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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. Need translation help? Click here for a translation reference page. Return to Start Here Guide

Caregiver-Mediated Early Years programs are no-cost to the family, part of the government funded Foundational Family Services. These play-based and child-led programs for young children, ages 12 months to 48 months, aim to build caregivers’ capacity to support their child’s skill development by teaching strategies that may help their young children learn new skills and meet individual goals. Welcome to Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford Foundational Family Services Caregiver-Mediated Early Years Program What is the Caregiver-Mediated Early Years Program? Autism Services Caregiver-Mediated Early Years programs are no-cost to the family, part of the government funded Foundational Family Services. These play-based and child-led programs for young children, ages 12 months to 48 months, aim to build caregivers’ capacity to support their child’s skill development by teaching strategies that may help their young children learn new skills and meet individual goals. Who is eligible? Your child must be a registered member of the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). Eligible families will receive an invitation from the Ministry via email and/or post mail. Only families with invitations are able to sign up for the program. Looking for help with your registration? CLICK HERE for our 4-Step plan. If you have received an invitation you can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com to plan your service. What can I expect? Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre offers two service option models: Social ABCs and Pivotal Response Training (PRT). Checkout upcoming Workshops, online and in-person Event Calendar Social ABCs This is an early intervention program in which parents learn a set of strategies for helping their Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosed toddler communicate and interact socially, using play-based activities and daily routines that their child finds most motivating. Pivotal Response Training (PRT) A variation of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) type therapy, Pivotal Response Training focuses on more comprehensive “pivotal” areas, such as increasing a child's motivation to learn, initiate communication, and monitor their own behaviors. Early Social Interaction/ Social Communication Emotional Regulation and Transactional Supports (ESI/SCERTS) The ESI/SCERTS model is a research-based educational approach and multidisciplinary framework that directly addresses the core challenges faced by children and persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related disabilities, and their families. ESI/SCERTS focuses on building competence in: Social Communication Emotional Regulation Transactional Support These are the highest priorities that must be addressed in any program For more information about the ESI/SCERTS program please CLICK HERE to visit the website of the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS). For further information you can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com to share your questions, compliments or concerns.

Welcome to Lansdowne Children's Centre. Information for client families about media consents, information sharing and the electronic health record. Start Here Guide: How to Provide Consent for Information and Story Sharing Understanding your right to privacy, and guides for sharing information. Return How to Provide Consent for Information Sharing You can provide consent to a service provider working with your child. Your consent will be noted in the electronic record. The “Consent for Information Sharing and Collection of Personal Information” form is a guide for providing this consent. For more information about the collection, use or sharing of personal information, or to discuss any concerns you may have, please contact Lansdowne's Information Officer/ Director of Client Services at 519-753-3153 ext. 217 or email info@lansdownecc.com If you have a concern about how your information has been handled , you may call the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario at 1-800-387-0073 or visit their website at www.ipc.on.ca Click here for more information about the Lansdowne Children's Centre privacy policy Media Release Consent: allowing Lansdowne to share your story and image(s) If I choose to provide Media Consent… How can Lansdowne share my image, audio and/or video? Our team uses approved client images, audio and video clips for editorial means, to: celebrate client accomplishments demonstrate service provider methods, exercises illustrate a story about a Lansdowne experience (such as a service, event or donation) promote the positive impact of Lansdowne resources, supports, services and programs Where can Lansdowne share my image, audio and/or video? Lansdowne media channels and outlets can include: our website, www.LansdowneCentre.ca our social media channels, @LansdowneChildrens (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), @LansdowneCTC (Twitter/X), Lansdowne Children’s Centre on LinkedIn, Google print and digital communications including our Annual Report, presentations, news release submissions to media (newspapers, local news blogs, radio and TV What are the limitations of my consent? Lansdowne will not use your image, image, audio and/or video for advertising campaigns without your additional expressed consent, specific to the needs and expectations of the campaign. This includes: promotional materials circulated in the community, outside Lansdowne operated sites Public advertising, such as billboards, commercials, or paid advertisements in publications To provide media consent and allow your image, audio and/or video material to be share by Lansdowne Children's Centre, please ask for a media consent from from Reception, or from your Lansdowne service provider. What is the Lansdowne Ambassador Program? A Lansdowne Ambassador typically engages with our communications team to create media in support of telling a Lansdowne that is shared as part of a promotional and/or advocacy effort for an event, fundraising or awareness campaign. This media can include a full-length written feature story, a video interview, a series of short videos, a mix of photos, and/or any other creative applications to best illustrate your story and achieve the goals of the ambassador campaign. Are you interested in being a Lansdowne Ambassador? To express your interest and learn more about telling your story with Lansdowne, please tell your Lansdowne service provider, or contact Communications Supervisor Joshua Paxton by email, jpaxton@lansdownecc.com What Clients Need to Know About Information Sharing In order to develop a care plan and provide your child and family with the services that best meet your needs, staff at Lansdowne Children’s Centre will ask for information about your child and family. With Your Consent This Information is Shared Only with those professionals and organizations serving your child and family Through verbal and written communication, and in an electronic record The electronic health record lets Lansdowne Children’s Centre staff working with your child and family view and write down information about your child in a secure and confidential manner. It also means that you don’t have to repeat information as often, and it lets your team build on past progress and experience. Community partners included in your consent are listed on the “Consent for Information Sharing and Collection of Personal Information” form. You can say if you do not want to share certain information or if you do not want to share with certain people. Your child’s electronic record is secure and protected. This web‐based shared electronic record uses the same technology that is used for online banking. In order for members of your child’s team to use your child’s electronic record, they must: Be authorized by Lansdowne to access your child’s password‐protected record Attend training on the electronic record and related privacy policies and guidelines Sign a confidentiality agreement Your consent will be documented in the shared electronic record. Please help us to keep information accurate and up‐to‐date. Tell your service provider of any changes. Return

