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Privacy Policy Privacy Plan – Personal Health Information Protection Act 2004 As an organization working with personal health records, Lansdowne Children’s Centre is accountable to comply with all relevant legislation, including the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), 2004. In accordance with PHIPA Lansdowne Children's Centre has developed a Privacy Plan in order to make sure that all clients/ families are being treated in a consistent manner. 1. Information Practices Lansdowne Children's Centre shall have in place information practices that comply with the requirements of the PHIPA and its regulations. 2. Written Public Statement Lansdowne Children's Centre shall make available to the public a written statement that: a) provides a general description of our information practices b) describes how to contact our Information Officer c) describes how a client/family of Lansdowne Children's Centre may obtain access to or request correction of their record of personal health information d) describes how a client/family of Lansdowne Children’s Centre may withhold or withdraw consent e) describes how to make a complaint to Lansdowne Children's Centre and to the Commissioner under the Act 3. Collection, Use and Disclosure of Personal Health Information Lansdowne Children's Centre shall post and make available information describing the purposes of Lansdowne’s collection, use and disclosure of personal health information as permitted by law. 4. Contact Person Lansdowne Children's Centre shall designate a contact person to perform the functions as set out in the Act. At Lansdowne this contact person shall be named the Information Officer. 5. Functions of the Information Officer The Information Officer of Lansdowne Children's Centre shall make sure that employees and all other agents of Lansdowne Children's Centre are appropriately informed of their duties under the Act. 6. Privacy Committee The Management Team shall be designated as the Privacy Committee. 7. Functions of the Privacy Committee The Privacy Committee shall be responsible to provide oversight of the privacy practices of Lansdowne Children’s Centre. 8. Security Lansdowne Children's Centre shall take reasonable steps to make sure personal health information in its custody or control is protected against theft, loss and unauthorized use or disclosure and to make sure that the records containing the information are protected against unauthorized copying, modification or disposal. 9. Handling of Records Lansdowne Children's Centre shall make sure that the records of personal health information that it has in its custody or under its control are retained, transferred and disposed of in a secure manner and in accordance with the prescribed requirements, if any. Lansdowne Children's Centre Information Practices – Commitment to Your Privacy Lansdowne Children’s Centre knows it is important to protect personal information. We collect personal health information about clients from clients/parents/guardians. The personal health information that we collect may include, for example, client name, date of birth, address, health history, records of visits to Lansdowne and the care that was given during those visits. At times we gather personal health information about clients from other places, if we have been given client/parent/guardian consent to do so or if the law permits. Personal health information will be held within an electronic system. We limit collection of information to what is required to provide care to our clients. Uses and Disclosures of Personal Health Information We use and share personal health information to: • assess, treat and care for clients and families safely and efficiently while giving high quality service • allow us to efficiently advise of treatment options and follow-up on treatment and care • communicate with other providers involved in care • plan, administer and manage our internal operations including booking, confirming and scheduling appointments, completing statistics • conduct risk management activities • conduct quality improvement activities, such as sending satisfaction surveys • teach and demonstrate on an anonymous basis • comply with legal and regulatory requirements • comply generally with the law Your Choices Clients/ parents/legal guardians may get and/or ask for correction of their personal health records, or withhold or withdraw their consent for some of the above uses and disclosures, by getting in touch with us and we will explain what the result of that decision might mean, and the way it will be done . Please note legal exceptions apply. Information may be accessed by regulatory authorities under the terms of the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) for the purposes of the various colleges of employees here at Lansdowne fulfilling their mandate under the RHPA, and for the defense of a legal issue. When Lansdowne gets special requests, such as a request from a new source, we will get in touch with you for permission to release information. We may also advise you if such a release is appropriate. Important Information • We take steps to protect your personal health information from theft, loss and unauthorized access, copying, changes, use, disclosure and disposal • We conduct audits and complete investigations to monitor and manage our privacy compliance • We take steps to ensure that everyone who performs services for us protect client privacy and only use personal health information for the purposes for which clients have given consent • We comply with provincial privacy legislation by having a Privacy Plan that is available upon request How to Contact Us Lansdowne’s Information Officer/Contact Person is Jennifer Huxley. For more information about our privacy protection practices, or to raise a concern you have with our practices, contact us at: Lansdowne Children’s Centre 39 Mount Pleasant Street, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7 Telephone: 519-753-3153 | Fax: 519-753-5927 Website: http://lansdownecentre.ca | Email: info@lansdownecc.com You have the right to complain to the Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario if you think we have violated your rights. The Commissioner