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Fire Safety with Kids | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Fire Safety with Kids 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 six topics of Fire Safety: Community Helpers, Fire Drills and Smoke Alarms; Fire Safety Plan; Stop, Drop and Roll; Staying Away from Hot Things; and Safety Recap. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Fire Safety with Kids no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Autism, #Safety, Fire

Board Treasurer, Chair Finance/Personnel Committee [F&P] Justin Wareham, 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 Justin Wareham Board Treasurer, Chair Finance/Personnel Committee [F&P]

All About Online Learning | Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library All About Online Learning This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Is your child with an Autism Specturm Diagnosis (ASD) ready to try online learning? This presentation talks about setting up an environment, visual supports and use of reinforcement to increase online learning success within your home. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages All About Online Learning no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Learning #Skills #Reinforcement

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Early Years, Behaviour Tips - Video Playlist | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Early Years, Behaviour Tips - Video Playlist Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Early Years, Behaviour Tips - Video Playlist no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

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. Fire Safety with Kids Autism Services Brant In this virtual workshop you will learn about six topics of Fire Safety: Community Helpers, Fire Drills and Smoke Alarms; Fire Safety Plan; Stop, Drop and Roll; Staying Away from Hot Things; and Safety Recap. 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 - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River RECREATION SERVICES All Services Index RECREATION SERVICES Every Kid Counts (EKC) The Every Kid Counts (EKC) program provides children and youth with special needs an equal opportunity to participate in local, community-operated recreational programs of their choice. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EKC PROGRAM - CLICK HERE - for EKC FAQ, for more details about program eligibility, operation and availability to Lansdowne clients Each child/youth is matched with a Support Worker who provides both hands-on and programming support to the child, family and recreation staff. Recreation Services provide opportunities designed to assist and encourage children and youth clients to take advantage of individual or group activities directed towards promoting physical, cultural, and/or social development. These activities allow clients to explore their interests, exercise their skill sets and pursue personal development. Eligibility Start Referral Children and youth between the ages of 4 and 18, who reside in Brant County and have a developmental delay and/or a physical disability. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations After the referral is received, you will be contacted by the Every Kid Counts Co-ordinator do discuss program options. A skilled support worker will be matched with your child/youth. The support worker will attend the community recreation program you have chosen with your child/youth. It is the caregiver’s (your) responsibility to transport their (your) child/youth to and from the activity as well as pay for the cost of the activity. 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

