Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre has been trusted Autism service and support provider in Brantford and Brant County since 2004. Autism Services Connecting with Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre - Resources, Referrals and Support Newly diagnosed? Starting the autism journey can bring a mix of emotions, questions, and uncertainty. While every child’s path is unique, there are many trusted resources available to help families learn more about autism, access supports, build skills, and connect with their community. The websites below offer practical information, guidance, and services that can help you feel informed, supported, and empowered as you take the next steps for your child and family. Autism Ontario Autism Speaks Canada Geneva Centre for Autism Ontario Autism Program (AccessOAP) 100 Day Tool Kit for Families of Newly Diagnosed Young Children (PDF <3MB) Are you looking to speak with someone? You can reach our Family Support Workers (FSW) by phone at 519-753-3153 ext 329 or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com or call Autism Ontario at 1-800-472-7789 Are you looking for help with registration paperwork? Call our Autism Services Family Support Worker at 519-753-3153 ext. 239 Seeking assessment? If you have questions of concerns about your child's abilities, development, and/or behaviours, connect with SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne Children's Centre. Submit an online referral. Anyone can submit a referral. SmartStart Hub can connect you with the services and support you are seeking. Submit Referral Milestone Checklists Connect with Lansdowne With or without a diagnosis, you can find support at Lansdowne Children's Centre. Connect with SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne Children's Centre to start your journey and gain access to services, strategies and professional support. A SmartStart Hub referral will begin your process to register with Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre. Anyone can submit a referral. Submit Referral Autism Services Connect with AccessOAP Registering with AccessOAP, Ontario Autism Program , is an important step that can connect your family to funding opportunities, caregiver supports, services, and resources to help your child thrive. Early registration helps ensure you receive important updates and can access supports as they become available. Register OAP Email FSW for Help Important Notes: Once you are registered with Lansdowne Autism Services, you can contact a Family Support Worker (FSW) with questions or for assistance with setting up your AccessOAP account. AccessOAP and Lansdowne Autism Sevices are two seperate programs. Registering for one does not automatically register you for the other. Lansdowne team members do not have access to your AccessOAP portal or information, and cannot influence your AccessOAP resources. Important Information About AccessOAP • Families are solely responsible for regularly monitoring their AccessOAP Portal and managing all matters related to Ontario Autism Program (OAP) funding, eligibility, reconciliations, and service notifications. • Lansdowne Children’s Centre does not have access to the AccessOAP Portal and cannot view, verify, modify, or influence application statuses, funding decisions, invitations, eligibility determinations, or other portal information. • All OAP-related questions should be directed to your OAP Care Coordinator, via your AccessOAP portal.

Streaming video of past webinars and workshops about child development, behaviour, Ontario Autism Program (OAP), ABA therapy and other supports for parents and caregivers of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis. Welcome to the Autism Brant Webinar Gallery How to find the video you are looking for: Our Autism Services video library continues to grow, as Lansdowne team members add recommended resources providing education and strategies for a variety of child development needs and navigation of an Autism spectrum diagnosis. Scroll through the videos, or use the filter menu to select a topic of interest and shorten the list to only those videos tagged with that reference. Autism Services All About Online Learning #Learning #Skills #Reinforcement Watch (12mins) Is your child with an Autism Specturm Diagnosis (ASD) ready to try online learning? This presentation talks about setting up an environment, visual supports and use of reinforcement to increase online learning success within your home. Dating De-Mystified, Feel more comfortable with the idea of dating #Dating #Social #Emotions Watch (18mins) Helping teens with autism spectrum disorder to feel more comfortable with the idea of participating in dating. What is dating? What are romantic feelings? How to send and receive social cues... Elopement Strategies with Kids #Anxiety #Behaviour #Social Watch (6 mins) In this virtual workshop you can learn about what Elopement is and why it happens; Sensory, Escape and Attention strategies; and tips for preventing elopement. Anxiety & ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder #Anxiety #ASD #Emotions Watch (61mins) Dr. Ben Klein, Developmental Paediatrician is joined by Lorraine DeJong, Social Worker, and Susan Battin, BCBA, Autism Services, to talk about Anxiety and Autism. How does Anxiety look different with ASD? What makes it worse? And what can help make it better. Desensitization: Overcoming Fears, Getting Used To New Things #Anxiety #Behaviour #Desensitization Watch (32mins) This webinar breaks down the steps needed for someone to get used to, or overcome fears they have with new items, activities and experiences. Engaing in Play - play skills for parents #Play #Toys #Social Watch (16mins) This webinar recording teaches parents about six different types of play, specific components of play, how to schedule in play and how to teach basic play skills. Boundaries and Personal Space #Anxiety #Behaviour #Social Watch (10 mins) In this virtual workshop you will learn about Tips and Strategies for teaching personal space to children, and why this is important; as well as resources available to help you. Eating Strategies Part One - Basics of Encouraging Appropriate Meal-Time Behaviour #Eating #Behaviour #GoalSetting Watch (28mins) What is the difference between a Picky Eater and a Feeding Disorder What sort of questions should you ask of your doctor? Learn about individualized goals and creating mealtime strategies, including Controlled Choices, and Building Motivation. Fire Safety with Kids #Safety #Education Watch (8 mins) 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. Load More Filter Videos by Topic of Interest What are you looking for? Reset 1 2 3 4 1 ... 1 2 3 4 ... 4 More Resources and Strategies, Online Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre benefits from connection to all our organization specialties and programs. Follow the link to the full compliment of Lansdowne online resources, including printable handouts, child development milestone checklists, links to community resources and additional strategy videos. More Resources Question? Contact FSW Are you looking for someone to talk to? You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 329, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com

