Understanding Challenging Behaviour | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Understanding Challenging Behaviour This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. This presentation talks about why behaviours happen, how to re-direct the behaviour , and provide strategies to help parents and caregivers be proactive instead of reactive. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Understanding Challenging Behaviour no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Behaviour #Emotions #Reinforcement

After completing your intake referral form connect with FREE resources, events and support available to all clients of Lansdowne Children's Centre, even before you connect with services. Thank you for your referral…. Referrals are reviewed daily and contacted based on priority needs. We will aim to respond in the next 90 days to complete your Intake. Should you have new or additional information to update your referral please submit by email to referrals@lansdownecc.com For urgent matters and questions, please contact the SmartStart Hub team by phone, at 1-519-753-3153 ext. 507 or toll free, at 1-800-454-7186 ext. 507 Next Steps... Lansdowne Children's Centre provides opportunities for caregiver support and free access to learning resources for all client families—even before you connect with services! Autism Services Caregiver Resources Events Start Here Guide Autism Services Connect with Family Support Workers for assistance with registration for Autism Services programs and Ontario Autism Program. Connect with Foundational Family Services like drop-in groups and caregiver supports. Caregiver Resources and Family Engagement Services Connect with other client families at Lansdowne-sponsored free events for caregivers and families. Free childcare available at some events while caregivers attend. Discover online learning resources, streaming video and peer support. Events Calendar Connect with available program, community and fundraising events! Use the event calendar to register your participation in Lansdowne Children's Centre events. Start Here Guide | Client Handbook The best place for new clients to start. Important information about client privacy and child safety. Content is available online with Google Translate services to adapt to your preferred language. Also available as an English-only PDF download. CLICK HERE to continue

The Lansdowne Client Handbook—Start Here Guide—is provided to all new clients. The presentation includes important information about client safety and privacy, and an introduction to client expectations including attendance, wellness and communications. CLIENT HANDBOOK Return to Start Download PDF (English Only) The Lansdowne Children's Centre client handbook includes important information about client safety and privacy, and introduces client engagement expectations including attendance, wellness and communications. Start Here Guide: INDEX Welcome to Lansdowne! Greetings from the Executive Director Caregiver Corner, Family Engagement at Lansdowne Children's Centre Getting started: Know your client rights, a safe and respectful place for all Your child's safety and wellness; communication, medication, equipment, fall prevention Health and hygiene, preventing the spread of infections, guidelines regarding client absence due to illness Client appointment attendance, site closures, remote service days, missed appointments Client compliments and concerns, connecting with information about service delivery, client satisfaction Duty to report child abuse, what is child abuse? connecting with help Scent sensitive spaces, no smokie, no fragrances, please Accessing Lansdowne resources, borrow toys, videos, books, equipment, no cost, connect with family engagement, online resources Client right to privacy, Lansdowne privacy policy, information use, informed consent Media consent, being a Lansdowne ambassador, what clients need to know about information sharing, Electronic Health Record

Your gift to Lansdowne Children's Centre means inclusion, opportunity, and dignity for children who deserve nothing less. Your support ensures that kids and caregivers can continue to access life-changing programs and services. Serving families of Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Help kids explore their potential Learn More ABOUT US WHY GIVE? YOUR IMPACT GIVE NOW DONATE WATCH VIDEO You are the reason hope lives at Lansdowne. Thousands of families are walking the same path—facing challenges that feel insurmountable. Your support ensures that kids and caregivers can continue to access life-changing programs and services. Your gift means inclusion, opportunity, and dignity for children who deserve nothing less. GIVE NOW Explore Potential. Meet kids and families whose journey is impacted by your generosity. Meet Tenley At just two months old, Tenley showed signs of developmental delays and was later diagnosed with lissencephaly, a rare brain condition. Her family found hope and help with Lansdowne, connecting with compassionate support and services like Kids Country Inn. Read More Small steps. BIG moments. GIVE NOW Who is impacted by your gift? 6,650+ 350+ 196+ local infants, children and youth, and their families, on a journey to explore potential with Lansdowne Children's Centre local service providers working with families of children facing physical, communication, and/or developmental challenges local kids experiencing inclusive camps and recreation programs with the support they need to feel safe, capable and accepted GIVE NOW *includes active and wait list Lansdowne clients, as of March 31, 2025. **includes full-time and part-time Lansdowne staff, as well as service providers working in Lansdowne-supported community environments ***includes summer and day camp and community camp experiences, and inclusive community recreation experiences Journey Together Donation Development and Related News Meet Mason, 12-year-old 2026 Lansdowne Youth Ambassador Suit Up! Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll Limited Edition T-Shirts (Swag!) 8th annual Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll powers up to support local infants, children and youth 1 2 3 4 5