can be reached at: Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario 2 Bloor Street East, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario M4W 1A8 Telephone: 416-326-3333 or 1-800-387-0073 (within Ontario) Fax: 416-325-9195 | TTY: 416-325-7539 Website: www.ipc.on.ca | Email: info@ipc.on.ca Privacy and Consent Guide for Families What Families Need to Know About Information Sharing In order to develop a care plan and provide your child and family with the services that best meet your needs, staff at Lansdowne Children’s Centre will ask for information about your child and family. With Your Consent This Information is Shared • By only those professionals and organizations serving your child and family • Through verbal and written communication, and in an electronic record The electronic record lets Lansdowne Children’s Centre staff working with your child and family view and write down information about your child in a secure and confidential manner. It also means that you don’t have to repeat information as often and lets your team build on past progress and experience. Community partners included in your consent are listed on the “Consent for Information Sharing and Collection of Personal Information” form. You can say if you do not want to share certain information or if you do not want to share with certain people. Your Child’s Electronic Record is Secure and Protected This web-based shared electronic record uses the same technology that is used for online banking. In order for members of your child’s team to use your child’s electronic record, they must: • Be authorized by Lansdowne to access your child’s password-protected record • Attend training on the electronic record and related privacy policies and guidelines • Sign a confidentiality agreement Type of Information Shared Typically, the following information may be collected and stored within the electronic record and shared with the professionals working with your child and family: • Contact and Demographic information • Birth and Developmental History • Interview and Assessment information • Relevant reports such as Diagnostic, School and Transition reports • Care Plans • Assessment Reports • Progress Notes Your consent will be documented in the shared electronic record. Please help us to keep information accurate and up-to-date. Tell your team of any changes. Your Right to Privacy Privacy legislation protects your right to: • Consent to how your information will be used and shared. In order for your consent to be valid, you must be given enough information for your consent to be knowledgeable. We encourage you to ask any questions you need to so that you understand how staff will use and protect your information. • Staff will talk with other Lansdowne staff on your team in order to provide service and treatment. This is implied when you are referred to Lansdowne. You may withhold this consent by telling us if anyone should be excluded. • Withhold or withdraw consent for information sharing, except in specific circumstances where disclosure is legally required under the Child, Youth & Family Services Act or ordered by a court. • Provide consent in verbal or written form. • Ask to access to your child’s electronic record and the information in it. • Ask that a correction be made to the record. Our Commitment to Your Privacy • All Lansdowne staff are required by law to protect the information you share in strict confidence. We must make sure that you understand why certain information is being shared, who it is being shared with, and get your agreement for information sharing before any confidential information is used or shared. • Lansdowne staff will only collect the information we need to do our jobs. • If you do not consent to share confidential information your wishes will be respected, except when that places someone at increased risk of significant harm. Everyone has a ‘duty to report’ under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act. • If a limitation is placed on consent for information sharing, it cannot restrict recording of personal/health information that is required by law or established professional standards. • Lansdowne staff will make sure that information shared is as accurate and current as possible. • Lansdowne will give you access to the information contained in the electronic record, upon request. • Lansdowne will comply with relevant privacy legislation. This includes having a Privacy Plan that is available upon request. How to Provide Consent for Information Sharing You can provide consent to a service provider working with your child. Your consent will be noted in the electronic record. The “Consent for Information Sharing and Collection of Personal Information” form is a guide for providing this consent. For further information about the collection, use or sharing of personal information, or to discuss any concerns you may have, please contact Jennifer Huxley, Information Officer, Lansdowne Children’s Centre at 519-753-3153 or email info@lansdownecc.com If you have a concern about how your information has been handled, you may call the Information and Privacy Commissioner /Ontario at 1-800-387-0073 or www.ipc.on.ca

Resources for a child's developing motor skills including development milestones and connecting with occupational therapy and physiotherapy Questions about a child's motor abilities? Child Development Checklist SmartStart Hub Visit the SmartStart Hub page and review the available development milestone checklists to consider how your child is progressing. If you have concerns, connect with SmartStart Hub by submitting a referral. Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Learn more about the occupational therapy services available at Lansdowne Children's Centre, helping infants, children and youth to develop everyday skills for independent living. Skill goals may include: grasping objects, handwriting, feeding, getting dressed, coordination and other fine motor skills. Physiotherapy Physiotherapy Learn more about the physiotherapy services available at Lansdowne Children's Centre, helping infants, children and youth develop muscle strength, control and mobility. Skill goals may include: head control, standing, crawling, walking, or using mobility devices.

