supervised by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). There will be emphasis on parent involvement and training, for parents to feel confident in continuing with skill building when treatment is done and to feel comfortable sharing their skills with people in a variety of environments. Treatment will be provided at a location most suitable for your selected goals, including Lansdowne Children's Centre (at 39 Mt. Pleasant St., Brantford), your home or in the community. Additional costs for mileage and travel time apply for home or community locations. Eligibility Start Referral Goal Based ABA is available for children/youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, of 6 years and older. Registration with OAP is not required but is recommended. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Some common goals in this program include (but are not limited to): •Attending appointments •Social interactions •Toileting •Personal hygiene •School and job readiness •Language •Communication •Independent living skills, such as dressing or eating with a utensil If you don’t see your specific goal, please ask us. Goal Based is a commitment of 1 - 8 hours per week. 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

Join the Lansdowne Children's Centre corporate team, the Lansdowne Cruisers, in the Rotary Brantford Classic Run, in support of local children's programs. Rotary Club of Brantford 2026 ROTARY BRANTFORD CLASSIC RUN - SUNDAY, JUNE 7 - Join the Lansdowne Cruisers team You Run. Kids Win. Sign Up Today Register Event Info Print Flyer Email Flyer Join our Corporate Team The Lansdowne Cruisers and walk, run or roll with Lansdowne Children's Centre in support of local children's programs. Rotary Club of Brantford presents The 42nd Rotary Brantford Classic Run Sunday, June 7, 2026 10:15 a.m. Start W. Ross Macdonald School, 350 Brant Ave. Brantford Using the provided Race Roster event page, you will create your own participant account with an email and password. During your registration, you will be asked if you would like to register as an individual or as part of a team. To join our Lansdowne Cruisers team, select: Join a Team - a Corporate Team - find Lansdowne Children's Centre Our Team Captain is Tiffany Morgan, recreation services. Please email Tiffany to provide your email contact as a registered team member. We would like to contact you by email closer to the event date to organize a group meeting point and time to get our annual Lansdowne team photo. For any questions or concerns, you can email Tiffany at: tmorgan@lansdownecc.com Did you know... That Lansdowne Children's Centre has entered a corporate team in the Rotary Classic Run going back decades! Lansdowne is one of the earliest community programs for children supported by this event. LANSDOWNE CRUISERS THROUGH THE YEARS Join the Lansdowne Cruisers, Rotary Brantford Classic Run June 7, 2026 Apr 1 Rotary Club of Brantford annual Children's Party at Lansdowne Children's Centre, 2025 Dec 19, 2025 Commemorative photo book celebrates 50+ Years of Lansdowne, in print fundraiser and free online Apr 14, 2025 1 2 3 4 5

Welcome to Lansdowne Children's Centre. All sites are fragrance and smoke free, scent sensitive environments. Start Here Guide: Scent Sensitive Spaces, Smoking and Fragrances All Lansdowne Children’s Centre sites and events are considered a ‘scent sensitive’ workplace. Return Next Awareness and Compliance Please be aware that fragrances can aggravate or cause health issues for people with sensitivities or other health conditions. Your co‐operation is appreciated in order to ensure that the air we breathe is healthy and fragrance free. It's the law. The Smoke‐Free Ontario Act, 2017 prohibits the smoking of tobacco, the use of electronic cigarettes (e‐cigarettes) to vape any substance, and the smoking of cannabis (medical and recreational) in enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places, as well as other designated places in Ontario, to protect workers and the public from second‐hand smoke and vapour. This extends to include schools within the meaning of the Education Act, any indoor common area in a condominium, apartment building or university or college residence, including, without being limited to, elevators, hallways, parking garages, party or entertainment rooms, laundry facilities, lobbies and exercise areas, any child care centre within the meaning of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, and any place where home child care is provided within the meaning of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, whether or not children are present, any place where an early years program or service is provided within the meaning of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014. Return Next

