Welcome to Lansdowne Children's Centre. Fall prevention, wellness and communication are examples of information shared to keep all children safe. Start Here Guide: Your Child's Safety and Wellness Information about communication, medication, equipment, and fall prevention. Return Next Communication Please make sure that Lansdowne staff involved in your child’s services have important health information. Describe your concerns and observations. If you don’t understand some part of your child’s condition or treatment, please ask Lansdowne staff to explain why things are being done the way they are. If you still have concerns, please ask again. When you are unsure, please ask. Get to know your Lansdowne Children’s Centre Team. If you are unsure who one of your service providers is, or what their role is, please ask. Lansdowne staff are trained in First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). There is a First Aid Station in the building. Fire and emergency preparedness drills occur regularly. In the event of an emergency, please follow the directions of Lansdowne staff. Medication Please make sure that Lansdowne staff are aware of the name and any possible side effects of any medication that a child/youth is taking. Please directly inform each Lansdowne staff that you are involved with about any allergies. If medication is to be given to a child/youth by Lansdowne staff, they must follow the Medication policy (ref. EI 1.07.2 - SS 1.19.2 Administering Medication) and ensure medication is in it’s original, child‐proof, labeled containers. Equipment Please make sure that your child’s equipment is kept clean and in good working order. Ask your child’s Occupational therapist (OT) or Physiotherapist (PT) to check that your equipment is safe and in good working order. Use equipment only as directed. Fall Prevention On entering Lansdowne please check-in with reception (where appropriate) and wait in the lobby for your service provider. Please do not wander the buidling without Lansdowne staff. Please always watch your children in the Lansdowne waiting room and/or therapy areas. Please help keep hallways free of clutter and obstacles. Report any tripping hazards both inside and outside the building. Please make sure your children/youth are wearing appropriate footwear, and be cautious of slippery floors during wet weather, including rain and snowfall. Encourage all children to walk, not run in our building(s). Return Next

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. Preparing for Outings, What Makes Outings Challenging? Autism Services Brant 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. 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, Co-Chair Capital Steering Committee (CSC) Holly Clark, 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 Holly Clark Board Member, Co-Chair Capital Steering Committee (CSC) Holly Clark joined the board in 2023. Holly is a member of a client family who has benefitted from services and supports accessed at Lansdowne. Holly has joined the board to help enhance Lansdowne Centre's ability to serve more families in the region who also find themselves in need of specialized care for their children.

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

Lansdowne client families are invited to help advocate for and support other families in mentorship programs organized by the Family Advisory Council (FAC) and Family Support Working Group (FWG). Event Calendar News Blog Service Guide Resources Work With Us About Us Centre Board Contact Us Supporting Family-Centred Care at Lansdowne Share your voice with Lansdowne Children's Centre Lansdowne client families are invited to help advocate for and support other families in service or waiting for service with Lansdowne Children's Centre. Learn more about how you can get involved with the Family Advisory Council (FAC) and Family Support Working Group (FWG).

Board Member Will Bucholtz, 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 Will Bucholtz Board Member Will Bucholtz joined our board in 2020, works in the energy industry and has been a part of the Great Northern Ride.

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.

Brantford/Brant County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS All Services Index INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS Early Integration Program (EIP) When educators, resource consultants, and childcare support workers unite with a shared vision, the result is more than just a classroom — it becomes a vibrant, inclusive world where every child feels safe, seen, and inspired to learn through play. Supporting inclusion in early learning environments FOR EDUCATORS CLICK HERE to open a short video series (10-min) to learn more about the roles of Resource Consultants and Childcare Support Workers What is a Resource Consultant? Resource consultants are specialists in child development and inclusion. Their primary role is to partner with educators to identify barriers to participation and develop strategies that support all children— especially those with additional or diverse needs, or developmental delays, including children with exceptionalities. Resource consultants: observe classroom dynamics, facilitate team discussions, and offer guidance on best practices. Resource Consultants help educators identify how to adapt environments and better support inclusion. These innovations help to integrate children with additional needs into Early Learning settings by offering appropriate strategies and tools to meet each child's unique needs and strengths, to increase a child’s participation in early learning environments. Resource consultants provide developmental screening, assisting in identification of developmental concerns, and providing recommendations for appropriate interventions or referrals. Resource consultants provide training and coaching for educators, professional development, on topics like behavior management, inclusive practices, and child development. Educators are then armed with knowledge and skills they can implement in their early learning environment and share with their client families. Resource consultants collaborate and partner with client families to identify children’s areas of strength and emerging skills requiring intervention and connect them with local services and support. Resource consultants also collaborate with other Lansdowne service providers and other professionals to create cohesive support plans for children. The Role of Childcare Support Workers Childcare Support Workers, or enhanced staff as they are sometimes called, are additional educators to help support programs/classrooms to implement recommendations and strategies developed in collaboration with the Resource Consultant. Childcare support workers work directly with educators to support inclusive practices—whether that means adapting activities, assisting with transitions, or helping children engage meaningfully with their peers and environment. A childcare support worker is considered for a classroom or program when Resource Consultant recommendations, strategies, resources and accommodations have been used in the environment, and needs for support continue. Examples include: · safety concerns · risk of harm to self or others · Elopement · ongoing health concerns requiring significant attention of an educator · or physical needs that require educators to physically place a child to explore the classroom Eligibility Start Referral Children birth - 12 years of age with a developmental concern and or delay are eligible for the program. Referrals can be made directly to Lansdowne Children’s Centre by parents, or community workers. Goals, Skills and Keywords Inclusion, accessibility, participation, assessment, childcare, child development, strategies, recommendations, support worker, resource consultant Expectations The Resource Consultant assists by taking a case management role, helping your family navigate through services as well as transitioning your child to school to ensure everyone is working together to meet the needs of the child. 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

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Learning about Lansdowne Services and Programs | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Learning about Lansdowne Services and Programs A two-page printable handout, 8.5 x 11, outlining the programs and services available at all Lansdowne Children's Centre sites, in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe. Visit our website for additional information about the full compliment of rehabilitation, respite and recreation services and programs available. www.lansdownecentre.ca Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Learning about Lansdowne Services and Programs no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Toileting Part 1 - Are You Ready? | Identifying Readiness and Preparing Skills for Learning | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Toileting Part 1 - Are You Ready? | Identifying Readiness and Preparing Skills for Learning This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Is your child ready to start toilet training? Chantal from Autism Services Brant walks us through identifying readiness and provides helpful instruction on identifying and teaching necessary skills to teach toilet training. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Toileting Part 1 - Are You Ready? | Identifying Readiness and Preparing Skills for Learning no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Toileting #Skills #Learning