Welcome to Lansdowne Children's Centre. Important information about client rights. Start Here Guide: Know Your Client Rights Return Next Lansdowne Children’s Centre is a safe and respectful space for all. We are committed to fostering an environment where clients, families, staff, volunteers, and visitors feel supported, understood, and safe—whether in person, virtually, or in writing. We do not tolerate any form of harassment, violence, aggression, or disruptive behaviour. No yelling. No bullying. No hate speech. No threats. To protect the wellbeing of our team and community, any staff member may end a client interaction or appointment at any time if they feel unsafe. Together, we uphold respect, kindness, and inclusion. While involved with Lansdowne Children’s Centre as a client, client family, and/or client caregiver, you have the right to: Be treated with courtesy, dignity and respect. Have your language, culture, religion and sexual orientation respected. Receive care in an environment free from abuse, exploitation, retaliation. Have your have questions and concerns heard without intimidation or fear of reprisal, and to expect Lansdowne staff to provide a timely response to your concerns. Receive quality care and service, in a clean and safe environment. Privacy and confidentiality of your health information and record of care. Be involved in decision making regarding your child. Receive information and answers to your questions about Lansdowne services, your child and your child’s individual service experience. Give or refuse consent to any proposed care and to be advised of the risks and benefits of the service being proposed. Be informed of any unanticipated service reductions and contingency plans related to your child’s service. Click here to learn more about Lansdowne's Family-centred Guiding Principles Return Next

Register to participate in available fee for service programs offered by Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre. We are happy to help guide you in completing the requirements for service. Welcome to Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford What are Fee for Service (FFS) programs? Starting at $185/hour as of May 1, 2025 Autism Services program fees are inclusive of the in-program time, indirect supervision by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), report writing and prep-work that occurs before and after each program appointment. I am ready to register... Start Form Return to this page and update your information as often as needed. Keeping your profile current and confirming that you meet the three criteria for eligibility can help maintain and improve your wait list position. Questions? We are happy to help guide you through registration with Lansdowne Children's Centre, registering with Ontario Autism Program (OAP), and any questions you may have about Lansdowne Autism Services ABA fee-for-service programs. Follow the link below to connect with a Family Support Worker. Contact Us more about FFS program registration When you complete the FFS program registration form, based on your responses you will be added to one of two lists for Autism Services: "Waitlist- Does not meet criteria" or "Ready to Go-Meets criteria". You will only be contacted by Lansdowne to be offered a spot in an FFS program if you have communicated that you currently meet the following eligibility criteria: Your child is a registered client with Lansdowne Children's Centre Autism Services You currently have funding available to purchase the minimum contract amount (1 hr/week for 3 months, $2220) or have scheduled your determination of needs meeting with AccessOAP What is an Intensive ABA program? The Lansdowne Children's Centre Intensive ABA program is a fee-for-service therapy intended for children ages 0 to 12 years. This Autism Services program teaches your child essential skills and management of challenging behaviours. Learn More What is a Goal-based ABA program? The Lansdowne Children's Centre Goal-based ABA program is a fee-for-service therapy available to children and youth ages newborn to 18 years. This program helps your child to reach their unique goals in a series of weekly appointments, delivered in a mix of 1:1, groups and workshops, with an emphasis on parent/caregiver training/consultation. Learn More What happens after FFS registration? After your completed form is submitted you will receive an automated email confirmation. Next, one of our family support workers will review your updated registration and determine if you meet the required criteria to begin a fee-for-service ABA program with Autism Services. For those on the "Ready to Go" list... When your program has availability you will receive an offer of service email from Lansdowne, delivered to the email address currently on file with us from your most-recent registration form. This offer will include an an expiry date. Please respond to the offer with urgency. Failure to respond and complete the acceptance form before the expiry date will result in forfeit of your child's priority in the wait list. You will be required to restart the process again with a new registration form. Core Clinical Funding typically expires after 12-months. Accepting services from another provider will not impact your access to any Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre.