Developmental Services at Lansdowne are planned, individualized and person (family)-centered services and supports provided to individuals with developmental disabilities. Our goal is to enable infants/children and their families to increase their participation in all aspects of community life, optimize their ability to achieve developmental milestones and experience their fullest potential. All Services Index DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES Infant and Preschool Supports at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford Start Referral What are Early Intervention Services? Early Intervention Services at Lansdowne are planned, individualized and person (family)-centered services and supports provided to young children with developmental delays and/or disabilities, and their family. Our goal is to enable infants/children and their families to increase their participation in all aspects of community life, optimize their ability to achieve developmental milestones, and experience their fullest potential. Developmental supports and early intervention services at Lansdowne include: Developmental Paediatrics Infant & Child Development (ICDP) Early Integration Program (EIP) Autism Services Developmental Services and Supports click on an image to learn more 1 2 3 1 ... 1 2 3 ... 3 Preschool Speech & Language Therapy (PSL) Infant and Child Development Program (ICDP) Early Integration Program (EIP) Load More Access FREE resources online Connect with streaming videos, printable tip sheets and home-based activities based on proven universal strategies to help your child's development. PLUS, connect with community-based resources and services. Open Resources What is a Developmental Consultant? A Developmental Consultant from Lansdowne primarily works with families in their home, to provide developmental screens and assessments. Working collaboratively with the child and family/caregivers, a developmental consultant will provide strategies and recommendations to help a child develop to their full potential. What is a Resource Consultant? A Resource Consultant from Lansdowne visits licensed childcare centres to provide developmental screens and assessments. Working collaboratively with children, family, caregivers, the Early Learning Environment and other professionals, a resource consultant will provide strategies and recommendations to help children develop to their full potential. READY FOR REFERRAL? CLICK HERE 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

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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. Desensitization: Overcoming Fears, Getting Used To New Things Autism Services Brant This webinar breaks down the steps needed for someone to get used to, or overcome fears they have with new items, activities and experiences. 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

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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 Family Service Coordinator (FSC) Family Service Coordinators support families of children and youth with multiple and/or complex special needs. They are knowledgeable about services and funding resources that your family may benefit from. Family Service Coordinators help families understand what services they have, what services they may need and when services may change (due to child's age or eligibility). They provide advocacy for child/youth needs in education, health and the community. Eligibility Start Referral Family Service Coordinators may be referred to as your child’s "Case Manager," who encourage and support all services to work together as a team. They work with clients and their families living in Brantford, Brant County, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Family Service Coordinators help families develop goals, learn advocacy skills, and ensure that a family’s needs and concerns are heard and respected. Family Service Coordinators can host and/or attend meetings, medical appointments, therapy sessions and assessments. Family Service Coordinators: Help guide you through transitions and changes in school placements. Provide appropriate documentation through individual sessions or information clinics. Support the development of a coordinated service plan that ties goals and services together ensuring the unique needs of each family is documented and shared. Can remain involved for short or long term support. 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

