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Event Calendar News Blog Service Guide Resources Work With Us About Us Centre Board Contact Us Home We are working to respond within 90 days. Thank You for your referral to SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne Children's Centre For urgent matters and questions, please contact the SmartStart Hub team by phone, at 1-519-753-3 153 ext. 507 or toll free, at 1-800-454-7186 ext. 507 Next Steps... Lansdowne Children's Centre is working to provide wait list and active client families with online resources. Scroll down for opportunities to: Connect with other Lansdowne families and mentors Discover strategy-based education tools and tips Stream videos about different child development, parent and family experiences and strategies ​ Connect With Other Lansdowne Families Meet peer mentors and connect with other Lansdowne families who "get it" on Facebook and in-person at social events (childcare provided). Open Facebook Group Connect With Our Family Enagagement Coordinator Meet Renee! She hosts many of our family events and is available to help you with questions and resources. Email Renee Streaming Videos from Autism Services Strategies and Tips presented by in recorded presentations and workshops. Open Autism Services Streaming Videos on YouTube Learn more about Lansdowne and available video resources on our YouTube Channel Open YouTube Check the Event Calendar Discover and register for upcoming Lansdowne and community events. Open Event Calendar More Family Resources Learn more about Lansdowne and available video resources on our YouTube Channel Family Resources Quick Links About Lansdowne Service Guide Mission and History Strategic Plan Board of Directors Annual Report Job Opportunities Member Portal Contact Us For Families Referrals | SmartStart Hub Services & Supports Events & Registrations Resource Directory Community Resources Lansdowne Link News Family Support Network Member Portal Contact Us For Supporters Lansdowne Foundation Building For Tomorrow Foundation Board Fundraising Events Client Stories Partner Profiles Impact Report Ways To Give Give Today Contact Us

Welcome to Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford Fee-For Service ABA Intensive Autism Services Brant at Lansdowne Children's Centre is your: Eligible provider for Evidence-Based Services Eligible provider for Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Local provider for Ministry-Funded Foundational Family Services Fee-for-service programs at Lansdowne Children's Centre start at $149/hour. as of January 1, 2024 APPLY TODAY 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. Available for children and youth ages Birth to 12 years What is Intensive ABA therapy? Intensive ABA therapy treatment is 6+ hours and/or a minimum of 3 scheduled appointments per week. Treatment is primarily provided at a 1:1 - child to therapist - ratio, with daily opportunities for interaction and play with peers. Children will be taught essential skills and the management of challenging behaviours, working across several developmental domains, including: Language Communication Play Social interactions Personal hygiene Toileting School-readiness ​ Who is eligible? Intensive ABA therapy is available for children/youth, age birth to 12 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). ​ What can I expect? Individualized assessment will determine specific goals for your child before treatment begins. There will be an emphasis upon parent involvement and training within this intervention. Therapy will be provided at Lansdowne Children’s Centre in Brantford. Intensive ABA therapy is a commitment of 6+ hours per week. ​ 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 or you can complete an Online Referral, CLICK HERE ​ 5_edited 4_edited IMG_1267_edited 5_edited 1/10

