Why Interaction Matters - Part 2 | Speech | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Why Interaction Matters - Part 2 The 1st video in this series , talked about the importance of early interactions and how they can be the biggest factor in shaping a child’s language learning. This video takes this a step further and shows you Hanen interaction strategies in action. Before-and after videos make it easy to see the difference these strategies can make in helping your interactions bloom into beautiful conversations – where the real learning takes place! Presented by The Hanen Centre. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Why Interaction Matters - Part 2 no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Speech, Language, Communication, Parents, Communication

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. How To Teach a Skill Autism Services Brant 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. 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

Board Member Joe Persia, 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 Joe Persia Board Member Joe Persia joined the board in 2022 and is a lifelong learner/educator, childhood well-being advocate, Rotarian and community booster.

Your Child's Safety and Wellness: Wellness Guide | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Your Child's Safety and Wellness: Wellness Guide Safety & Wellness is a Team Effort…… And You are an Important member of the Team You and your child are important members of the Lansdowne Children’s Centre (LCC) team. Think Safe...Communicate • Make sure LCC staff involved in your child’s services have important health information • If you don’t understand some part of your child’s condition or treatment ask LCC staff to explain why things are being done the way they are. If you still have concerns ask again Ask if you don’t understand Know your Lansdowne Team • If your not sure who one of your service providers is, or what their role is please ask • LCC staff are trained in First Aid and CPR and there are First Aid Stations throughout the building. Fire and emergency preparedness drills occur regularly Help Keep Us All Safe • Call your service provider if you or your child are ill • Always remember to wash or sanitize your hands • Cough and sneeze into your shoulder or sleeve—not into your hands • Do not smoke on LCC property • Do not smoke while LCC staff are in your home • Keep animals under control while LCC staff are in your home, staff will inform you of any pet allergies • Make sure that there is a clean and safe area in your home when LCC staff visit Medication Safety • Ensure LCC staff is aware of the name and any possible side effects of any medication your child is taking • Directly inform each LCC staff that you are involved with about any allergies • If medication is to be given by LCC staff, please follow the Medication policy and ensure medication is in it’s original, childproof, labeled containers Know Your Child’s Equipment • Make sure your child’s equipment is kept clean and in good working order • Ask your child’s Occupational or Physiotherapist to check that your equipment is safe • Use equipment only as directed Help Prevent Falls • Help keep hallways free of clutter and obstacles, report any tripping hazards both inside and outside the building • Always watch your children in our waiting room or therapy areas • Make sure your children are wearing appropriate footwear, and be cautious of slippery floors during poor weather • Encourage all children to walk, not run in our building STOP & Clean your Hands • Keeping your hands clean is the best way of preventing the spread of germs • Use the hand sanitizers in the front lobby upon entering the building • Wash your hands after handling any type of soiled material or using the bathroom • LCC staff are committed to sanitizing their hands prior to and after working with your child. Feel free to ask them if they have done so • Therapy equipment and surfaces used are cleaned and maintained to ensure everyone’s wellness and safety Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Lansdowne staff must report to the Family and Children's Services, any reasonable concerns of abuse. As a parent/guardian it is your responsibility to report any concerns regarding your child’s caregiver. 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, medical care Contact Brant Family & Children’s Services call 519.753.8681 - 24 Hour Emergency Service References: • Canadian Paediatric Society ( www.cps.ca ) • Brant County Health Unit ( www.bchu.org ) • Canadian Patient Safety Institute Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Your Child's Safety and Wellness: Wellness Guide no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: health, healthy, safe, parent, caregiver