Autism Services Brant Start Here Family Support Free Services Early Years ABA Intensive ABA Goal-Based Webinars < Back Please support our free webinars. CLICK HERE to register your view. Fire Safety with Kids Autism Services Brant In this virtual workshop you will learn about six topics of Fire Safety: Community Helpers, Fire Drills and Smoke Alarms; Fire Safety Plan; Stop, Drop and Roll; Staying Away from Hot Things; and Safety Recap. 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

Access community and online resources to support your infant/child/youth development and your family. Together we can help kids realize their potential. Resource Directory Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development online resource directory continues to grow as team members add recommended resources providing education and strategies for a variety of child development needs, and recommended connections with community support agencies. Filter options by type (print, video or website), or try the keyword search bar in the menu to locate resources for the topic you are looking for (ex. feeding, school, routines, advocacy, behaviour, childcare). Filter items by Type Online Print Video Website 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ... 16 Available Resources Accessing a Personal Health Record, Request Form Early Learning Sign Language handout Comment not Questions communication strategies Face to Face, Communication Strategies Communicate and Wait communication strategies Follow Childs Lead communication strategies Daily Routines communication strategies Imitating communication strategies Load More

Board Member Kathy Straus, Centre Board - Lansdowne Children's Centre. Serving the needs of the children and youth, and their families, who access services and support for communication, developmental and physical needs, at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe. < Back Previous Next Kathy Straus Board Member Kathy joined the Lansdowne board in 2025.

Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services | Speech, EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Anyone with a concern about their child's development can contact SmartStart Hub to start the referral process. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Referral, Speech, OT, PT, Support, Respite, Lifespan, Recreation

Autism Services Brant Start Here Family Support Free Services Early Years ABA Intensive ABA Goal-Based Webinars < Back Please support our free webinars. CLICK HERE to register your view. Healthy Sleeping Habits, The Why and the How of Sleep Hygiene Autism Services Brant This webinar about Sleep Hygiene discusses common questions about the need for sleep and how ASD may affect a child's ability to get the rest they need. In this video we offer tips and training on navigating common struggles including bed wetting, transitioning to a new bed, establishing a routine, night waking and sleeping alone. We want to help you establish healthy sleeping habits. 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

Road Safety with Kids | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Road Safety with Kids This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Learn about identifying the challenges of road safety with children ; what to teach, and supports for teaching; available community resources; and additional contacts for more information and support. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Road Safety with Kids no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Safety, #Autism

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Program, Haldimand-Norfolk | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Program, Haldimand-Norfolk Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Program, Haldimand-Norfolk no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Advocacy Workshop - Part 6 - Where to find help | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Advocacy Workshop - Part 6 - Where to find help In Part Six our presenters, Brenda and Sara, reflect on the value of connecting with other families, at events and online, and share directions to helpful family resources where parents and caregivers can ask questions, find answers and seek help in serving the needs of their child and family. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Advocacy Workshop - Part 6 - Where to find help no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Advocacy, Advocate, Help, Support, Inclusive, Accomodate, Assistance