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A story about reaching "unlikely" milestones, a Lansdowne mom shares about twins Aeva and Alex, born prematurely, and their development journey towards independence.

Twins Payton and Taylor were born about three months prematurely. This story shares their journey and finding support with Lansdowne Children's Centre.

The story behind one of Lansdowne Children's Centre's beautiful artworks, an inclusion-themed mural created in 2009, revisited by the past client who created it with support from the therapeutic recreation program.

The sounds of laughter and memories being made rang throughout Brantwood Farms’ expansive grounds the evening of September 17. Lansdowne Children’s Centre families were invited to come out to the farm, where they could enjoy some autumnal family fun, and even pick up some pumpkins to take home. In total, there were 255 Lansdowne guests who came out. "I was thrilled to partner with Brantwood Farms to welcome so many of our Lansdowne family members to a fun, accessible evenin

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

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.

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

There are pieces of equipment for clients to practice occupational therapy skills, such as tying shoelaces, zipping zippers and buttoning buttons, as well as tabletop scissors. There are toys, including ones for infants and building block sets for older kids. There are simple musical instruments, balancing equipment, a wide variety of books for children and adults on a range of topics, DVDs, puzzles, board games and more.

The Rotary Club of Brantford recently donated $25,000 to Lansdowne Children's Centre for camp programs.

The Terry Fisher Memorial Award is annually given to a Lansdowne client who shows the same creative spirit and passion for the arts as former client, Terry Fisher.

Through a partnership with Mission Thrift Store in Brantford, the participants in the new Lansdowne Children’s Centre Venture into Volunteering Therapeutic Recreation program have been experiencing greater connection to their community.

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.

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.

It was a night to celebrate the creativity, hard work and dedication of the members of Lansdowne’s Therapeutic Recreation program as the annual Artists’ Gala returned to the Branlyn Community Centre on Nov. 21.

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

Araya-Lee Smith was named the 2025 Terry Fisher Memorial Award winner at the Lansdowne Children’s Centre annual general meeting on June 19, 2025. Fran Talarico, Speech Language Pathologist with LCC, spoke about Smith’s dedication to her craft and ambitions to one day become a fashion designer. When Araya-Lee Smith first walked down the halls of Lansdowne Children’s Centre (LCC) with Speech Language Pathologist Fran Talarico, “She couldn't help but stop to admire the artwork

Kaitlynn Sales is an exemplary volunteer with Lansdowne Children’s Centre, recognized by the Brantford Youth Council and the City of Brantford as a recipient of a 2025 Brantford Youth Excellence Award...

It’s clear that Karrvin’s words resonated with the Lansdowne Children's Centre community and well beyond; within 24 hours of a video of him speaking being posted on Lansdowne’s social media

Whether a parent caring for a child, or a child caring for a parent, or any type of caregiver – you matter. Lansdowne Childrens Centre

With great joy Lansdowne participated in the presentation of scholarships from Empowered Kids Ontario (EKO) to two past youth clients...