Ahead of the return to school, Family Engagement at Lansdowne Children’s Centre hosted a special school-ready experience, Bertie the Bus, coinciding with the Autism Services’ Entry to School graduation. There was no cost for families to attend this event; special thanks to Sharp Bus Lines Limited for donating the bus for the event. There was no cost for families to attend this event. Families could also pick up a school readiness kit from Family Engagement and Autism Service

Representatives from Lansdowne Children’s Centre were at the King George Road Dairy Queen location on August 13 for Miracle Treat Day. Locally, the day serves as a fundraiser for McMaster Children’s Hospital, with the net proceeds of every Blizzard being donated.

Recently, Lansdowne Children’s Centre hosted two graduation services for its Entry to School participants. This program serves as a bridge to kindergarten for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Families registered with Ontario Autism Program (OAP) are selected and invited by the government agency to participate in the program, hosted by Autism Services at Lansdowne’s Brantford site.

As a Living Library presenter, your role is to be an open and welcoming “book,” sharing your story, insights, or knowledge through casual conversation. Your audience - exclusively our Lansdowne Children's Centre team members - will have the opportunity to “borrow” you for a short discussion, ask questions, and learn from your experiences in a comfortable, respectful and interactive setting.

Lansdowne Children's Centre Youth Ambassador Mason Bowen, at 12-years old, continues to outperform development milestones set by his doctors and continues to realize his potential.

Chrissy Walsh wrote this letter sharing her son Mason’s journey and the experience he and his family have had with Lansdowne Children's Centre. 12-year old Mason is the 2026 Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll youth ambassador.

12-yr old Mason Bowen is taking his Lansdowne ambassador role to next-level confidence and energy in support of Lansdowne Children's Centre's annual Heroes Walk and Roll fundraiser.

Lansdowne Children’s Centre families recently had the opportunity to visit Apple Hill Lavender Farm in Norfolk County. Families were able to enjoy a self-guided tour of the lavender fields and some of the apple trees, as well as a story time with farmer Jennifer Schooley reading the Robert Munsch classic, Mortimer, and Lansdowne Communications Coordinator and children’s author Tamara Botting reading one of her books, Big Bother Brother. Lauren O’Neill, Lansdowne’s Family Enga