Volunteer Locations Pre-Order Social Media About Us How can you help? ​ Choose one of the available web links to apply to volunteer at a participating Tim Hortons Restaurant in Brantford, and give the gift of your time and energy to help the #SmileCookie campaign in support of Brant Food for Thought and Lansdowne Children’s Centre Foundation. SignUp portals will close April 23, 2024. ​ List of participating locations and links to volunteer registration follow below. Would you like to decorate cookies or be a customer greeter? Participating Locations 53 Dalhousie (Downtown Brantford) Volunteer 360 Conklin Rd (West Brant, Blackburn Drive) Volunteer 184 Brant Rd (Hwy 24N, by Oaks of St George) Volunteer 80 King George (at A&W) Volunteer 1290 Colborne East (Cainsville) Volunteer 177 Paris Rd (Tollgate) Volunteer 440 Colborne St (West Brant, by Fire Station) Volunteer 265 King George Road (FoodBasics plaza) Volunteer 648 Colborne St (Pauline Johnson school) Volunteer 11 Sinclair Blvd (at 403) Volunteer 226 West St (@Dundas St) Volunteer 225 Henry St (at Rona+) Volunteer 610 West St (Zehrs Plaza) Volunteer 50 Market St South (Across from Elemtns Casino) Volunteer To view Smile Cookie volunteer opportunities available at all participating Tim Hortons restaurants in Brantford area, click here . ​ Per-store locations and volunteer registration links: Pre-Order Your Smile Cookies Visit the Tim Hortons app, Uber Eats, Door Dash or Skip the Dishes, to see if your Smile Cookies can be ordered online. OR Pre-order your Tim Hortons Smile Cookies locally. Download, print and complete the order form , and submit it to your nearest participating Tim Hortons Restaurant no less than 48 hours ahead of your specified pick up date & time. Reference the list of participating locations (above) for drop-off locations. DOWNLOAD Follow us and tag #SmileCookie We're looking for the biggest and brightest smiles! ​ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @BrantFoodForThought and @LansdowneChildrens and share your smiles. Tag us , and add #smilecookie for your chance to WIN a Tim Hortons gift card! To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. About Us Brant Food for Thought Brant Food For Thought contributes to a child’s ability to learn by facilitating and supporting Universal Student Nutrition Programs in elementary and secondary schools in Brantford and in the County of Brant. Visit their website, www.brantfoodforthought.ca Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation contributes support for the programs, services and resources accessed by children and youth with special needs, and their families, at Lansdowne Children's Centre. The Every Kid Counts program, for example, relies on community-based funding to pair support workers with children and youth who require assistance to attend community camp with their peers, at no charge to the family. Visit their website, www.lansdownecentre.ca/foundation

Ways To Give Events News Meet The Kids Donor Stories Our Board Contact Us Welcome to the Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation newsroom. ​ We love to share stories about the impact our donors are making, the generosity of our community and stories of accomplishments and activities of our kids. Have a story to share? Please contact us . ​ Looking for a story or event? Try using the keyword search bar. Lansdowne Shares 6 days ago Brant Beacon Amplifies Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll Celebration original story and photos shared by Brant Beacon news, from the 2024 Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll fundraising event in Brant Park, hosted 27 views Lansdowne Shares 6 days ago Brantford Expositor Shares Heroes Walk and Roll Success photos from the Brantford Expositor taken at the 2024 Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll fundraising event in Brant Park, hosted by Lansdowne Ch 3 views Joshua Paxton 6 days ago 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 Joshua Paxton Oct 1 RBC Volunteers Ready for Lansdowne Heroes Walk, Raised Over $10,000 Team members from RBC Royal Bank of Canada Brantford donated their time helping with event preparations for the sixth annual Heroes Walk and 16 views Tamara Botting Oct 1 Donation bump for Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation from Beach Wave Volleyball tourney For the third consecutvie year, Beach Wave Volleyball has hosted a tournament to raise funds to support Lansdowne Children’s Centre. 8 views Lansdowne Foundation Sep 27 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 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 Services & Programs All Services Index Autism Services Early Intervention Family Engagement Lifespan Team Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Recreation Respite Services SmartStart Hub Speech & Language Use the drop-down menus below to filter all the available resources View as Cards Filter by region Filter by service Reset 1 2 3 4 1 ... 1 2 3 4 ... 4 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. Open AUTISM SERVICES Goal-Based ABA Therapy, Birth to 18 years old Fee for Service - use your OAP funding or personal funds - 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, with an emphasis on parent/caregiver training/consultation. Open AUTISM SERVICES Intensive ABA Therapy, Birth to 12 years old Fee for Service - use your OAP funding or personal funds - Intensive ABA therapy treatment is 6+ hours and/or a minimum of 3 scheduled appointments per week. Treatment is primarily provided at a 1:1 - child to therapist - ratio, with daily opportunities for interaction and play with peers. Open AUTISM SERVICES Starting Autism Services, First Steps How to get started with Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre. Connect with one of our Family Support Workers and/or try our 4-step registration guide to connect with Access OAP (Ontario Autism Program) and SmartStart Hub. Open AUTISM SERVICES, RESPITE Respite Services, Autism Spectrum Diagnosis (ASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) Respite supports children to age 18 with a confirmed ASD diagnosis. Support can include 1:1 help working on the child's goals, or to give family relief. Can be used to purchase other forms of respite. Open FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Family Advisory Council (FAC) The Family Advisory Council’s role is to advocate for client and family centered care at Lansdowne Children Centre... Open FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Family Centred Guiding Principles Family support principles are belief statements about how supports and resources ought to be made available to parents/families involved in early childhood intervention... Open FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Family Engagement Coordinator Facilitates peer-to-peer mentoring, education, support and networking opportunities, in one-to-one and group events, for families of Lansdowne infant, child and youth clients. Open FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Family Engagement on FACEBOOK A private Facebook Group hosted and monitored by Lansdowne client family peers and the Family Engagement Coordinator, providing opportunity to network socially and ask questions. Open FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Lansdowne Event Calendar Connect with Lansdowne and community events.

