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Welcome to Lansdowne Children's Centre. Connect with Family Engagement services and events, and explore free resources available to all client families. Start Here Guide: Caregiver Corner and Family Engagement at Lansdowne As a Lansdowne client caregiver/family you have immediate access to online resources, our resource lending library and free caregiver events offered by Family Engagement services. Caregiver events provide an opportunity for client families to connect, share stories and feel supported by peers who share your challenges and understand your emotions. Where can I learn more about Family Engagement events? Caregiver Corner bulletin boards at Lansdowne sites Visit the Family Engagement page on the website Visit the Event calendar on the Lansdowne website Read the Lansdowne Link e-Newsletter, shared monthly by email Return Next

Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate | Speech, Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate One of the best ways to encourage children with autism to interact and have fun with you is to play people games. These simple, repetitive routines make interaction easier because there are no other toys or objects involved – just people. In this video, Hanen Certified Speech-language Pathologist, Fay McGill, talks abut how you can choose the best people game to meet your child sensory needs, and how you can play those games to create the best opportunities for your child to communicate. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Autism, Speech, Language, Communication, Parents, Communication

Lansdowne physiotherapy focuses on helping infants, children and youth develop and optimize their large motor control muscles and abilities, including muscle strength and range. Mobility activities may include rolling, crawling, standing, walking. All Services Index REHABILITATION SERVICES Physiotherapy at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe Start Referral What is Physiotherapy? (PT) Physiotherapists at Lansdowne Children’s Centre provide assessment and treatment for infants, children and youth up to age 19, with difficulties in muscle strength, joint range of motion, quality of movement, tone and gross motor development. Treatment includes teaching strategies to the family, caregivers and clients to improve function. Physiotherapy also provides support in accessing mobility equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers. Areas we work on in physiotherapy: Muscle strength and range Muscle tone (ie. ability to relax a muscle) Quality of movement Gross motor skills (ex. rolling, crawling, walking, waving) Access to mobility equipment Physiotherapy Supports click on an image to learn more 1 1 ... 1 ... 1 Physiotherapy at Lansdowne (PT) School-Based Physiotherapy (SBRS-PT) 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 a Physiotherapist? Physiotherapists (PT) at Lansdowne study the science of movement. They learn how to pinpoint an injury’s root causes. Physiotherapists focus on both prevention and rehabilitation. Treatment can be for problems caused by injury, disease or disability. Some examples include: neck and back pain caused by problems in the muscles and skeleton; Problems in the bones, joints, muscles and ligaments; Lung problems such as asthma; Disability as a result of heart problems; Pelvic issues, such as bladder and bowel problems related to childbirth; Loss of mobility because of trauma to the brain or spine, or due to diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis; Fatigue, pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of muscle strength. What is a Physiotherapist Assistant? A Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA) provides care on behalf of, or as directed by, a physiotherapist. 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

Advocacy Workshop - Part 3 - Where to advocate | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Advocacy Workshop - Part 3 - Where to advocate In Part Three our presenters, Brenda and Sara, engage the audience to create a list of places where parents of children with special needs have experienced a need to advocate, and share their stories. Learn about the impact that adovacy has made, the societal shifts we are seeing, and how to practice OPEN advocacy to help open conversations and doors. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Advocacy Workshop - Part 3 - Where to advocate no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Advocacy, Advocate, Help, Support, Inclusive, Accomodate, Assistance

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. Travelling and Moving with Children Autism Services Brant This presentation talks about how to prepare your children for upcoming trips and travel experiences, and strategies to help them engaged, busy and happy throughout. This presentation also talks about the experience of moving, changing residence, and strategies for preparation and adjustment. 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 - Haldimand/Norfolk County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River SPEECH THERAPY All Services Index SPEECH THERAPY School-Based Speech & Language Therapy (SBRS-ST) School Based Rehabilitation Services [SBRS] include Occupational Therapy [OT], Physiotherapy [PT] and Speech Therapy [ST] for speech needs and is provided to school-aged children in their publicly-funded schools. Eligibility Start Referral Children attending publicly funded schools who meet eligibility criteria can receive OT and PT from school entry. SBRS speech therapy can be initiated iat school entry for children with articulation, fluency or voice concerns. SBRS referrals can be initiated by Lansdowne Children’s Centre community-based therapists or schools with consent from parents/guardians. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Once a referral is received, your child may be placed on a waitlist. You will be contacted by an intake coordinator when your turn comes, for an update of your child’s information. The SBRS therapist will then contact you to explain the assessment process, obtain your consent and let you know the date of assessment, which will take place at school. Once assessment has been completed you will be contacted to review the findings, develop goals and determine the plan of intervention following our care pathways. You are welcome to attend assessment and intervention sessions at your child’s school. 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

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

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Program, Haldimand-Norfolk | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Program, Haldimand-Norfolk Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Program, Haldimand-Norfolk no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Board Member, Chair of the Professional Advisory Committee Rick Rozak, 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 Rick Rozak Board Member, Chair of the Professional Advisory Committee Rick Rozak joined our Board in 2018 and spent 23 years working in the Youth Justice System, now retired.

Board Member Skylar Turkiewicz-DaBreo-, 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 Skylar Turkiewicz-DaBreo- Board Member Skylar is a past Lansdowne Foundation board member and treasure. She joined the Lansdowne Centre board in 2025.

Board Member Will Bucholtz, 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 Will Bucholtz Board Member Will Bucholtz joined our board in 2020, works in the energy industry and has been a part of the Great Northern Ride.

Welcome to Lansdowne Children's Centre. Intervention requirements for protecting children from abuse and/or neglect. Start Here Guide: Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, Duty to Report All Lansdowne Children's Centre staff are legally required to report to the Family and Children’s Services [CAS], any reasonable concerns of abuse. Return Next As a parent/guardian/caregiver it is your responsibility to report any concerns regarding your child’s care and safety. 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, and/or medical care. Brant Family and Children’s Services [BFACS] 519‐753‐8681 Haldimand Norfolk CAS 1‐888‐227‐5437 Ogwadeni:deo CAS 519‐445‐1864 How can I connect with a Lansdowne Social Worker and/or Child and Youth Worker? Children and youth receiving services from Lansdowne Children's Centre and their families are eligible for Social Work and Child and Youth 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. You can contact SmartStart Hub to initiate a referral request, or speak with your Lansdowne service provider. Service needs are determined through goal-based care plans and may include individual or family intervention and support. Supportive counselling could include help with: Adjustment to illness and disability Client and caregiver stress and coping Financial and community resources Building confidence Self-advocacy skills Youth Workshop topics may include: Internet safety Community safety and independence Bullying and self-esteem Sibling support needs Youth transition Next Return