Foundational Family Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre provide core supports for children and youth and their families requesting Autism Services. They are no-charge to the family and are funded by the Government of Ontario. These FREE services provide resources for caregivers and families to work with their Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosed child, and participate in their child's ongoing learning and development. Foundational Family Services FREE Services & Supports Family Support Worker FSW Welcome to Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford What is Foundational Family Services? Foundational Family Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre provide core supports for children and youth and their families requesting Autism Services. They are no-charge to the family and are funded by the Government of Ontario. These FREE services provide resources for caregivers and families to work with their Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosed child, and participate in their child's ongoing learning and development. Our Foundational Family Services and supports are: Informed by evidence Responsive to your family’s changing needs over time Responsive to your child’s needs, strengths and developmental stage Offered in a variety of ways, including virtual, self-directed, in-person or group-based Provided at no-cost, (they're FREE) Who is eligible for Foundational Family Services? Children/youth age birth to 18 years, living in the province of Ontario, with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and are registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). Looking for help with your registration? CLICK HERE for our 4-Step plan. Checkout upcoming Workshops, online and in-person Event Calendar What do Foundational Family Services include? Your Autism Services registration includes the following Foundational Family Services at no-cost (they're FREE): Family Support Worker Our Family Support Worker (FSW) is here to help children, youth and their families’ access appropriate Autism services and supports quickly and easily. Our FSW can help you with: Registering for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Funding applications Service Coordination Answer any other questions you might have! You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com Clinics Our Autism Services clinics are brief, targeted consultations that allow families to meet with a clinician to discuss potential strategies that will aid in developing a skill. A clinic is typically 1-hour in length and can include 1-2 follow-ups. Due to this service being so short, complex and challenging behavior cannot be addressed with this service. How do I make a clinic appointment? You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com to arrange a date and time for your clinic appointment that works for you. Caregiver-Mediated Early Years programs Autism Services Caregiver-Mediated Early Years programs are no-cost to the family. These play-based and child-led programs for young children, ages 12 months to 48 months, aim to build caregivers’ capacity to support their child’s skill development by teaching strategies that may help their young children learn new skills and meet individual goals. LEARN MORE Groups Are you interested in participating in a group conversation? You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com to share your interest in participating in a group meeting. Streaming Video Resources The Autism Services Brant webinar gallery is an online video streaming resource that you can access at no-charge. This collection of helpful videos offer an introduction to autism, tools for identifying behaviour, tips for improving your child's quality of life and ideas for activities you can try at home with your child. What can I expect? To access each video you will be asked to register your email contact information and OAP registration number. This information is held privately and only used by Autism Services for the purpose of stat-tracking for budget requirements, and to follow up with you on your streaming video experience. Videos are hosted on YouTube. Part of our FREE Foundational Family Services , you can stream webinar recordings at your convenience. Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre offers a collection of helpful videos that provide introduction to autism, tools for identifying behaviour, tips for improving your child's quality of life and ideas for activities you can try at home with your child. Start Streaming

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

Contact Lansdowne Children's Centre for help with your questions about referrals, services and supports for your child's communication, developmental and/or physical needs. Ready To Help Contact us directly or fill out the form below and we will respond to you within 2 work days. A Team Member Directory follows below, providing direct emails and phone extensions for available contacts. SmartStart Hub Services, Referrals Tel: 519-753-3153 x507 Tel: 519-753-3153 Fax: 519-753-5927 Toll Free: 1-800-454-7186 Email: info@lansdownecc.com LOCATIONS BRANTFORD 39 Mt Pleasant St. Brantford, Ontario N3T 1S7 CALEDONIA 282 Argyle Street South, Unit 3 Caledonia, Ontario N3W 1K7 DUNNVILLE 110 Ramsey Drive, Dunnville, Ontario N1A 1K8 SIMCOE 387 Cedar St. Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 2J2 All Lansdowne site locations offer free and accessible parking, as well as an accessible washroom. Name Email Phone Address Subject Message Submit Thanks for submitting! Contact Directory Rita-Marie Hadley Executive Director, Media Contact (519) 753-3153 ext. 237 rhadley@lansdownecc.com Sarah Consoli Human Resour ces (HR) Director (519) 753-3153 ext. 242 sconsoli@lansdownecc.com Tamie Aubin Director of Client Services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy (519) 753-3153 ext. 236 taubin@lansdownecc.com Cindy Rock Business Director (519) 753-3153 ext. 212 crock@lansdownecc.com Lynda Henriksen Director of Development and Community Relations (519) 753-3153 ext. 221 lhenriksen@lansdownecc.com Susan Battin Autism Services - Manager (519) 753-3153 ext. 280 sbattin@lansdownecc.com Cassandra Cloet Autism Services - Manager (519) 753-3153 ext. 276 ccloet@lansdownecc.com Sandi Gairns Manager - Early Intervention (519) 753-3153 ext. 292 sgairns@lansdownecc.com Alissa Shuker Manager - Speech and Language (519) 753-3153 ext. 401 AShuker@lansdownecc.com Robert Vander Heyden Manager - Rehabilitation Services (519) 753-3153 ext. 224 RVanderheyden@lansdownecc.com Sarah Thompson Manager - Recreation (519) 753-3153 ext. 264 sthompson@lansdownecc.com Bettina Oulton Manager - Respite Services (519) 753-3153 ext. 256 boulton@lansdownecc.com Dr. Ben Klein, Paediatrician Dr. Ben Klein Medical Director - Paediatrician office@grandriverpediatrics.ca

Brantford/Brant County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River RESPITE SERVICES All Services Index RESPITE SERVICES In-Home Respite Care In-Home Respite care program offers families an opportunity for a break by providing a support worker to work with the child/youth in the home or in the community. Eligibility Start Referral Children/youth 0-18 years of age with long term physical, developmental and/or communication disabilities. Children/youth who require assistance to perform physical and/or functional tasks in a manner similar to that of a non-disabled person of the same age. Reside in Brant and Brant County with parent or legal guardian. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Children/youth who are eligible for this program will be prioritized for service based on a variety of considerations and areas of need. The In-Home Respite program provides support workers with a wide range of skills and experience. The Program Supervisor will assist your family in finding the right match for your 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

Empowering Children. Strengthening Families. Inspiring Community. Join Heroes Walk and Roll, Lansdowne Children's Centres signature annual fundraising event. Level UP Lansdowne, and become a partner in possibility, fueling innovative programs, reducing wait times, and enhancing supports for thousands of local families. Inclusive. Energizing. Local. Join Heroes Walk and Roll for Lansdowne Children's Centre—2026 Fundraising Guide COMING SOON WATCH VIDEO FUNDRAISING MAKE A DONATION EVENT TICKETS SPONSORSHIP View on YouTube Fundraising Collect pledges to grow your impact, supporting Lansdowne Children's Centre services and programs that help kids to Level UP — one step, one goal, one victory at a time. FUNDRAISING Donations Make a contribution to our campaign in support of Lansdowne Children's Centre services and programs that help kids to Level UP — one step, one goal, one victory at a time. MAKE A DONATION Tickets Purchase tickets to Heroes Walk and Roll family fun fair, September 26, in Brant Park, Brantford. Every ticket sold helps kids to Level UP — one step, one goal, one victory at a time. EVENT TICKETS Sponsors Align your organization with Lansdowne Children's Centre, inclusion, accessibility and community. Add your support, help kids to Level UP — one step, one goal, one victory at a time. SPONSORSHIP Empowering Children. Strengthening Families. Inspiring Community. By joining Level UP Lansdowne , your fundraising team becomes a partner in possibility, fueling innovative programs, reducing wait times, and enhancing supports for thousands of local families. 2026 Fundraising KIT COMING SOON! Heroes Walk and Roll is a super-celebratory fundraising event where families, children, youth, and teams come together to champion support of Lansdowne Children’s Centre programs and services. The 2026 pledge drive kicks off in May, building to an outdoor carnival event in Brant Park (Brantford) on Saturday, September 26. Register a fundraising team and collect pledges May through September, or purchase event tickets only, $10 dollars per person. 1/15 ‘Lansdowne is a formidable association making major differences in the lives of children and families’ Oct 7, 2025 How do your donations impact the lives of Lansdowne Kids? Sep 26, 2025 Devlin’s Country Bistro Sponsors Refreshments for Heroes Walk and Roll Sep 26, 2025 Haldimand-Norfolk band 'The Shrubberies' to perform at Heroes Walk and Roll Sep 26, 2025 1 2 3 4 5 Game Changers. How community-minded organizations can Level UP their impact. Your immediate impact Your participation in the Level UP Lansdowne program helps: STRENGTHEN ACCESS to programs and supports BUILD INCLUSION opportunities where every child belongs REDUCE BARRIERS for families who need help now Support changes everything—because when we invest in children early, we invest in a stronger community for everyone. 6,650+ local infants, children and youth, and their families, on a journey to explore potential with Lansdowne Children's Centre 350+ local service providers working with families of children facing physical, communication, and/or developmental challenges 196+ local kids experiencing inclusive camps and recreation programs with the support they need to feel safe, capable and accepted Together, We Level UP Possibility When caring families come together, we create pathways to opportunity for children who need it most. Join us in building a stronger, more inclusive community one where children of all abilities can grow with confidence and joy. Let’s Level UP, together. Use the buttons below to become a fundraiser, purchase event tickets, or make a donation. FUNDRAISE GET TICKETS DONATE TODAY DRESS UP. TEAM UP. SHOW UP. HEROES WALK AND ROLL DOWNLOAD YOUR 2026 EVENT GUIDE

