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Reinforcement: Building Stronger Behaviours | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Reinforcement: Building Stronger Behaviours This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. 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. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Reinforcement: Building Stronger Behaviours no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Behaviour #Reinforcement #GoalSetting

Brantford/Brant County - Haldimand/Norfolk County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River PHYSIOTHERAPY All Services Index PHYSIOTHERAPY Physiotherapy at Lansdowne (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. What are examples of challenges addressed with 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 Eligibility Start Referral Children living in Brantford, Brant County, Haldimand County, Norfolk County, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, are eligible for Community Based Rehab Services (CBRS) from birth through to their 19th birthday. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Lansdowne physiotherapy services may be provided in Brantford (Brant County), in Simcoe (Norfolk County), Caledonia and/or Dunnville (Haldimand County). Once a referral to Community Based (CBRS) Physiotherapy Services has been completed, your child will be placed on an Assessment Waitlist. Our team will contact you to book your appointment when your turn comes. You and your child will meet with a Physiotherapist (PT) at a Lansdowne site, where general information sharing and informal and standardized testing of skills will occur. These tests help to determine your child’s abilities and needs in areas relevant to physiotherapy. Once the assessment is completed your PT will meet with you and your child to review findings, develop goals with you and will determine the best plan of intervention for your child, following our care pathways. 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

Register to participate in available fee for service programs offered by Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre. We are happy to help guide you in completing the requirements for service. Welcome to Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford What are Fee for Service (FFS) programs? Starting at $185/hour as of May 1, 2025 Autism Services 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. I am ready to register... Start Form Return to this page and update your information as often as needed. Keeping your profile current and confirming that you meet the three criteria for eligibility can help maintain and improve your wait list position. Questions? We are happy to help guide you through registration with Lansdowne Children's Centre, registering with Ontario Autism Program (OAP), and any questions you may have about Lansdowne Autism Services ABA fee-for-service programs. Follow the link below to connect with a Family Support Worker. Contact Us more about FFS program registration When you complete the FFS program registration form, based on your responses you will be added to one of two lists for Autism Services: "Waitlist- Does not meet criteria" or "Ready to Go-Meets criteria". You will only be contacted by Lansdowne to be offered a spot in an FFS program if you have communicated that you currently meet the following eligibility criteria: Your child is a registered client with Lansdowne Children's Centre Autism Services You currently have funding available to purchase the minimum contract amount (1 hr/week for 3 months, $2220) or have scheduled your determination of needs meeting with AccessOAP What is an Intensive ABA program? The Lansdowne Children's Centre Intensive ABA program is a fee-for-service therapy intended for children ages 0 to 12 years. This Autism Services program teaches your child essential skills and management of challenging behaviours. Learn More What is a Goal-based ABA program? The Lansdowne Children's Centre Goal-based ABA program is a fee-for-service therapy available to children and youth ages newborn to 18 years. This program helps your child to reach their unique goals in a series of weekly appointments, delivered in a mix of 1:1, groups and workshops, with an emphasis on parent/caregiver training/consultation. Learn More What happens after FFS registration? After your completed form is submitted you will receive an automated email confirmation. Next, one of our family support workers will review your updated registration and determine if you meet the required criteria to begin a fee-for-service ABA program with Autism Services. For those on the "Ready to Go" list... When your program has availability you will receive an offer of service email from Lansdowne, delivered to the email address currently on file with us from your most-recent registration form. This offer will include an an expiry date. Please respond to the offer with urgency. Failure to respond and complete the acceptance form before the expiry date will result in forfeit of your child's priority in the wait list. You will be required to restart the process again with a new registration form. Core Clinical Funding typically expires after 12-months. Accepting services from another provider will not impact your access to any Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre.