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 Kids need to grow, and so do we. Lansdowne is ready to grow, and we need your support. Please add your name to this letter of support for a NEW Lansdowne Children's Centre facility in Brantford, addressed to Hon. Minister Michael Parsa at the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. CLICK THE IMAGE OF THE LETTER TO EXPAN D AND PREVIEW Share This Story Show Your Support... I am proud to offer my support for Lansdowne Children's Centre's request for Stage 1 planning approval, and respectfully ask that you prioritize Lansdowne through your Ministry’s results-based planning process later this year. Signed, First name Last name Email Place of residence Choose an option Write a message Submit I am proud to offer my support for Lansdowne Children's Centre... Jatinkumar in 590 Page 1 Brantford Please help to share our story. Click on an image to like it or share it on your social media. The population of our region is BOOMING . We are thrilled to welcome so many new families into Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk. As demand for our services and supports GROWS, so does our need to GROW in response. It is time to build a NEW Lansdowne Children's Centre. The current wait list for services at Lansdowne Children’s Centre exceeds 2,449 children , nearly double the volume since pre-pandemic 2019. There is no more room to compromise. Board Member Mike Gatopolous is a parent of a child who attends Lansdowne. Mike is an active advocate, sharing the impact that Lansdowne services, resources and supports provided his family, and the purgatory of time spent on a waitlist. Seen here at a January 2023 meeting of Brant County council. Rogers TV20 (Kitchener/Brantford) produced this community feature, including comments from MPP Brantford-Brant Will Bouma and Executive Director Rita-Marie Hadley at the June 2023 Lansdowne annual general meeting. Stations at Accessible EarlyON foster learning, exploration, fun There’s a lot to do at the Accessible EarlyON program that runs on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the TB Costain SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell Street, Brantford, FLEXIBLE ENVIRONMENT We learn and explore through art, music, physical movement and sensory play. Co-facilitators Claire Soden, Development Consultant with Lansdowne Children’s Centre, and Ellie Murphy, Child Development Worker with Child and Family Services of Grand Erie, adapt the play and ac Sep 8 Lansdowne Families visit Apple Hill Lavender Farm in Norfolk County Lansdowne Children’s Centre families recently had the opportunity to visit Apple Hill Lavender Farm in Norfolk County. Families were able to enjoy a self-guided tour of the lavender fields and some of the apple trees, as well as a story time with farmer Jennifer Schooley reading the Robert Munsch classic, Mortimer, and Lansdowne Communications Coordinator and children’s author Tamara Botting reading one of her books, Big Bother Brother. Lauren O’Neill, Lansdowne’s Family Enga Aug 20 Lansdowne Children’s Centre Speech Services in Top 5 for Hamilton Spectator’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Lansdowne Children’s Centre is so honoured to be a Top 5 nominee for Best Speech Services in the Health, Beauty and Wellness category for the Hamilton Spectator’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Jul 30 Lansdowne Children’s Centre hosts annual general meeting Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s held its annual general meeting on June 15, 2026. It was a celebration of the year behind, and an eager glimpse at the road ahead. Jun 23 Grandview Kids CEO shares experience of concept to concrete for a new building Grandview Kids is a children’s treatment centre in Durham Region; its CEO, Tom McHugh, spoke about his organization’s journey from concept to concrete, outlining the pathway and experience of recently completing a new purpose-built facility in their community. Jun 19 Lansdowne Children’s Centre takes major step forward with selection of architect for new Brantford facility (L to R), Representatives of Montgomery Sisam Architects, Karine Quigley, Shannon Wiley, Wesley Gross; from Lansdowne Children's Centre, Rosemarie Press, Rita-Marie Hadley, and (far right) Tamie Aubin; and Miller McLeod and Rami Bouz of Colliers Project Leaders. Lansdowne Children’s Centre for child development is pleased to announce the selection of Montgomery Sisam Architects for its new purpose-built facility in Brantford, marking a significant and celebratory milestone in May 26 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. Dream Board | Architect Concept Art Spacious, open concept areas for connectivity, with access to daylight. Outdoor recreation areas designed with enhanced sensory environments. Spaces for individual and group play. Dedicated treatment and assessment areas, designed for program delivery. Universally accessible washrooms. Spaces to meet and work. Enhanced sensory environments for client therapy and recreation. Spaces that are calming and comfortable. With a new facility we can address serious limitations. We can: Offer improved accessibility at ground level and reach new heights in a multi-storey design, including consideration for the access and mobility needs of our clients and staff. Reduce wait time and welcome even more clients and their families to our expanded assessment and treatment facilities, with more capacity to grow our team of dedicated staff; Reduce environmental dangers by providing adequate on-site parking for all families and staff; reducing exposure to increasingly busy side streets and improved visibility at entrance and exit; Reduce travel time for client families by hosting more services, including sensory environment, respite and group activitieis on-site, while also reducing costs by eliminating rental fees; Host more group meetings, community events and recreation programs in expanded meeting rooms and recreation facilities, specially desiged to accomodate the needs of our clients; Deliver a more equitable, quality experience for clients and their families, in a comfortable modern environment without compromise to care and privacy. Together we can impact change in the lives of many families in our community in pursuit of our mission, to support infants, children and youth with physical, developmental or communication needs, and their families, and our vision, realizing the optimal potential for infants, children and youth. A New Lansdowne, A Community Effort The preparation for the new-build Lansdowne proposal included a full day visioning workshop to establish a direction for the redevelopment of Lansdowne Chi ldren's Centre. Hosted in December 2019 with Montgomery Sisam Architects, over 100 Lansdowne staff and community members, including the Mayors of Brant County, the City of Brantford and other City staff, came and offered their opinions on the test plans and the visioning boards. Each participant was also provided with three Red Dots that they could place on any portion of a given panel to anonymously indicate a preference. Of the Visioning Boards presented, the most dialogue centered around the Sensory Environment of the building as well as the different Open Office solutions for staff workspace. Feedback was universal in stating that the building should be as non-institutional as possible and that the environment should be engaging to the full age range of the clients who will use the building. Invest in their future. To learn how, CLICK HERE

Welcome to Lansdowne Children's Centre. Greetings from the Executive Director, Rita-Marie Hadley, to all new client families and caregivers. Start Here Guide: Welcome to Lansdowne Children's Centre Lansdowne Children's Centre is a highly accredited children's treatment centre (CTC) and SmartStart Hub, connecting caregivers with resources, services and supports for infants, children, and youth with physical, communication, and/or developmental needs, and their families. Lansdowne Children's Centre serves the region of Grand Erie, including Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk Counties, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Return Next Rita-Marie Hadley, Executive Director Programs and Services Overview Lansdowne Children's Centre programs and services include: Autism Services Early Integration Program (EIP) Infant & Child Development (ICDP) Speech and Language Therapy Physiotherapy (PT) Occupational Therapy (OT) Social Worker Child & Youth Workers Support Workers Respite Care Kids Country Inn Alternate Care ASD Respite Care In-home Respite Care Special Services at Home Recreation programs: Every Kid Counts (EKC) Camp and Recreation (CARE) Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Our Mission Providing safe, accessible and quality family-centred services for infants, children and youth with physical, developmental and communication needs. Our Vision Working together to realize optimal potential for infants, children and youth. Our Values Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Empowerment and Safety Our Board of Directors and Strategic Plan Overview Family Centred Guiding Principles Family-Centred Guiding Principles Family support principles are belief statements about how supports and resources ought to be made available to parents/families involved in early childhood intervention, parenting support and family resource programs and which specify how staff should interact and treat families. Children, youth and their families (herein referred to as families) are treated with dignity and respect at all times. Staff are sensitive, knowledgeable and responsive to the unique needs of families, including but not limited to cultural, ethnic and socio‐economic diversities. Family choice and decision‐making are incorporated at all levels of participation in all Lansdowne programs. Information necessary for families to make informed choices is shared in a sensitive, individualized and objective manner. Service provision is informed by family‐identified desires, priorities and preferences. Staff work with families to provide supports, resources and services in a flexible and responsive manner. Informal and formal community supports and resources are considered for achieving family outcomes. Services focus on family strengths, assets and interests as the foundation for building capacities and enhancing family functioning. Staff‐family relationships are characterized by partnerships and collaboration based on- mutual trust, respect, open communication and problem solving. Contact information Email Reception: info@lansdownecc.com Email SmartStart Hub: referrals@lansdownecc.com Website: www.lansdownecentre.ca Social Media: @LansdowneChildrens Phone: 519-753-3153 (local) OR 1-800-454-7186 (toll free) Fax: 519-753-5927 Return Next

SmartStart Hub will help you connect with local services, supports and resources for your child's development. Anyone with questions or concerns about their child’s development is encouraged to reach out to SmartStart Hub. Referral Form | Connect with SmartStart at Lansdowne Children's Centre Need translation help? Click here for a translation reference page. Return to Start Here Guide

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Lansdowne Events Schedule Autism Services: Sleep Strategies Live Webinar Wed, Oct 21 virtual link will be sent For caregivers of children registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. A Virtual Webinar from 7pm to 8pm. Web link to be sent to registrants via email provided closer to date. See All More Info Autism Services Girl's Night Out ages 11-15 Thu, Oct 22 Lansdowne Brantford For youth ages 11-15 who identify as girls. Registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. Able to participate safely and successfully in a 1:3 support ratio in Centre and in the community. +4 more More Info Multiple Dates Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) Fri, Oct 23 Brantford Weekly on Friday's from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Children 2-6 registered with OAP with their caregivers See All More Info Autism Services Teen Social Group 14-17 Mon, Oct 26 Lansdowne Brantford For Youth aged 14-17 registered with Lansdowne Autism Services, who can successfully participate in groups with 3:1 support ration (1 adult for 3 youth) +3 more More Info Halls of Halloween Trick or Treat Practice Event 2026 4:30-5:00 PM Thu, Oct 29 Lansdowne Brantford Bring your Lansdowne child/youth client to a safe and controlled environment at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford to participate and practice in dressing up and trick or treating. Registration required. Limited capacity per available time slot. +37 more Details Halls of Halloween Trick or Treat Practice Event 2026 5:00-5:30 PM Thu, Oct 29 Lansdowne Brantford Bring your Lansdowne child/youth client to a safe and controlled environment at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford to participate and practice in dressing up and trick or treating. Registration required. Limited capacity per available time slot. +13 more More Info Halls of Halloween Trick or Treat Practice Event 2026 5:30-6:00 PM Thu, Oct 29 Lansdowne Brantford Bring your Lansdowne child/youth client to a safe and controlled environment at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford to participate and practice in dressing up and trick or treating. Registration required. Limited capacity per available time slot. +10 more More Info Halls of Halloween Trick or Treat Practice Event 2026 6:00-6:30 PM Thu, Oct 29 Lansdowne Brantford Bring your Lansdowne child/youth client to a safe and controlled environment at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford to participate and practice in dressing up and trick or treating. Registration required. Limited capacity per available time slot. +22 more More Info Halls of Halloween Trick or Treat Practice Event 2026 6:30-7:00 PM Thu, Oct 29 Lansdowne Brantford Bring your Lansdowne child/youth client to a safe and controlled environment at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford to participate and practice in dressing up and trick or treating. Registration required. Limited capacity per available time slot. +24 more More Info Autism Services Bricks and Building Club ages 8-12 Tue, Nov 10 Brantford REGISTRATION OPENS Nov 3 at 9am Children aged 8-12. Registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. The ratio of this group is 1 staff for 3 children. We do not have the staff available to supervise clients who have aggressive behavior or are a flight risk. More Info ACCESS OAP RESOURCE DAYS Fri, Nov 13 Lansdowne Children's Centre ACCESS OAP staff available at Lansdowne Children's Centre for resources including questions, submitting reciepts, help with the portal and registration. See All Details ACCESS OAP RESOURCE DAYS Fri, Nov 13 Lansdowne Children's Centre ACCESS OAP staff available at Lansdowne Children's Centre for resources including questions, submitting reciepts, help with the portal and registration. See All Details ACCESS OAP RESOURCE DAYS Fri, Nov 13 Lansdowne Children's Centre ACCESS OAP staff available at Lansdowne Children's Centre for resources including questions, submitting reciepts, help with the portal and registration. More Info ACCESS OAP RESOURCE DAYS Fri, Nov 13 Lansdowne Children's Centre ACCESS OAP staff available at Lansdowne Children's Centre for resources including questions, submitting reciepts, help with the portal and registration. See All Details Autism Services Video Game Night ages 10-14 Wed, Nov 18 Brantford REGISTRATION OPENS Nov. 11 at 9 am For children ages 10-14 registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. The ratio of this group is 1 staff for 3 children. We do not have the staff available to supervise clients who have aggressive behaviour or are a flight risk. More Info Fundraising - Concert, Country Greats in Brantford by Benefit Show Fri, Nov 20 Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts The Sounds of Nashville hit the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts! Join us for an unforgettable evening of country music featuring the hits of Alabama, Miranda Lambert, and Zac Brown Band. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Lansdowne Children’s Centre. More Info Brantford's Magic of Giving Holiday Market, supporting Lansdowne Children's Centre Sat, Nov 21 Best Western Brantford SAVE THE DATE! Shop unique, handcrafted gifts from local artisans and support small, local businesses and Lansdowne Children's Centre programs and services. 🎄 Crafts, raffles, kids’ activities & more! +17 more More Info Autism Services: Supporting Picky Eating Live Webinar Mon, Nov 23 virtual link will be sent This workshop is open to caregivers, parents, and professionals supporting children registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. Web link to be sent to registrants via email provided closer to date. See All More Info Load More Upcoming Events: Upcoming Events

Accessible Playground Directory | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Accessible Playground Directory A comprehensive resource designed to empower individuals of all abilities to discover inclusive play spaces in their local communities and throughout Ontario. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Accessible Playground Directory no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Preparing for Outings, What Makes Outings Challenging? | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Preparing for Outings, What Makes Outings Challenging? This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Learn about understanding sensory needs and awareness , how to communicate with children to prepare them for outings, role playing games to help practice, environmental considerations you can prepare, and how to reinforce appropriate behaviour. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Preparing for Outings, What Makes Outings Challenging? no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Outings #Behaviour #Desensitization #Communication