Brantford/Brant County - Haldimand/Norfolk County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River FAMILY ENGAGEMENT All Services Index FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Intake - Start Here Guide, Starting Service With Lansdowne, Client Handbook The Lansdowne Client Handbook —Start Here Guide—is provided to all new clients by email as a PDF booklet, following completion of their intake interview with SmartStart Hub team. Open Start Here Guide Online, Translations Available These items outline important Lansdowne Children’s Centre policies and procedures that a client/family/caregiver should be familiar with when participating in services, programs and support activities. When you start service with Lansdowne Children’s Centre your service provider will ask you to confirm your understanding of these key points of information. If you have any questions please ask your service provider, or contact SmartStart Hub by phone toll-free at 1-800-454-7186 ext. 507 or local at 519-753-3153 ext 507. Eligibility Open Start Here Guide Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations You Belong Here. Are you passionate about working with infants, children and youth to help realize their potential? Are you seeking a career in pediatrics? Join our team at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development. Careers

Brantford/Brant County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River - Other Region of Ontario INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS All Services Index INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS Autism Services Autism Services Caregiver-Mediated Early Years programs are FREE of charge and teach families strategies that may help their young children learn new skills and meet individual goals. These play-based and child-led programs are for young children, ages 12 months to 48 months, and aim to build caregivers’ capacity to support their child’s skill development. A program is available for a period of up to six-months per child. Who is eligible? • Your child must be a registered member of the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). • Eligible families will receive an invitation from the Ministry via email and/or post mail. • Only families with invitations are able to sign up for the program. If you have received an invitation you can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com to plan your service. Eligibility Start Referral Children from birth to 48 months who are a registered OAP member Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre will deliver three service option models: Social ABCs; Pivotal Response Training (PRT); and Early Social Interaction/Social Communication Emotional Regulation and Transactional Supports(ESI/SCERTS). Social ABCs This is an early intervention program in which parents learn a set of strategies for helping their Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosed toddler communicate and interact socially, using play-based activities and daily routines that their child finds most motivating. Pivotal Response Training (PRT) A variation of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) type therapy, Pivotal Response Training focuses on more comprehensive “pivotal” areas, such as increasing a child's motivation to learn, initiate communication, and monitor their own behaviors. Early Social Interaction/Social Communication Emotional Regulation and Transactional Supports The ESI/SCERTS model is a research-based educational approach and multidisciplinary framework that directly addresses the core challenges faced by children and persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related disabilities, and their families. ESI/SCERTS focuses on building competence in: •Social Communication •Emotional Regulation •Transactional Support These are the highest priorities that must be addressed in any program You Belong Here. Are you passionate about working with infants, children and youth to help realize their potential? Are you seeking a career in pediatrics? Join our team at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development. Careers

Brantford/Brant County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River RECREATION SERVICES All Services Index RECREATION SERVICES Every Kid Counts (EKC) The Every Kid Counts (EKC) program provides children and youth with special needs an equal opportunity to participate in local, community-operated recreational programs of their choice. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EKC PROGRAM - CLICK HERE - for EKC FAQ, for more details about program eligibility, operation and availability to Lansdowne clients Each child/youth is matched with a Support Worker who provides both hands-on and programming support to the child, family and recreation staff. Recreation Services provide opportunities designed to assist and encourage children and youth clients to take advantage of individual or group activities directed towards promoting physical, cultural, and/or social development. These activities allow clients to explore their interests, exercise their skill sets and pursue personal development. Eligibility Start Referral Children and youth between the ages of 4 and 18, who reside in Brant County and have a developmental delay and/or a physical disability. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations After the referral is received, you will be contacted by the Every Kid Counts Co-ordinator do discuss program options. A skilled support worker will be matched with your child/youth. The support worker will attend the community recreation program you have chosen with your child/youth. It is the caregiver’s (your) responsibility to transport their (your) child/youth to and from the activity as well as pay for the cost of the activity. You Belong Here. Are you passionate about working with infants, children and youth to help realize their potential? Are you seeking a career in pediatrics? Join our team at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development. Careers

