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All Services Index REHABILITATION SERVICES Occupational Therapy at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe Start Referral What is Occupational Therapy? (OT) Occupational Therapists (OT) at Lansdowne Children's Centre work with infants, children and youth. and their families, to improve skills and participation in daily activities. OT focuses on fine motor skills, typically thought of as the use of hands and upper extremities. Fine motor skills include activities such as reaching, grasping and manipulating objects with your hands, and can also involve vision, specifically visual motor skills, often referred to as hand-eye coordination. Areas we work on in occupational therapy: Feeding (using a fork or spoon or cup) Self-care (getting dressed, brushing hair, brushing teeth) Playing (gripping toys, stacking blocks) Printing and drawing (using a pencil or crayon) Cutting with scissors (using tools effectively) Emotional regulation (getting calm, alert, and ready to learn, play and/or interact with others) Occupational Therapy Supports click on an image to learn more 1 2 1 ... 1 2 ... 2 Development Checklist, Early Years Milestones Occupational Therapy at Lansdowne (OT) School-Based Occupational Therapy (SBRS-OT) 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 an Occupational Therapist? Occupational therapists (OT) are health care professionals who help people to resume or maintain participation in a variety of tasks – their occupations (jobs), leisure and social activities, getting around, caring for themselves and their home, and much more. A child's occupation is to play, and to learn through play, so an occupational therapist will help an infant/child/youth to reach their potential in developing skills necessary to enage with their environment and the people and objects around them. ​ What is an Occupational Therapy Assistant? Occupational therapy assistants (OTA) work under the direction of an occupational therapist to provide a treatment plan for each client. This may include activities such as teaching a client and their family the proper way to move from a bed into a wheelchair, how to do therapeutic exercises, or complete daily living tasks. READY FOR REFERRAL? CLICK HERE You Belong Here. Are you passionate about helping infants, children and youth realize their potential? Are you seeking a career in pediatrics? Discover why team members join Lansdowne Children's Centre. Job Opportunities

Resource Directory Event Calendar News Blog Service Guide Resources Work With Us About Us Centre Board Contact Us Some resources require being a logged-in website member to grant access. Website membership is free, and only requires a name and email address. Featured Topics 1 1 ... 1 ... 1 Road Safety with Kids Helping Your Picky Eater Explore New Foods Advocacy Workshop - Part 1 - Intro to Advocacy Use the drop-down menus below to filter all the available resources Filter by interest or activity Filter by service Reset 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... 9 Worth the Wait, Speech Interactions Guidelines For Clients and Families Regarding Exclusion Due To Illness PDF Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Referral Form | SmartStart Hub Services Health & Safety and Service Delivery Printable Referral Form Start Here Guide, Starting Service With Lansdowne PDF Milestones Matter: Developmental Milestones PDF for print Privacy Information Compliments and Concerns, Process and Policy Milestones: Speech & Language Checklist, 0 - 36mth PDF for print Transition to Adult Services: A Guide PDF

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 physical, cultural, and/or social 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) Horticulture Club Art felt minds LCC Dance Crew Drama Club 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 helping infants, children and youth realize their potential? Are you seeking a career in pediatrics? Discover why team members join Lansdowne Children's Centre. Job Opportunities

Event Calendar News Blog Service Guide Resources Work With Us About Us Centre Board Contact Us Services & Programs All Services Index Autism Services Early Intervention Family Engagement Lifespan Team Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Recreation Respite Services SmartStart Hub Speech & Language Featured Programs 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 ... 5 SPEECH THERAPY, INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS Preschool Speech & Language Therapy (PSL) SMARTSTART HUB How We Provide Service and Supports INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS Infant and Child Development Program (ICDP) Use the drop-down menus below to filter all the available resources View as List Filter by region Filter by service Reset 1 2 3 4 1 ... 1 2 3 4 ... 4 RESPITE SERVICES Alternate Care HN AUTISM SERVICES Behavioural Services age 6 and older LIFESPAN SUPPORT SERVICES Child and Youth Worker (CYW) HN AUTISM SERVICES Autism Services HN AUTISM SERVICES Behavioural Services up to age 6 SPEECH, PHYSIO, OCCUPATIONAL, HITS Development Checklist, Early Years Milestones INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS Autism Services RECREATION SERVICES Camp and Recreation (CARE) SPEECH THERAPY, INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS Development Checklist, Speech & Language 0 - 36 months HN AUTISM SERVICES Autism Services Caregiver-Mediated Early Years Program AUTISM SERVICES Caregiver-Mediated Early Years Program INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS Developmental Pediatrician