All Services Index LIFESPAN SUPPORT SERVICES Lifespan Support Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe Start Referral What are Lifespan Support Services? Lansdowne Children's Centre offers children, youth and their families access to support services to help with navigation of challenging transitions, emotions, conflicts and scheduling. Lifespan support services include: Family Service Coordinators Child and Youth Workers Social Workers Lifespan Support Services click on an image to learn more 1 1 ... 1 ... 1 Child and Youth Worker (CYW) Family Service Coordinator (FSC) Social Worker (SW) 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

Lansdowne Charity Motorcycle Ride - INFORMATION NIGHT - Thursday August 15, 2024 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE CHARITY MOTORCYCLE RIDE FUNDRAISER EVENT! EVENT DETAILS REGISTRATION SPONSORSHIP AMBASSADORS CONTACT US INFORMATION NIGHT WE RIDE #FORTHE KIDS ​ Join this police-escorted, no touch down motorcycle ride leaving from Brantford to tour Grand River com munities and scenery, including Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant counties. Your registration is ALL INCLUSIVE of the day's entertainment, including: Live Music, Vendor Displays, Continental Breakfast, Hot Lunch and Door Prizes! ​ Help raise money for special needs programs and supports accessed by children and youth at Lansdowne Children's Centre. VOLUNTEER ROUTE MAP https://www.lansdownecentre.ca/event-details/charity-motorcycle-ride-information-night LAST DAY FOR ONLINE TICKET ORDERS, THURSDAY, JULY 4 ORDER 50/50 TICKETS 20th annual Charity Motorcycle Ride 50/50 Draw. Raffle license #M849580. The draw will take place at the 20th anniversary Lansdowne Charity Motorcycle Ride, held at Brimich Logistics - 15 Kraemer's Way, Brantford - on Saturday, July 6, 2024. The scheduled draw time is 1:30 p.m. Winner will be contacted by email/phone if not present at the event. The ticket holder does not have to be present to win. The ticket holder must be a resident of Ontarioto be eligible to claim the prize. The ticket owner must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible to claim the prize. Lansdowne Children's Centre staff and board members are eligible to participate . Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation staff and board members are not eligible to win the prize. For any contest questions or concerns, please email ckingyens@lansdownecc.com Meet Lexa, Autumn and Alexis, our 2024 Youth Ambassadors. Learn their stories and show your support with a donation to their fundraising team. AMBASSADORS Lansdowne CMR21? Volunteer Information Night Will Explore A Possible Future LANSDOWNE FAMILIES SALUTE MOTORCYCLE FUNDRAISERS Brandt Group of Companies Joins Ride #ForTheKids 1 2 3 4 5 Thank You Sponors! Events like this can't happen without the support of outstanding community parnters. ​ Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation is grateful for the generous sponsors and gift in kind partners who make this event happen. ​ Thank You, for all your support of Lansdowne Children's Centre and the thousands of infants, children and youth who access Lansdowne programs and services. ​ You are making a difference. WHY WE RIDE... #FORTHE KIDS Funds raised with the Lansdowne Charity Motorcycle Ride support critical programs at Lansdowne Children's Centre that help our community's children and youth with special needs. With your generous support: You have helped youth discover their independence and learn life skills; You have helped a child's family gain access to mobility equipment; You have helped a child with special needs make friends at a camp experience in the community.