Brantford/Brant County - Haldimand/Norfolk County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River LIFESPAN SUPPORT SERVICES All Services Index LIFESPAN SUPPORT SERVICES Social Worker (SW) Social Workers are available to support your family to cope with the impact of illness, disability, and the complex developmental and health needs of your child/youth with special needs. The Social Workers of Lansdowne Children’s Centre are professionally trained and registered members of the Ontario College of Social Workers Social Service Workers. Social Workers can provide supportive counselling to help support mental wellness including assistance in developing positive coping strategies, problem solving overwhelming loss/grief difficulty coping with a child’s diagnosis or prognosis Eligibility Start Referral Children and youth receiving services from Lansdowne Children's Centre and their families are eligible for Social Work Services. Referrals can be requested by the family or youth or may be suggested by another Lansdowne service provider working with the child and their family. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Once a referral to Social Work has been completed you will be contacted by a member of the Social Work team. Service needs are determined through goal-based care plans and may include individual or family intervention and support. Social Workers can provide supportive counselling to help with: Adjustment to illness & disability Client & caregiver stress & coping Connecting to financial & community resources Building confidence and self-advocacy skills Providing support to the whole family Various groups and programs may be offered for sibling support needs, youth transitions, healthy relationships & sexual education. Community-based workshops on a variety of topics may also be available. You Belong Here. Are you passionate about working with infants, children and youth to help realize their potential? Are you seeking a career in pediatrics? Join our team at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development. Careers

Brantford/Brant County - Haldimand/Norfolk County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River FAMILY ENGAGEMENT All Services Index FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Fundraising and Volunteering Eligibility Get Involved Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations You Belong Here. Are you passionate about working with infants, children and youth to help realize their potential? Are you seeking a career in pediatrics? Join our team at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development. Careers

Brantford/Brant County - Haldimand/Norfolk County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY All Services Index OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY School-Based Occupational Therapy (SBRS-OT) School Based Rehabilitation Services [SBRS] include Occupational Therapy [OT], Physiotherapy [PT] and Speech Therapy [ST] for speech needs and is provided to school-aged children in their publicly-funded schools. Eligibility Start Referral Children attending publicly funded schools who meet eligibility criteria can receive OT and PT from school entry. SBRS speech therapy can be initiated in senior kindergarten (SK) for children with articulation, fluency or voice concerns. SBRS referrals can be initiated by Lansdowne Children’s Centre community-based therapists or schools with consent from parents/guardians. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Once a referral is received, your child may be placed on a waitlist. You will be contacted by an intake coordinator when your turn comes, for an update of your child’s information. The SBRS therapist will then contact you to explain the assessment process, obtain your consent and let you know the date of assessment, which will take place at school. Once assessment has been completed you will be contacted to review the findings, develop goals and determine the plan of intervention following our care pathways. You are welcome to attend assessment and intervention sessions at your child’s school. You Belong Here. Are you passionate about working with infants, children and youth to help realize their potential? Are you seeking a career in pediatrics? Join our team at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development. Careers

Brantford/Brant County - Haldimand/Norfolk County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River FAMILY ENGAGEMENT All Services Index FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Family Engagement Child Profile Form Sign up for Family Engagement events with Lansdowne Children's Centre online, using our Event Calendar. Open Calendar Eligibility Complete Form All active and wait list Lansdowne client families are eligible to participate in Family Engagement events. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations You Belong Here. Are you passionate about working with infants, children and youth to help realize their potential? Are you seeking a career in pediatrics? Join our team at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development. Careers

Brantford/Brant County - Haldimand/Norfolk County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River - Other Region of Ontario INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS All Services Index INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS Checklist, Early Years Milestones 0 - 48 months Eligibility Start Referral Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations You Belong Here. Are you passionate about working with infants, children and youth to help realize their potential? Are you seeking a career in pediatrics? Join our team at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development. Careers

Brantford/Brant County - Haldimand/Norfolk County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River PHYSIOTHERAPY All Services Index PHYSIOTHERAPY School-Based Physiotherapy (SBRS-PT) School Based Rehabilitation Services [SBRS] include Occupational Therapy [OT], Physiotherapy [PT] and Speech Therapy [ST] for speech needs and is provided to school-aged children in their publicly-funded schools. Eligibility Start Referral Children attending publicly funded schools who meet eligibility criteria can receive OT and PT from school entry. SBRS speech therapy can be initiated in senior kindergarten (SK) for children with articulation, fluency or voice concerns. SBRS referrals can be initiated by Lansdowne Children’s Centre community-based therapists or schools with consent from parents/guardians. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Once a referral is received, your child may be placed on a waitlist. You will be contacted by an intake coordinator when your turn comes, for an update of your child’s information. The SBRS therapist will then contact you to explain the assessment process, obtain your consent and let you know the date of assessment, which will take place at school. Once assessment has been completed you will be contacted to review the findings, develop goals and determine the plan of intervention following our care pathways. You are welcome to attend assessment and intervention sessions at your child’s school. You Belong Here. Are you passionate about working with infants, children and youth to help realize their potential? Are you seeking a career in pediatrics? Join our team at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development. Careers

Brantford/Brant County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River 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 working with infants, children and youth to help realize their potential? Are you seeking a career in pediatrics? Join our team at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development. Careers