Ways To Give Events News Meet The Kids Donor Stories Our Board Contact Us Making a Difference For Children and Youth Share your voice with Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation 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 Foundation as a past client, client family, event participant or foundation partner is beneficial, but is not a prerequisite for consideration. ​ The Board of Directors for Lansdowne Children’s Centre Foundation 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 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 Foundation 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, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGTBQ+, religion, ethnicity, 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 converations about supporting the services and supports that Lansdowne Children's Centre provides to children, youth and their families. We want to know why and how you want to help make a difference . Tell us about your skills, experiences and perspective... Apply Now > Thanks for applying! We will RSVP by e-mail within 5 - 7 work days.

Questions about a child's motor abilities? Child Development Checklist SmartStart Hub Visit the SmartStart Hub page and review the available development milestone checklists to consider how your child is progressing. If you have concerns, connect with SmartStart Hub by submitting a referral. Occupational Therapy Learn more about the occupational therapy services available at Lansdowne Children's Centre, helping infants, children and youth to develop everyday skills for independent living. Skill goals may include: grasping objects, handwriting, feeding, getting dressed, coordination and other fine motor skills. Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Physiotherapy Learn more about the physiotherapy services available at Lansdowne Children's Centre, helping infants, children and youth develop muscle strength, control and mobility. Skill goals may include: head control, standing, crawling, walking, or using mobility devices.

Resource Library Guidelines For Clients and Families Regarding Exclusion Due To Illness PDF As an agency working with the public, Lansdowne Children's Centre is accountable to provide a healthy environment. In this regard, individuals are encouraged to remain at home and away from others when ill, per Brant County Health Unit guidelines. Children and other family members with the following conditions should remain at home and away from others: CONDITION EXCLUSION PERIOD Chickenpox Until well enough to participate in all activities with no accompanying fever regardless of the state of the rash Chickenpox is a reportable disease and must be reported to the Local Medical Officer of Health Diarrhea 24 hours after Diarrhea stops Fever no symptoms for 24 hours Head Lice Until after the first treatment and no nits remain in the hair Impetigo Until the antibiotic prescribed by a doctor has been taken for at least one full day Influenza until 5 days after symptoms began Pink Eye, bacterial (conjunctivitis) with Discharge Until the antibiotic prescribed by a doctor has been taken for at least one full day Ringworm Until the treatment has started Strep Throat Until antibiotic treatment has been taken for one full day Vomiting N o vomiting for 24 hours For more information on these and other diseases please visit the Brant County Health Unit website at www.bchu.org or contact your family doctor or TELEHEALTH Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 for advice about care and treatment. Lansdowne Children's Centre reserves the right to send clients home from programs if our employees believe the client is too unwell to participate in services. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Guidelines For Clients and Families Regarding Exclusion Due To Illness PDF no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: ​

