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< Back Previous Next Anne Noyes Board Secretary Anne Noyes joined our Board in 2019 and is Principal I.L Thomas Odadrihonyanita Elementary School in Ohsweken.

Start Here Family Support Free Services Early Years ABA Intensive ABA Goal-Based Webinars < Back Please support our free webinars. Register your view. Routines - What they are, and why we use them Autism Services Brant Life is full of routines. In this webinar we talk about how to plan a routine with your child, considering their skills and needs as well as your own as a parent or caregiver. We also provide tools and tips for communicating and learning the routine with your child. 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

RESPITE SERVICES All Services Index RESPITE SERVICES Special Services at Home Special Services at Home (SS@H) is a program designed to provide a variety of supports to those who are caring for a child with a developmental and/ or physical disability. SS@H can be used in a variety of ways to best meet the needs of each unique family. Support can be provided either in the home or in a variety of community settings The program is funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Some of the ways SS@H can provide your child with support are: 1:1 Support Worker to support your child in working toward their own unique goals. 1:1 Support Worker to provide families with a short break from the demands of caring for their child. The purchase of a variety of other individualized supports and services for your child based on current Ministry guidelines. Click here to open the Ministry guide for eligible and ineligible supports. With careful thought and planning, your SS@H funds can be used to support a wide range of meaningful activities which will increase a child's experiences and opportunities to work on their individual goals. Eligibility Start Referral Children/youth 0-18 years of age Children/youth with a physical and/or developmental disability verified by a physician. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Lansdowne Children's Centre can assist in completing your SS@H application form. Once your child’s eligibility has been determined, and the Ministry has issued your child an SS@H contract, a Program Supervisor will meet with you to discuss how your funding can be best utilized to meet the unique needs of your child and family. 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 Library Intro to ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder Learn about how a child/youth perceives and interacts with the environment, and how you can change the environment around your child/youth, to help them be more successful. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Intro to ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #ASD #Introduction

INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS All Services Index INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS Early Years Milestones Checklist, 0 - 48 months Eligibility Start Referral Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations 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

Give Today Ways To Give Meet The Kids Partner Profiles Impact Report Our Board Contact Us < Back MASON 2022 Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll Ambassador Story submitted by Mason’s Mom (Karissa Boughner) Mason was born at 27 weeks gestation weighing just 1.8lbs. Due to his weakened lungs, he required a lengthy hospital stay of 451 days at McMaster Children's Hospital. While there, he underwent numerous treatments, 3 surgeries and some very scary days to ultimately come home. Since Mason needed breathing support he had surgery for a tracheostomy in order to be able to be ventilated at home. As his parents, we did extensive training for three months to ensure his safety and set-up a mini intensive care unit in our living room. “Once arriving home, our family turned to Lansdowne for support. Mason needed help to develop the skills he didn't get the opportunity to during his first year and we needed guidance on the supports and resources available.” Despite the pandemic, Landowne adapted to provide virtual and outdoor sessions to ensure Mason could be kept safe but still develop his skills. We were directed to the HITs (Holistic Integrated Teams) as his needs were dispersed amongst several areas. The physiotherapist on the team was able to see Mason outside and observe his movements and stance. She was able to determine that Mason would benefit from wearing SMOs (a foot brace) to help support his gross motor skills and directed us to a business that could provide them. The occupational therapist created virtual sessions to engage Mason in various sensory play and fine motor tasks. She was able to recommend different strategies to help Mason overcome his sensory avoidance and strengthen his long fingers for fine motor tasks. The speech language pathologist provided guidance on how to develop Mason's communication skills through play despite Mason not being able to talk. He also submitted the paperwork for Mason to have access to a communication device. The social worker would touch base with us to ensure financial and emotional resources were being utilized as needed. Lansdowne helped our family to transition home from a hospital setting and ensured we were getting the help we needed. The biggest thing they did is instill confidence in us as parents that we were doing the right things and supporting us in the decisions we made for Mason's development plan. Lansdowne continues to provide support in Mason's development today. They helped him to have a successful entry to daycare by providing strategies to us and the provider on how to ease his transition into the new environment. He is currently learning to interact with other kids his age and follow routines. Lansdowne has also helped to prepare a report for his transition to school in the upcoming months and provide timelines of meetings to discuss his safety plans. We are very appreciative to Lansdowne for helping us to navigate Brantford as a parent of a medically complex child! The children and families of Lansdowne thank you for your support. Dontate Today Contact Us

Resource Library Sounds and Gestures: Building Blocks for your Child’s First Words Like all parents, you’re probably very eager to hear your child’s first words! But before learning to talk, your child must learn to communicate without words through sounds and gestures. Explore some of the most common ways children communicate without words and what you can do to help encourage their language development. This video series is part of a public awareness campaign highlighting the power of parent-child interactions to set the stage for language learning. The campaign is spearheaded by the Hanen Ontario Provincial Preschool Speech and Language Initiative, in collaboration with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Sounds and Gestures: Building Blocks for your Child’s First Words no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Speech, Language, Communication, Parents, Communication

HN INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS All Services Index HN INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS Infant and Child Supports HN Eligibility Start Referral Available to parents and care providers of children birth to 12 years of age Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations 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 Library Goal Setting with Children Learn how setting goals with your child can provide a measure and motivator for progress and success. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Goal Setting with Children no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #GoalSetting #Skills #Learning

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INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS All Services Index INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS Developmental Pediatrician Dr. Ben Klein is a Developmental Paediatrician whose practice operates in the Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford. Developmental paediatricians work closely with other health professionals, as well as teachers, parents, day care workers and other care providers to help develop strategies to deal with the different concerns a child might be having. In certain cases, a diagnosis is needed to access additional services like behavioural therapy, funding support etc. Developmental paediatricians are doctors who specialize in child development. Eligibility Start Referral Lansdowne Children's Centre clients receiving other services are eligible to have an assessment completed by the Developmental Paediatrician. Referrals can be requested by Lansdowne service providers working with the client and their family. Referrals can also be made by community-based physicians. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Once a referral to the Developmental Paediatrician has been completed you will be contacted by Lansdowne Children's Centre to arrange a date/time for an assessment. You and your child will meet at Lansdowne with the Developmental Paediatrician where general information sharing and informal and standardized evaluation will occur to determine your child’s abilities and needs. ​ The doctor will talk with you about your concerns and ask a lot of questions about your child and their development. This may include questions about the pregnancy and birth, early development such as babbling, first words, gestures, social skills (joint attention, smiling), play skills and interests, behaviours, motor skills and overall medical health. You may be asked to fill out a questionnaire regarding your child’s development. If your child is daycare - or school-aged, then information may also be collected from caregivers and teachers. Additional reports from other therapists your child may be seeing (resource educator, early childhood consultant, speech and language pathologist, psychologist, occupational therapist) will also be collected and interpreted. ​ Depending on your child’s challenges, the developmental paediatrician will interact with and observe your child playing and/or ask them to participate in some play-based evaluations. The developmental paediatrician will use these evaluations in combination with the history to assess your child and determine their developmental needs. Developmental paediatricians work closely with other health professionals, as well as teachers, parents, day care workers and other care providers to help develop strategies to deal with the different concerns a child might be having. In certain cases, a diagnosis is needed to access additional services like behavioural therapy, funding support etc. source: aboutkidshealth.ca 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 Library Reinforcement Versus Preference 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