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

Get involved with Lansdowne by attending Centre, Foundation and Community events #ForTheKids. Education, Socials, Support and Fundraising opportunities. Lansdowne Event Calendar May 2026 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 27 5:00 p.m. Autism Services Teen Social Group 14-17 28 29 30 1 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) 2 3 4 5 6 4:30 p.m. Autism Services Video Game Night ages 10-14 7 12:15 a.m. Autism Services: Building Dressing Skills Lunch and Learn +6 more 8 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) 9 10 11 12 4:30 p.m. Autism Services Bricks and Building Club ages 8-12 +1 more 13 14 15 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) 16 17 18 12:00 a.m. Lansdowne Children's Centre sites closed 19 20 5:00 p.m. Job Fair, Support Worker-Respite 21 5:00 p.m. Autism Services Girl's Night Out ages 11-15 +1 more 22 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) 23 24 25 5:00 p.m. Autism Services Teen Social Group 14-17 26 27 28 5:00 p.m. Autism Services Parent Appreciation Project 29 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) 6 7 10:00 a.m. Rotary Brantford Classic Run - Join our Lansdowne Cruisers! List View

Lansdowne Children's Centre connects families of infants, children and youth, with communication, developmental, and/or physical child development needs with services, supports and resources designed to help a child realize their potential. Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development Services & Programs Lansdowne Children's Centre connects caregivers with local child development services and support. Conditions can include: Autism Specturm Diagnosis (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spina Bifida, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Intellectual Disabilities (ID), Chromosomal disorders and Neurological conditions. SmartStart Hub Occupational Therapy Autism Services Physiotherapy Family Engagement Speech and Language Infant and Preschool Respite Services Lifespan Services Recreation Services Use these drop-down menus to filter all the available services and programs Filter by region Filter by service View as Cards Reset 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ... 14 Open AUTISM SERVICES Caregiver-Mediated Early Years Program These play-based and child-led programs are no cost to the family and designed for young children, ages 12 months to 48 months. We build caregivers’ capacity to support their child’s skill development with strategies that may help their young children learn new skills and meet individual goals. Open AUTISM SERVICES Entry to School Families registered with OAP are selected and invited by the government agency to participate in this program. The Entry to School program was introduced as a bridge to kindergarten for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Open AUTISM SERVICES Foundational Family Services FREE resources, services and supports to work with your child and participate in their learning and development. Foundational Family Services provide access to Clinics, Webinars and Info Sharing.