Empowering Children. Strengthening Families. Inspiring Community. Corporate and Community Engagement. By joining Level UP, your organization becomes a partner in possibility, fueling innovative programs, reducing wait times, and enhancing supports for thousands of local families. Corporate and Community Engagement with Lansdowne Children's Centre—Get Your Level UP Lansdowne Sponsor Kit 1/15 WATCH VIDEO ABOUT US PROGRAMS YOUR IMPACT SIGN UP View on YouTube Empowering Children. Strengthening Families. Inspiring Community. By joining Level UP Lansdowne , your organization becomes a partner in possibility, fueling innovative programs, reducing wait times, and enhancing supports for thousands of local families. SPONSORSHIP KIT Game Changers. How community-minded organizations can Level UP their impact. Your immediate impact Your participation in the Level UP Lansdowne program helps: STRENGTHEN ACCESS to programs and supports BUILD INCLUSION opportunities where every child belongs REDUCE BARRIERS for families who need help now Support changes everything—because when we invest in children early, we invest in a stronger community for everyone. 6,650+ 350+ 196+ local infants, children and youth, and their families, on a journey to explore potential with Lansdowne Children's Centre local service providers working with families of children facing physical, communication, and/or developmental challenges local kids experiencing inclusive camps and recreation programs with the support they need to feel safe, capable and accepted Together, We Level UP Possibility When businesses and community organizations come together, we create pathways to opportunity for children who need it most. Join us in building a stronger, more inclusive community one where children of all abilities can grow with confidence and joy. Let’s Level UP, together. Use the buttons below to become a sponsor , or explore other engagement options. PAY ONLINE INVOICE ME MORE OPTIONS Compete for the Community Cup! Engage your employees in a unique competition for the Lansdowne Community Cup! Fundraise and collect pledges from May to September. Create awareness with engaging social media content. Get your team ready to experience small but mighty triumphs we see Lansdowne kids tackle every day, through a uniquely designed obstacle course at Heroes Walk and Roll. Use the buttons below to register your team in the Community Cup Challenge. PAY ONLINE INVOICE ME INFO KIT DRESS UP. TEAM UP. SHOW UP. HEROES WALK AND ROLL CLICK FOR EVENT TICKETS AND DETAILS

Welcome to Lansdowne Children's Centre. Client families have free access to resources from our lending library and online catalogue. Start Here Guide: Accessing Lansdowne Resources, Lending Library Borrow toys, videos, books and equipment from Lansdowne's Lending Library, Learning Resource Centre Return Next Lending Library The Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Centre has been established to serve the needs of children, parents, caregivers and staff of Lansdowne Children’s Centre. The resource centre is located off the main entrance lobby of Lansdowne Children’s Centre at 39 Mount Pleasant Street in Brantford. Any client family wishing to borrow items from the Resource Centre will fill out a registration form and will receive a borrower's card with an ID number. No cost. This borrower's card must be used to sign out materials. Items available to be borrowed include toys, games, videos and books. Equipment available for borrowing including wheelchairs, walkers, standing frames and box chairs, can be signed out under the guidance of a therapist. To learn more about the lending library please speak with Reception at Lansdowne Children’s Centre in Brantford. Online Resources The Lansdowne Children’s Centre website offers a growing mix of video and printable resources that can be searched and filtered based on your unique interests and needs. Lansdowne shares original video creations as well as materials developed by other agencies, medical professionals and community partners. These resources are intended to support a child’s development progress and empower a family/caregiver with understanding and strategies. Discover available resources when you visit www.lansdownecentre.ca/resources Caregiver Corner, Family Engagement The Caregiver Corner bulletin board at each Lansdowne Children’s Centre site provides awareness to upcoming social and education events hosted by Lansdowne Family Engagement Services. These no-cost events provide Lansdowne client families with opportunity to connect with their peers and enjoy free childcare while the adults participate in leisure and/or recreation activity. Discover upcoming events, learn more about Family Engagement and the Family Advisory Council, www.lansdownecentre.ca/familyengagement Family Facebook Group, Private Group Caregiver Corner hosts an online chat group exclusive to client families. This private Facebook group provides opportunity to connect with other families and share stories and/or questions in a safe and supportive environment. www.facebook.com/groups/2779362225485235 or search for"Caregiver Corner" Return Next

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