To apply to work with Lansdowne Children's Centre please complete the online form (below), attach your resume and click the submit button. Please include any previous work experience related to the position(s) you are applying for. We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Apply to Lansdowne Children's Centre What is the title of the position you would like to apply for? First Name Email Web link to your LinkedIn profile Last Name Phone number to reach you Available to start as of (date) Highest level of education please choose an option Name and location of your education institution and your degree(s) earned Do you have previous hands-on experience in providing service with a special needs population? * Yes No Provide a short summary of your previous work experience and your work-related goals Please attach your resume. PDF or Word document preferred. Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Submit Thank you! Your application has been submitted.

1/4 Ways To Give Events News Meet The Kids Donor Stories Our Board Contact Us Help a child with special needs realize their potential. GIVE TODAY Ways To Give Events News Impact MAKE A DIFFERENCE Make tomorrow a better day #FORTHE KIDS . Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation supports special needs programs and services at Lansdowne Children's Centres in Brantford, Simcoe, Caledonia and Dunnville. ​ Through your generous gifts we are able to help children and youth and their families with access to: Specialty equipment Support workers Community-based programs Centre-run programs ​ Recreation programs supported by Lansdowne Foundation include: Day Camps, After School Programs, Art Programs, Summer Camps and other activities that build life skills through recreation, socialization and play. ​ Charitable Registration #11881-6883-RR0001 Give Today Ways To Give Foundation News and Stories More News Brant Beacon Amplifies Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll Celebration Brantford Expositor Shares Heroes Walk and Roll Success Mission Accomplished! Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll Reaches Goal LoadMoreFounation JOIN OUR MISSION! To enhance and enrich the lives of the children and families that Lansdowne Children’s Centre serves by raising funds and goodwill throughout the community. # FORTHE KIDS . Our Vision: The Foundation is a trusted funding partner of the Centre, and community giving is the margin of excellence in advancing the work of the Centre with children/youth with special needs and their families. Our Values: ​Stewardship We cherish our donors and all that this entails. Compassion We show compassion for our children, families, donors and each other in our interactions in house and in the community. Accountability We endeavour to be open and accountable in our dealings with donors, colleagues, partners, staff, and clients. Determination We are unrelenting in the ethical pursuit of our goals and objectives. A Culture of Philanthropy We strive to help every donor, volunteer, client family and staff member understand that the power of philanthropy can be a driving force in the advancement of the LCC Mission. Our Strategic Plan OUR DREAM The programs supported by community grants and fund-raised dollars assist children and youth with special needs to participate fully in the lives of their families and communities by promoting participation in the least restrictive environment. Programs are designed to provide opportunities for children and youth with special needs to experience ways to socialize and enjoy leisure pursuits in a safe and supported environment. ​ Participating in recreation and leisure activities builds confidence and capacity, opening doors for participation in mainstream offerings and lifelong commitment to health and wellness. Accessibility LEGACY GIVING Remembering Lansdowne Children’s Centre in your will is an example of a planned or legacy gift, a lasting way to ensure that we can provide children and youth of our community with the services and supports they need for years to come. ​ Planned gifts are made through a bequest, life insurance policy, securities, charitable gift annuities, trust funds and RRSPs. Please contact our Foundation Office to discuss your Bequest, and meet with your financial planning professional to learn more about the potential tax benefits of legacy gifting. Contact Us Donor Bill of Rights Our Board ACCOUNTABILITY Lansdowne Children’s Centre Foundation is a transparent organization, committed to our donors and their privacy. With respect to the Association of Fundraising Professional’s “Donor Bill of Rights”, the Foundation ensures that our members are held accountable by the Centre’s Executive Director and Foundation Board, execute stewardship and embody Lansdowne’s defining characteristics: respect, inclusion, diversity, and empowerment. Donors are given the utmost respect for their privacy and are properly receipted, in accordance with Canadian Revenue Agency’s regulations. ​ Our Lansdowne Children’s Centre Foundation is committed to respecting the wishes of our donors. We will respect donor privacy and insure that the donation is applied to the program as stipulated by the donor. e receipt all donations according to CRA regulations. Thank you for all donations supporting our kids. You have made a difference. The Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation is governed by a Foundation Board and is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency. Charitable Registration No: 11881-6883-RR0001 ​ Telling the Lansdowne story to the community is a mandate of our foundation. It is critical that our community understands the value of our children’s treatment centre. ​ Our Foundation team is trained in all aspects of giving and is always available to discuss a donation # FORTHE KIDS at Lansdowne Children's Centre. ​ We sincerely thank you for visiting our website today and hope that you appreciate the importance of our mission to support infant, children and youth clients of Lansdowne Children's Centre and their families.

