Brantford/Brant County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River FAMILY ENGAGEMENT All Services Index FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Lansdowne Event Calendar Eligibility Open Calendar Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations 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

What Young Children Should Know Before They Start School | Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library What Young Children Should Know Before They Start School Before they can start to read and write on their own, young children need a strong foundation of emergent literacy skills. Studies show that children who start school with higher levels of these skills go on to have greater academic success. Janice Greenberg, Director of Early Childhood Services at The Hanen Centre, identifies what these emergent literacy skills are and why they’re so important. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages What Young Children Should Know Before They Start School no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: School Age, Kindergarten, Speech, Reading, Literacy, Communication, Learning

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Supporting Communication and Understanding with Visual Aids | Speech, EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Supporting Communication and Understanding with Visual Aids This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Visual Supports provide proactive strategies that help communication and expectations , and may help increase appropriate behaviour or skills, or decrease challenging behaviours. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Supporting Communication and Understanding with Visual Aids no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Visuals #Communication #Learning

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.

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 OWEN Hello, my name is Owen Wilson. I am a 12-year-old energetic young man. I really like poutine and pizza and have recently got my gun and hunting license because I think it’s cool to go to the range with my Dad. My Mom and my Uncle own Ken’s Towing and since I was five years old I could help run the controls on the tow truck. When it’s a PD day from school I go to the shop with my Mom and she lets me go on calls with the drivers and I get to talk on the two-way radio, which is cool. I like to build things with my lego, right now I have a remote-controlled lego tow truck that I am working on, it is pretty hard but with my determination I know I will complete it. In the summertime, I enjoy lending a hand cutting grass for people. I have really enjoyed the programs at Lansdown Children Centre especially the Stemotics workshop, social club, and going swimming. I enjoy the social aspect of these programs. I was enrolled in the DIY/Horticulture workshop and really enjoyed that because I got my hands dirty. If you asked my family and friends to describe me they would say I am a caring, compassionate, loveable guy with a big heart of gold, a positive role model, and can give you words of encouragement if you are down. The children and families of Lansdowne thank you for your support. Dontate Today Contact Us

Board Member Kathy Straus, 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 Kathy Straus Board Member Kathy joined the Lansdowne board in 2025.

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Advocacy Workshop - Part 2 - How to begin | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Advocacy Workshop - Part 2 - How to begin In Part Two our presenters, Brenda and Sara, share from their personal journey as family and child advocates and educators. Brenda is the proud mother of two boys, Chase and Maclain and younger son Maclain has severe Cerebral Palsy and profound hearing loss as a result of a condition known as Kernicterus, a brain injury that results from untreated jaundice. Sara celebrates all four of her children's unique gifts and abilities, but is often challenged by the complex care needs of her two youngest, Rachel and Janneke. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Advocacy Workshop - Part 2 - How to begin no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Advocacy, Advocate, Help, Support, Inclusive, Accomodate, Assistance

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

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 Goal-Based ABA Therapy, Birth to 18 years old What is Goal Based ABA therapy? Goal Based ABA therapy focuses on the unique, specific goals of your child that can be addressed in 1 - 8 hours per week. Depending on your goal(s), service can be delivered in multiple ways: 1:1, groups, and workshops, with an emphasis on parent/caregiver training/consultation. Who is eligible? Goal based ABA therapy is available for children/youth, age birth to 18 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). The reduction of challenging behaviours, including aggression to self or others, will not be a specific goal area addressed within this program. How it Works? When a space is available, a clinician will call you to arrange an appointment. Your child/you will receive an individualized assessment. Both your assessment and treatment will be supervised by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). There will be emphasis on parent involvement and training, for parents to feel confident in continuing with skill building when treatment is done and to feel comfortable sharing their skills with people in a variety of environments. Treatment will be provided at a location most suitable for your selected goals, including Lansdowne Children's Centre (at 39 Mt. Pleasant St., Brantford), your home or in the community. Additional costs for mileage and travel time apply for home or community locations. Eligibility Start Referral Goal Based ABA is available for children/youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, of 6 years and older. Registration with OAP is not required but is recommended. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Some common goals in this program include (but are not limited to): •Attending appointments •Social interactions •Toileting •Personal hygiene •School and job readiness •Language •Communication •Independent living skills, such as dressing or eating with a utensil If you don’t see your specific goal, please ask us. Goal Based is a commitment of 1 - 8 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