While March is Social Work Month, the impact Registered Social Workers make can be felt throughout the year.   The Social Work Team at Lansdowne Children’s Centre are professionally trained to support families to cope with the impact of illness, disability and complex health needs. This may include adjusting to a diagnosis or navigating new life pathways. Social Workers guide individuals and families  to make use of strategies to help cope with life’s many challenges, includi

Lansdowne Children’s Centre is always grateful to the community partners who choose to support us and the work we do. Recently, Mark Spencer and his team at St. George Arms made a donation of $3,002. Lynda Henriksen, Director of Development and Community Relations at Lansdowne, explained that the gift was half of the proceeds from a raffle the restaurant had held, with an equal amount going to Stedman Community Hospice. Lynda noted that this was the third consecutive year th

Michele Brayshaw knew her professional calling early in life. For as long as she can remember, “I just always knew I wanted to work with kids with special needs and their families,” she said. “I went to school with some kids who had special needs that were integrated right into our programs.” Integration and meaningful inclusion have always been central to her professional philosophy. In her post-secondary education, Michele studied Early Childhood Education, and for a time w

Fidget quilts are a beautiful combination of form and function. Members of the Brant Heritage Quilters Guild (BHQG) have been making these types of quilts for about two decades. Sue Baldauf joined the guild in 2002, and has held several roles in the group’s executive, including president. She noted that the concept of touch quilts – precursors to fidget quilts – was first brought to the guild by member Trudy Baumgarten. “The touch quilts were certainly trendy,” Sue said, add

Stacey Muller is using her photography business to support families like hers who have a child with Autism. Autism Awareness Day is on April 2, and in recognition of that, Stacey is offering mini photo sessions at her Brantford studio. Each session is a minimum $20 donation; all of the donations will be given to Lansdowne Children’s Centre. In an online post, Stacey shared, “As many of you know, our son has been diagnosed over the years with autism, epilepsy, and other neurol

When Christine Nesbitt won the gold medal for the 1,000 metre women’s speed skating, she purposely sought out a flag that had been signed by students. Years ago, occupational therapist (OT) Shannon Harvey was working in a classroom, helping the students work on their printing. As part of the exercise, “Everyone got to sign a Canadian flag,” Harvey said. The flag was subsequently sent with Team Canada to the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. Harvey said that when she saw the news cover

Tina Shackell, together with close friends, presented Lansdowne Children’s Centre with a generous donation honouring her son’s life and legacy. Dylan received support from Lansdowne Children’s Centre for many years and is remembered as a bright light – cherished deeply, and whose spirit continues to inspire all who knew him.

The Knights of Columbus Brantford ’s Charity Fundraising Breakfast raised a record‑breaking $4,500 for Lansdowne Children’s Centre – WOW! On behalf of the children and families who will benefit because of these funds, we extend a big, heartfelt thank you to every volunteer, supporter, and community member who made this possible. You are the heart, strength, and spirit behind our caring community.

All Lansdowne client families are invited to participate in sharing their experiences receiving services and support...

It’s important every so often to pause and take stock of what you’re doing well, and where you can improve. “At Lansdowne, one of our foundational goals is to provide family-centered services. We can only do this with feedback from the families we serve. "This crucial insight from families helps to inform opportunities for improvement and celebration across all our sites." " We are grateful for the time families take to complete this annual survey to help us meet the needs of

It was a Block Party bonanza at Lansdowne Children’s Centre as the agency’s annual children's holiday party, presented with Rotary Club of Brantford, connected kids of all ages with interactive brick-based activities celebrating the worlds of Lego and Minecraft.

A parent's success story finding support for their child's development with Lansdowne Children's Centre, speech services

It’s little things in young lives that often create the biggest moments. For Julie Neal, finding the right equipment to empower her daughter Tenley to join in a family dance party was a big moment.

An online event exploring keynotes by researchers and individuals with lived experience who are experts in the areas of physical health and activity!

The Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Regional Cancer Program’s Mobile Cancer Screening Coach is coming to Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s Brantford site on Tuesday, September 16.

Brantford's Isla Clarke is this year's Lansdowne Children's Centre ambassador to the Heroes Walk and Roll in Brant Park, October 4

In this 3-part video series (10min) we explore how professionals from Lansdowne Children’s Centre for child development help to create and support inclusive early learning spaces across the city of Brantford, the County of Brant, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

Young scholars getting ready for the return to school had a chance to either learn for the first time or get a reminder on how to safely...

Goal setting, checklists, helpful visuals and educator communication, are just some of the back to school tips shared by Autism Services professionals at Lansdowne Children's Centre is online presentation resource.

Photo courtesy of Vincent Ball, Brantford Expositor The 41st annual Brantford Rotary Classic Run on June 1 at W. Ross MacDonald School...