JOB POSTING: Autism Services View All Job Posts Speech Language Pathologist - Autism Services STATUS/POSITION TYPE: Permanent Full-time COMPENSATION: UNIONIZED: $37.38 to $42.48 Yes LOCATION: Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk The Speech – Language Pathologist provides assessments, treatments and consultations for children and youth in a variety of settings. • Provides and documents assessments for clients • Establishes and implements goal-oriented treatment plans • Supports parents, childcare centres and schools • Provides treatment services in accordance with best practices • Completes case notes, reports, referrals and other documentation • Collaborates with other service providers, agencies and professionals • Develops and implements workshops, presentations and in-services • Establishes good rapport with children, families, and involved professionals. • Follows health and safety policies, programs and procedures • Perform other duties as assigned. Event Calendar News Blog Service Guide Resources Work With Us About Us Centre Board Contact Us continue scrolling down for more job description details APPLY FOR THIS POSITION YOU BELONG HERE. • HOOPP Company Pension • Extended Health Care o Dental Care o Life Insurance o Vision Care • Short Work Week – 35 Hours (excludes unpaid meal break) • Paid time off o 1.67 days of paid vacation for each month (goes up again after 6 years) o 2 paid floater days o 3 paid days off between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. o 5 paid emergency leave days o Up to 20 paid sick days per year • Casual Dress • Free on-site Parking EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: • Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology • Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech –Language Pathologists of Ontario EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE: • Experience working with clients who have special needs • Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally • Demonstrate ability to work within a family-centered approach Speech Language Pathologist - Autism Services APPLY FOR THIS POSITION Lansdowne Children’s Centre provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation. ​ We thank all applicants , however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted

JOB POSTING: Autism Clinical View All Job Posts Autism Therapist STATUS/POSITION TYPE: Perm Full-time COMPENSATION: UNIONIZED: Salary Range Min $45,268 to Max $53,255 Yes LOCATION: Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk The Autism Therapist provides treatment services to Children/Youth 1:1 and in small groups. The incumbent offers consultations, workshops and trainings to assist clients and their families. The Autism Therapist reports to the Clinical Supervisor (BCBA/BCaBA). • Promotes the dignity, respect and wellbeing of each client and their families • Implements individual treatment plans as approved by the Clinical Supervisor • Organizes and leads therapeutic groups • Provides treatment sessions in coordination with family, school and other services • Researches and develops parent training materials and resources • Documents treatment plans, strategies and data • Reports and responds to health care needs of clients • Follows all health and safety protocols • Establishes good rapport with children, families, and involved professionals • Performs other duties as assigned. Event Calendar News Blog Service Guide Resources Work With Us About Us Centre Board Contact Us continue scrolling down for more job description details APPLY FOR THIS POSITION YOU BELONG HERE. • HOOPP Company Pension • Extended Health Care o Dental Care o Life Insurance o Vision Care • Short Work Week – 35 Hours (excludes unpaid meal break) • Paid time off o 1.67 days of paid vacation for each month (goes up again after 6 years) o 2 paid floater days o 3 paid days off between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. o 5 paid emergency leave days o Up to 20 paid sick days per year • Casual Dress • Free on-site Parking EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: • College Diploma relevant to working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Autism and Behaviour Sciences preferred) • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) preferred • Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE: • Previous experience working with children with special needs. • Valid Driver’s License and access to a Vehicle preferred • Use variety of software (word, excel, zoom) • Communicate effectively • Able to work in an environment that requires concentration and repetitive physical movements • Ability to flex daily schedules and provide treatment to clients Autism Therapist APPLY FOR THIS POSITION Lansdowne Children’s Centre provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation. ​ We thank all applicants , however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted

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