Questions or concerns about your child's developing communication abilities? This milestone guide invites you to check off the skills that your child is demonstrating on a consistent basis. If your child does not meet all the milestones for their age, we recommend that you complete a referral submission to SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne Children’s Centre to gain access to resources, assessment, services and supports. We can help your child to realize their optimal potential. Start Instructions Feedback 6 months 9 months 12 months 18 months 24 months 30 months 36 months Speech & Language Development Checklist, 0 - 36 months Do you have questions or concerns about your child's communication abilities? We can help To begin, continue to the Instructions tab, or select the age that is closest to the age of your child. By 6 months old my child can: Turn towards sounds Watch your face when you talk Smile and laugh in response to your smiles and laughs Make different cries for different needs, e.g. tired, hungry Make different noises, e.g. coo, gurgle Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 ... 5 Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open What Role Do Parents Play in Early Language Intervention? Open Why Interaction Matters - Part 1 Speech & Language Development Checklist, 0 - 36 months Every child learns and develops in their own unique way. This communication checklist provides development milestones that most children are demonstrating in each age group. Check off the abilities that your child is demonstrating on a consistent basis. If you have concerns about unchecked milestones. first consult the online resources provided for more information. The recommended streaming videos and printable activities will help you enage in play-based learning with your child. Often these universal strategies for skill development will help a child's progress. If you have multiple incomplete milestones, and especially if you have incomplete milestones from an earlier age group, please consider completing a referral with SmartStart Hub to access opportunities for assessment, support and therapy services. There is no cost to access SmartStart Hub resources, services and supports at Lansdowne Children's Centre. By 9 months old my child can: Respond to his/her name Understand “no” Get what they want by sound and gesture, e.g. reaching to be picked up Play social games like ‘peek-a-boo’ Babble and repeat sound, e.g. “babababa” Enjoy being around people Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 ... 5 Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open What Role Do Parents Play in Early Language Intervention? Open Why Interaction Matters - Part 1 By 12 months old my child can: Follow simple directions, e.g. sit down Use at least three words Babble using lots of different sounds Shake head for “no” Draw your attention to an object by using gestures or sound and looking at you, e.g. looks up to the sky and points to a bird and then looks back at you Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... 6 Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open What Role Do Parents Play in Early Language Intervention? Open Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate By 18 months old my child can: Point to several body parts Use at least 20 words Make at least 4 different consonant sounds – b, n, d, g, w, h Respond to yes/no and “wh” questions, e.g. “Do you want a drink?”, “Where’s the truck?” Start to put two words together, e.g. “Mommy bye bye” Understand simple directions, e.g. “put your hat on“ or “go get the doll” Understand concepts like “in” or “off” Engage in pretend play, e.g. giving a doll a drink Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 7 Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open What Role Do Parents Play in Early Language Intervention? Open Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate By 24 months old my child can: Use at least 100 words Consistently put two or more words together, e.g. “bubble go up” Use at least two pronouns, e.g. “mine”, “you” Be understood 50% of the time by unfamiliar people Follow two-step directions, e.g. “go get your car and put in the toy box” Enjoy playing with other children and start to imitate them Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 7 Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open What Role Do Parents Play in Early Language Intervention? Open Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate By 30 months old my child can: Say their name Consistently use 3-4 words in a sentence Use more than 350 different words Use some adult grammar, e.g. “two dogs”, “baby’s crying” Use action words (eat, jump) and pronouns (you, mine) Produce 2-3 syllable words, e.g. ba-na-na Understand concepts such as big/little, and prepositions such as in, off, under Have complex play sequences, e.g. put blocks in a truck, drive it, then dump them Take short turns with other children Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 7 Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open What Role Do Parents Play in Early Language Intervention? Open Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate By 36 months old my child can: Use sentence of 4-6 words with adult-like grammar Be understood 75% of the time by everyone Follow long, complex directions Ask “wh” questions eg “what”, “where” Use descriptive words like colour and size Use “in” and “on” when asked “where” questions Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 7 Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open What Role Do Parents Play in Early Language Intervention? Open Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate When you're done, please come back to this tab and let us know about your checklist experience. Your feedback helps us to improve. Thank you! How was your experience? Don’t love it Not great Good Really good Love it Where are you from? How old is your child? Submit Thank You! Your feedback has been submitted.