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Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre has been trusted Autism service and support provider in Brantford and Brant County since 2004. Where To Start? #1 Is your child newly diagnosed? Here are some helpful resources as you work to become more familiar with Autism. Autism Ontario: Home Autism Speaks Canada: Hom e Geneva Centre for Autism OAP (Ontario Autism Program) 100 Day Tool Kit for Families of Newly Diagnosed Young Children (PDF <3MB) Are you looking to speak with someone? You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext 268 or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com or call Autism Ontario at 1-800-472-7789 Welcome to Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford #2 Are you eligible for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)? To be eligible to register for the Ontario Autism Program, your child must: Be under age 18 Currently live in Ontario Have a written diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder from a qualified professional Your child’s written diagnosis must include: Your child’s full name and date of birth The date of your child’s assessment A statement indicating that the child meets the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder The qualified professional’s name and credentials First Steps for Families Are you looking for help with registration paperwork? Call our Autism Services Family Support Worker at 519-753-3153 ext. 268 #3 Are you registered for the Ontario Autism Program? Register for OAP You must fill out and submit the Ontario Autism Program registration form, provided by the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (the Ministry). Your child or youth must meet the program eligibility criteria to be registered. Contact the Ministry’s central intake and registration team (CIRT) by emailing oap@ontario.ca or calling 1-888-444-4530. You do not need to register again if you have previously registered your child for the Ontario Autism Program. Your child’s registration date is based on when the Ministry receives your registration form and all supporting documents. The registration list is controlled and monitored by the Ministry and Lansdowne staff is not able to access this information. #4 Are you registered with Lansdowne Autism Services? If you are interested in Autism services at Lansdowne or purchasing individual treatment, you will need to register directly with Lansdowne Autism Services. This list is internally controlled and we can let you know if you are currently on our list to purchase treatment. Registration for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) or other Lansdowne services (i.e. Speech), does not automatically register you with Autism Services. Please complete a referral form with our SmartStart Hub team to get connected with Autism Services. You can complete the online form, OR call our team at 519.753.3153 x507. Complete a Referral Form Register for Fee-for-Service Childhood Budgets/ One Time Funding Childhood budgets provide money directly to you to purchase the services and supports that are most important to you and your child. CLICK HERE for a list of eligible expenses. including purchasing behavioural services, as well as other areas where you can spend your funding has been compiled. Families with children under age six are eligible to receive $20,000 per child. Families with children aged six and older are eligible to receive $5,000 per child. Families who accept a childhood budget can be assured that their child’s position on the provincial waitlist will be maintained for entry into the new needs-based, sustainable Ontario Autism Program. CLICK HERE for OAP information sessions, online If you have received a childhood budget, you may be eligible to receive interim one-time funding after submitting your expense form and if you have not yet transitioned into core services in the new needs-based Autism program. Learn more about the available FREE Foundational Family Services and the Fee-For-Service supports at Lansdowne. FREE Services Fee-for-Service

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.

Desensitization: Overcoming Fears, Getting Used To New Things | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Desensitization: Overcoming Fears, Getting Used To New Things This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. This webinar breaks down the steps needed for someone to get used to, or overcome fears they have with new items, activities and experiences . Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Desensitization: Overcoming Fears, Getting Used To New Things no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Anxiety #Behaviour #Desensitization

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

Boundaries and Personal Space | Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Boundaries and Personal Space This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. In this virtual workshop you will learn about Tips and Strategies for teaching personal space to children , and why this is important; as well as resources available to help you. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Boundaries and Personal Space no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Anxiety #Behaviour #Social

Why Interaction Matters - Part 1 | Speech | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Why Interaction Matters - Part 1 Just how powerful are back-and-forth conversations for a child’s language learning? Well, new evidence shows that back-and-forth interactions between an adult and a child actually change a child’s brain and lead to better language outcomes. In this video, The Hanen Centre’s Executive Director, Elaine Weitzman, talks about what the most recent research says about the power of high-quality interactions, and describes the critical ingredients that make these interactions possible. Presented by The Hanen Centre. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Why Interaction Matters - Part 1 no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Speech, Language, Communication, Parents, Communication

JOB POSTING: Speech Language Pathologist Temporary Full Time View All Job Posts Date Published: Date Closing: Thursday, May 28, 2026 DOWNLOAD Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist Salary Range: $38.31 to 43.54/hour Application Deadline: Internal May 27, 2026; external June 3, 2026 Department: Speech Location: Brantford & Surrounding Communities (Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk) Position Type: Temporary Full-Time (12 months) Unionized: Yes Existing Position: Yes What you'll do · Provide and document accurate assessment for clients referred to Lansdowne · Establish and implement a goal-oriented treatment plan, in cooperation with the family and, if appropriate, other service providers · Provide and facilitate the attaining of appropriate equipment through recognized resources · Provide support to parents, childcare centres and schools in the form of education where appropriate · Provide treatment services in accordance with best practices, department practice and LCC policy. · Follows health and safety policies, programs and procedures · Perform other duties as assigned. Why you'll love working here Growth: Training, mentorship, and career development for all stages Purpose: Work that makes a difference in our community Belonging: Employee committees, inclusive policies, and a culture of respect Benefits: HOOPP retirement plan Education, Qualifications and Certifications • Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology • Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech –Language Pathologists of Ontario Experience and Knowledge • Experience working with clients who have special needs • Extensive paediatric experience of at least 2 years in providing service with a special needs population. • Demonstrate ability to work within a family-centered approach • Proof of immunizations or willingness to obtain Accessibility & Inclusion Lansdowne Children’s Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. APPLY TODAY Submit your resume and a short cover letter telling us why this role excites you. We welcome applicants of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences. Or, please send your application by e-mail to: apply@lansdownecc.com APPLY FOR THIS POSITION Lansdowne Children’s Centre provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants , however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted