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

Give Today Ways To Give Meet The Kids Partner Profiles Impact Report Our Board Contact Us < Back BILLIE & LACEY 2023 Lansdowne Charity Motorcycle Ride Ambassadors Hello, my name is Billie MacDonald. My sister Lacey and I are the MacMoore Sisters, known for our fundraising at the Lansdowne Charity Motorcycle Ride. I was born with a Brachial Plexus injury in my right arm. It was a challenging time as no one could really explain it to my mum and dad why my arm looked different. When I was one month old I was taken for a visit to Lansdowne Children’s Centre. My sister Lacey had been there the year before to make sure she was ready for school and she was excited for me to see it. We spent some time visiting with Heather and Ashley in the Physio and Occupational Therapy departments and they became my second family. At Lansdowne I have taken part in the Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Recreation programs and so much more. It is my second home. I have been diagnosed with both Brachial Plexus and Acquired Brain Injury with the help of Lansdowne. Throughout the years Lansdowne has helped me with getting everything I need to help me learn better in school, and helping my family get me a mobility device to help me explore the world even when I am having a bad day and couldn’t walk. Every year we look forward to the Christmas Party to get us out and to get to see Santa. It is one of the best family days! Each year we looked forward to going to Lansdowne Children’s Centre events because we got to be with a lot of the people who I know. Thank you for caring to read my letter. Please help support Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation by riding on July 8, or by making a donation to our team or any of the other riders and teams. We are so thankful for all the Lansdowne has done for our family, and other families. We fundraise each year to help make sure other kids and families get a chance to get the help we have had. The children and families of Lansdowne thank you for your support. Dontate Today Contact Us

Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services | Speech, EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Anyone with a concern about their child's development can contact SmartStart Hub to start the referral process. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Referral, Speech, OT, PT, Support, Respite, Lifespan, Recreation

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. All About Online Learning Autism Services Brant 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. 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 1st Vice Chair, Chair of Capital Steering Comm. Mike Gatopoulos, 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 Mike Gatopoulos Board 1st Vice Chair, Chair of Capital Steering Comm. Mike Gatopoulos joined our board in 2020, is owner of Seventh Coffee Co. and parent of a child with special needs.

Board Chair, Chair of Long Range Planning Committee Ashley Veldkamp, 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 Ashley Veldkamp Board Chair, Chair of Long Range Planning Committee Ashley Veldkamp joined our board in 2017 and is a real estate agent and a parent of a child with special needs. As a member of a Lansdowne client family, Ashley has experienced multiple services and supports at Lansdowne.

Reinforcement Versus Preference | Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Reinforcement Versus Preference This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. This education video for parents and caregivers talks about the difference between reinforcement and child preference ; what is a reinforcement? and how to find the highest reinforcement for your child or learner. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Reinforcement Versus Preference no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Reinforcement #Behaviour #Learning

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. Toileting Part 2 - Evidence Based Strategies to Reach Your Training Goals Autism Services Brant If your child can sit upright for at least 3 minutes, follow one-step instructions and demonstrate awareness of a wet/dirty diaper, you're on your way to toileting! Now let's talk about Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced goals and how to make progress. 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

Give Today Ways To Give Meet The Kids Partner Profiles Impact Report Our Board Contact Us < Back ISAIAS & GABE Isaias is a newly 16-year-old young man. He is currently experiencing his second year of high school and is super creative and talented. His goal is to be a game designer when he grows up. He also loves to try out voice impersonations. He is a sponge and loves to learn, is compassionate, loving, caring, and funny. He is eager to help those around him. Many of Isaias's success can be attributed to the years of time spent with Lansdowne Children's Centre. Gabriel is currently 13 years old (going on 14 this summer). He is preparing for grade 9 this coming September. Gabriel, much like his brother is a sponge and enjoys learning. Constantly pushing himself to meet goals. His dream is to become a paleontologist. Gabriel is outgoing, funny, caring and loving. Like his brother Isaias, Lansdowne has been a huge puzzle piece in propelling Gabriel forward to the success he is today! Isaias and Gabriel are not only brothers but best friends. Isaias is full of facts and can grab your attention in an instant to teach you all about something. He has mad dance skills and is just as talented at yoga! Gabriel is very thoughtful and it shows in everything he does from a kind word to a creative project. He loves dinosaurs and it would be impossible to stump him on any dinosaur-related information! The care and support they show each other is heartwarming and they will offer that same support to their peers. Gabriel is always there to give a friend an uplifting compliment during a creative project and Isaias can always recognize when someone is feeling down and needs a friend. “The Brothers” can always be relied on to bring their contagious enthusiasm to any activity or event! The children and families of Lansdowne thank you for your support. Dontate Today Contact Us

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. Boundaries and Personal Space Autism Services Brant 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. 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

Your gift to Lansdowne Children's Centre means inclusion, opportunity, and dignity for children who deserve nothing less. Your support ensures that kids and caregivers can continue to access life-changing programs and services. Serving families of Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Help kids explore their potential. Learn more . ABOUT US WHY GIVE? YOUR IMPACT GIVE NOW DONATE WATCH VIDEO You are the reason hope lives at Lansdowne. Thousands of families are walking the same path—facing challenges that feel insurmountable. Your support ensures that kids and caregivers can continue to access life-changing programs and services. Your gift means inclusion, opportunity, and dignity for children who deserve nothing less. GIVE NOW Explore Potential. Meet kids and families whose journey is impacted by your generosity. Meet Tenley At just two months old, Tenley showed signs of developmental delays and was later diagnosed with lissencephaly, a rare brain condition. Her family found hope and help with Lansdowne, connecting with compassionate support and services like Kids Country Inn. Read More Small steps. BIG moments. GIVE NOW Who is impacted by your gift? 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 GIVE NOW *includes active and wait list Lansdowne clients, as of March 31, 2025. **includes full-time and part-time Lansdowne staff, as well as service providers working in Lansdowne-supported community environments ***includes summer and day camp and community camp experiences, and inclusive community recreation experiences Journey Together Suit Up! Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll Limited Edition T-Shirts (Swag!) 8th annual Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll powers up to support local infants, children and youth Motorcycles ride for Lansdowne Kids in 22nd annual event 1 2 3 4 5

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. Healthy Sleeping Habits, The Why and the How of Sleep Hygiene Autism Services Brant This webinar about Sleep Hygiene discusses common questions about the need for sleep and how ASD may affect a child's ability to get the rest they need. In this video we offer tips and training on navigating common struggles including bed wetting, transitioning to a new bed, establishing a routine, night waking and sleeping alone. We want to help you establish healthy sleeping habits. 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