Lansdowne is looking for skilled volunteers, passionate about the services and programs supporting our region's children and youth. Preparing for Tomorrow's Children and Youth Share your voice with Lansdowne Children's Centre Notice: Lansdowne Centre Board positions are coming available as of June 2025. We welcome your application for future consideration. Thank you! If you prefer a printed application form, click here for a PDF version Board Member Application Board Member Eligibility Members (and therefore, applicants) must be at least 18 years of age. Applicants must undergo background checks [police and Child & Family Services of Grand Erie] Connection with Lansdowne Children's Centre as a past client, client family or caregiver is beneficial, but is not a prerequisite for consideration. The Board of Directors for Lansdowne Children’s Centre has a maximum of 16 voting members, and an Ex-Officio appointed Medical Director. Your Board Committment Board members are required to attend monthly meetings, typically during midday. The Board meets as a united group on alternating months. Committees meet as sub-groups on alternate months and as scheduled. Board membership requires participation on a Committee. One Board member also serves as a liaison to Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation Board Participation and attendance at Centre and community functions, including Lansdowne Foundation events, is valued but not mandatory. Application Questions With a priority on diversity, equity and inclusion, our Governance Committee is seeking representation and participation from across our catchment area, including Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We promote a welcoming environment, a safe place for free conversation about skills, services and supports needed to meet the interests and demands of the children, youth and families seeking services and programs at Lansdowne Children's Centre. The demographic questionnaire is a guideline, not a directive. It is our intention is to promote awareness and outreach to new candidates. This outreach also inquires about skillsets representing current gaps in our board competencies. The Lansdowne Children's Centre Board of Directors is committed to having a Board composition that reflects the cultural diversity of our community and the diverse population we serve with respect to age, gender, religion, identity, Indigeneity, being a Person of Colour or 2SLGTBQ+, etc. We encourage individuals with lived experience of marginalization to apply and self-identify in their application. We encourage each candidate to consider all your life experiences that you feel could be value-added to our organization’s mission, and share what motivates you to want to volunteer your time and expertise in service of our clients: past, current and waiting, children, youth and their families. Apply Here Your First Name Your Last Name Your Email Address Your Phone Number Street Address City Postal / Zip code Region/State/Province Your Age Group Please complete the following ratings so that we can include your knowledge, skills and experience along with that of current Board members. 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Please take a moment to write about yourself, expanding on areas where you feel your experience, skills and perspective will bring added value to our Board conversations. Consider items like your education, career development, community involvement and lived experience. Please identify any factors you feel make your perspective unique, and impactful to conversations about the services and supports that Lansdowne Children's Centre provides for infants, children, youth, and their families. Tell us about your skills, experiences and perspective... Apply Now > Thanks for applying! We will RSVP by e-mail within 5 - 7 work days.

Putting the 'FUN' in functional learning, Recreation Services at Lansdowne 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. All Services Index RECREATION SERVICES Recreation Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford Start Referral What are Recreation Services? Putting the 'FUN' in functional learning, Recreation Services provide opportunities designed to assist and encourage children and youth clients to take advantage of individual or group activities directed towards promoting growth and development. These activities allow clients to explore their interests, exercise their skill sets and pursue personal development. To be eligible for recreation services the child/youth must be a registered client with Lansdowne Children's Centre and meet the requirements as set per-program. For more information about recreation programs please speak with your Lansdowne service provider or contact SmartStart Hub. Recreation programs include: Every Kids Counts (EKC) Camp and Recreation (CARE) Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Recreation programs click on an image to learn more 1 1 ... 1 ... 1 Camp and Recreation (CARE) Every Kid Counts (EKC) Therapeutic Recreation (TR) READY FOR REFERRAL? CLICK HERE 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

Lansdowne speech and language services helps infants and children develop their communication skills, including speech sounds, understanding and producing language, and using language to interact with others. All Services Index REHABILITATION SERVICES Speech & Language Therapy at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe Start Referral What is Speech and Language Therapy? (SLT) Speech and Language therapy at Lansdowne Children's Centre focuses on helping infants and children develop their communication skills. Communication includes speech sound production, understanding and producing language and using language to interact with others. Areas we work on in speech and language therapy: Understanding words and sentences Using words and putting words together Using language to interact with others Making speech sounds Stuttering Feeding and swallowing concerns Speech & Language Supports click on an image to learn more 1 2 1 ... 1 2 ... 2 Checklist, Speech & Language Development 0 - 36 months Preschool Speech & Language Therapy (PSL) School-Based Speech & Language Therapy (SBRS-ST) Access FREE resources online Connect with streaming videos, printable tip sheets and home-based activities based on proven universal strategies to help your child's development. PLUS, connect with community-based resources and services. Open Resources What is a Speech-Language Pathologist? Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) at Lansdowne provide assessment and treatment for infants and children with communication delays or disorders, or feeding and swallowing concerns. What is a Communicative Disorders Assistant? A Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) at Lansdowne provides speech and language intervention under the supervision of a SLP. READY FOR REFERRAL? CLICK HERE 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