Ways To Give Events News Meet The Kids Donor Stories Our Board Contact Us Client Ambassadors Sharing their stories and representing the thousands of infants, children and youth who access resources, services and support at Lansdowne Children's Centre each year. Thank you to the wonderful Lansdowne clients and families who choose to share their stories with us and with you, our readers and donors. It is through generous gifts from our exceptional donors and corporate partners that many of these children get to enjoy childhood activities at Lansdowne Children's Centre, like camps, the arts and social activities, while also receiving exceptional care and treatment. ​ If you are a current or past Lansdowne client and would like to share your story and thanks with Lansdowne Foundation donors, please email Candace Kingyens at ckingyens@lansdownecc.com, and don't forget to include a photo. MADELYN Read Story MASON Read Story KENDRA Read Story BROOKE Read Story ZOE Read Story BROOKLYN Read Story BILLIE & LACEY Read Story JOSHUA Read Story AEVA Read Story The children and families of Lansdowne thank you for your support. Donate Today Contact Us

Event Calendar News Blog Service Guide Resources Work With Us About Us Centre Board Contact Us Do you have questions or concerns about your child's development? Lansdowne Children's Centre is a SmartStart Hub - a one-stop point of entry connecting families and caregivers with local child development services, supports and resources for a child's communication, developmental, and/or physical development needs. Start Here Lookup (All) Services Autism Services | Home Infant and Preschool Supports Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Speech and Language Lifespan Supports Respite Services Recreation Services Family Engagement Helping Kids discover potential. Lansdowne Children's Centre is a highly accredited children's treatment centre (CTC) and SmartStart Hub, connecting caregivers with resources, services & supports, for infants, children, and youth with physical, communication, and/or developmental needs. ​ Lansdowne works with children and their families in centres in Brantford, Simcoe, Caledonia and Dunnville, and in a variety of community settings such as homes, schools, childcares, early learning environments, and camps, as well as through virtual means using streaming video. ​ ​Lansdowne Children's Centre proudly delivers SmartStart Hub services, serving Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Featured Videos A PARENT STORY | Mike Gatopoulos shares about his son Jack's diagnosis of Williams Syndrome, the impact on their family, and the support they found with Lansdowne Children's Centre. MY LANSDOWNE STORY | Candace Kingyens shares how her experience with her daughter and Lansdowne Children's Centre drew her to join the Foundation team and help raise funds to support other families. MY LANSDOWNE STORY | Grace DeKoning is a communicative disorders assistant (CDA) with Lansdowne Children's Centre in Norfolk and shares her journey into pediatric speech therapy. Featured Video SEEKING OUR PLACE IN HISTORY | Lansdowne Children's Centre Executive Director Rita-Marie Hadley reads our Land Acknowledgement over video created by Six Nations Tourism on YouTube. Full video on their channel. LoadMoreHome LANSDOWNE LINK news blog More News Events Mission Accomplished! Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll Reaches Goal Lansdowne Heroes exceed the 2024 fundraising goal for the annual charity walk hosted by Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation. 2 views Service News Fall Events with Lansdowne, October Preview Check out some upcoming Caregiver and community events, and register or RSVP online using the Lansdowne Children's Centre event calendar. 171 views Events Rotary Club of Brantford’s deep connection to Lansdowne Children’s Centre celebrated at luncheon The Rotary Club of Brantford has had a significant and ongoing impact on what is today known as Lansdowne Children’s Centre. 12 views Events Ride the Bus to Heroes Walk and Roll with Sharp Bus Lines Sharp Bus Lines becomes a Lansdowne Hero, offering free rides to Brant Park for the Heroes Walk and Roll fundraiser event at Brant Park 29 views 1 2 3 4 5 Access coordinated team services. Lansdowne Children's Centre is privileged to have Dr. Ben Klein, a Developmental Paediatrician, as our Medical Director. ​ Clients receiving other services are eligible to have an assessment completed by the Developmental Paediatrician. ​ Clients needing multiple services are also eligible for Holistic Integrated Teams (HITs). In 2021, Lansdowne Children's Centre was recognized by the Chamber of Commerce of Brantford-Brant as winner of the Bell Community Builder Award. ​ In 2024, Lansdowne Children's Centre was recognized by Accreditation Canada as Accredited with Exemplary Standing. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES Our Family Centred Guiding Principles at Lansdowne Children's Centre 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 our staff should interact and treat families, children and youth clients. 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