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

Service delivery expectations, Virtual care, Guidelines for Clients and Families Regarding Exclusion Due to Illness, Centre Closure Days, Health and Wellness, client rights, privacy Lansdowne Children's Centre service delivery Services and Programs Board of Directors Strategic Plan 2023+ How We Provide Service and Supports Lansdowne Children's Centre team members are guided by the principles of Family Centered Practice which means we treat families with dignity and respect, sensitive to your unique needs and choices in making decisions. This also means sharing information sensitively and providing service that takes into account family goals. We work to offer services flexibly, using formal and informal supports to build on family strengths. Through mutual trust, respect, open communication and finding solutions together we can best reach family goals. - Rita-Marie Hadley, Executive Director Client Orientation: Beginning your journey with Lansdowne Family Engagement After completing an intake interview with SmartStart Hub, new clients are provided a welcome email and digital copy of our Client Handbook—Start Here Guide. The content of your client handbook is available on our website as web pages that can be translated into alternative languages using Google Translate tools. The client handbook includes important information about client safety and privacy. New clients are also introduced to Lansdowne Family Engagement services , and have immediate access to attend events and access the resource library. Virtual/Remote Care At Lansdowne While many of our services are provided in person, Virtual Care service delivery is one option of getting services provided by Lansdowne Children’s Centre. Virtual Care Encounters (VCE) are sessions where service providers, clients, and/or families are not in the same place. At Lansdowne, we use Zoom, which meets healthcare privacy regulations. Children/youth/family and their service provider(s) can see and speak with each other while in different places. For client sessions, it is the expectation a family member will be with the child/youth during sessions. Just like face-to-face sessions, video VCE creates a safe and positive therapeutic experience for your child/youth, and activities are planned that are engaging, and that address your child/youth’s needs. VCE is also an alternate option for family sessions/meetings. Talk with your service provider about the best service option(s) for your children/youth/family . Do you need help with access to technology? Ask you service provider about our Tech-Sharing program. You may be eligible to borrow a device from Lansdowne Children's Centre. Centre Closure Days Lansdowne Children's Centre locations will be closed for all statutory holidays . You can learn about Lansdowne Children’s Centre inclement weather or emergency closures by following our social media channels (Facebook and Instagram, @LansdowneChildrens), and/or by visiting this website, and/or by phoning Lansdowne at 519-753-3153 where the message will identify which sites are closed. Remote Service days allow families to continue their service as staff work online and virtually. If Brant sites are closed, radio stations Lite 92.1 FM and CKPC AM 1380 will be notified and asked to broadcast the closure information. If sites in Haldimand or Norfolk are closed, radio stations 98.9 MYFM radio and 92.9 FM The Grand will be notified and asked to broadcast the information. Health and Safety at Lansdowne Lansdowne Children's Centre is committed to a safe and healthy workplace for all employees, clients and visitors. In addition to complying with all applicable Federal, Provincial and Municipal legislation with respect to health and safety, Lansdowne has developed policies and procedures with the intent of minimizing the risk of injury to all individuals. For further information about our Health and Safety program, please contact: Sarah Consoli, Human Resources Director (519) 753-3154 ext. 242 sconsoli@lansdownecc.com For further information about WHMIS regulations please visit: WHMIS regulations Lansdowne Health and Safety Policy PDF (<1MB) Guide to Ontario Health and Safety Act PDF (<1MB) Centre Closure and Remote Service Days Lansdowne Children's Centre locations will be closed for all statutory holidays . You can learn about Lansdowne Children’s Centre inclement weather or emergency closures by following our social media channels and/or by visiting this website, and/or by phoning Lansdowne at 519-753-3153 where the automated greeting message will identify which sites are closed. Remote Service days allow families to continue their service as staff work online and virtually. If Brantford-Brant sites are closed, radio station 92.1 LiteFM will be notified and asked to broadcast the closure information. If sites in Haldimand or Norfolk are closed, radio stations 98.9 MYFM radio and 92.9 FM The Grand will be notified and asked to broadcast the information. Client Satisfaction and MPOC Survey Annually, Lansdowne Children's Centre provides opportunity for clients to share their feedback as part of a survey client satisfaction survey effort. Client responses help inform governors and leaders about quality of service and impact of the strategic plan. The results of the survey are shared online, and included in the annual report. The MPOC—Measure of Processes of Care—survey is a tool used to assess how family-centered health services are for children. It's a self-report measure where parents/caregivers rate their experiences with healthcare providers and services. Compliments and Concerns Process Lansdowne Children's Centre values all feedback. We welcome any compliments and encourage you to please share your positive experiences with us and the team members involved. If you have any concerns, we encourage you to first discuss your concern with the involved team member. If you are not fully satisfied, or are uncomfortable discussing this with the team member, or wish further discussion, please bring your concern to the attention of the staff members’ Supervisor. Learn more, Compliments and Concerns Policy Learn more, Family Advisory Council (FAC)

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. Language and Communication Autism Services Brant The basics of language and communication in child development. Learn how communication does not require langauge. What is non-verbal communication? 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

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

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 Intensive ABA Therapy, Birth to 12 years old What is Intensive ABA therapy? Intensive ABA therapy treatment is 6+ hours and/or a minimum of 3 scheduled appointments per week. Treatment is primarily provided at a 1:1 - child to therapist - ratio, with daily opportunities for interaction and play with peers. Children will be taught essential skills and the management of challenging behaviours, working across several developmental domains, including: • Language • Communication • Play • Social interactions • Personal hygiene • Toileting • School-readiness Who is eligible? Intensive ABA therapy is available for children/youth, age birth to 12 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). Eligibility Start Referral Intensive ABA is available for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, up to age 6 years old. Registration with OAP is not required but is recommended. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations •Individualized assessment will determine specific goals for your child before treatment begins. •There will be an emphasis upon parent involvement and training within this intervention. •Therapy will be provided at Lansdowne Children’s Centre in Brantford. •Intensive ABA therapy is a commitment of 6+ 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