20th anniversary Lansdowne Charity Motorcycle Ride #ForTheKids, Saturday July 6. Join this police-escorted, no touch-down motorcycle ride leaving from Brantford to tour Grand River communities and scenery, including Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant counties. Your registration is ALL INCLUSIVE of the day's entertainment, including: Live Music, Vendor Displays, Continental Breakfast, Hot Lunch and Door Prizes!  HOME REGISTER DONATE VOLUNTEER EARLY BIRD PRICING UP TO APRIL 30-2025 $45 per Rider or $60 Rider+Passenger All inclusive; 90-min, no touch-down, police-escorted group ride leaving at 11:00 a.m. PLUS continental breakfast, hot lunch and live music/entertainment. WHO: Presented by Ensuring Brant , a not-for-profit community association of volunteers. WHAT: Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids is a fundraising event that includes a 90-minute police-escorted group ride motorcycle tour, a continental breakfast, a hot lunch, live music and entertainment, and vendor displays from local and regional businesses. WHEN: Saturday, June 28-2025 Pre-registraiton for the event is available online. 7:30 a.m. Vendor and Volunteer Event Setup 9:00 a.m. Rider Registration and Check-In Opens, Continental Breakfast, Enjoy Vendor Displays and Live Music ahead of the ride. 11:00 a.m. Kickstands Up! The ride leaves from Brantford 12:30 p.m. Riders return from the Ride for Lansdowne Kids, Enjoy a Hot Lunch, Vendor Displays, Live Music and more! 2:00 p.m. Event shutdown and cleanup WHERE: Brimich Logistics , 15 Kraemer's Way, Brantford, Ontario click for Google Maps The ride will leave from, and return to, Brimich Logistics. click the map image or PDF icon to download a printable version of the ride map and turn-by-turn instructions. Subject to change. RIDE ROUTE The Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids will leave from Brimich Logistics along Hardy Road, riding to Brant Ave and Colborne St. West before turning left onto Mt. Pleasant Street to ride past Lansdowne Children's Centre (approx. 11:10 am). The 90-minute, 107-kilometre police-escorted ride travels east along Brant County Hwy 54 to Haldimand County/Caledonia, and south along Hwy 6 to Hagersville, turning west onto Indian Line Road and returning to Brant County through Oakland, Scotland and north on Hwy 24, taking Hwy 403 to Oak Park Rd (Exit 30) to return to Brimich Logistics. Ride Tips/Rules A couple of notes from our police escort to help keep everyone safe and enjoying the ride... Stay in 2-line formation Please, no passing Keep pace with the leader Stay together, avoid large gaps RIDE FOUNDER Brantford's loudest fundraiser, the Charity Motorcycle Ride was founded over 20 years ago by rider and fundraiser Bob Caissie. Today we continue what Bob started with the same dedication and passion. The Ride for Lansdowne Kids fundraises in support of Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation, and the programs and services accessed by infants, children and teens with physical, communication and/or developmental additional needs/special needs, and their families. HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED ? Sponsorship We have a limited number of sponsor opportunities and would love to speak with you about your interest in partnering with the Charity Motorcycle Ride. Please connect with me by email. We would love to bring you on board, and thank you for your support! Brian Kinrade, Organizer Ensuring Brant / Charity Motorcycle Ride e: bskinrade@msn.com Volunteering We have a limited number of volunteer opportunities to help support Charity Motorcycle Ride promotion and event management. Roles may include traffic management, registration, refreshment serving and sign installation. CLICK HERE OR THE BUTTON IN THE MENU TO SIGN-UP ONLINE . For more information please connect with me by email. Brian Kinrade, Organizer Ensuring Brant / Charity Motorcycle Ride e: bskinrade@msn.com Fundraising With the Charity Motorcycle Ride you can join the fundraising campaign as a rider participant, or as a non-participant (fundraising only). Below is a description of our registraiton and fundraising platform experience, that includes a personalized fundraising webpage and link you can share with friends and family. STEP 1) Registration TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY BIRD PRICING! REGISTER TO RIDE BEFORE APRIL 30-2025 Choose to register your rider(s) or fundraiser(s) by completing the checkout process. Select the number of riders and rider + passengers you're going to signup today OR, choose Fundraising Only (No Cost) to collect pledges for the campaign but not attend the ride event. When your form is complete, click the green button at the bottom of the page, SELECT STEP 2) Payment Portal This is the start of the payment portal. Complete all the fields to proceed. You will be asked for the buyer information (which must match your payment card). As well, each registration ticket will ask you for the names and contact details of your riders and passengers. Please complete these details so we can contact you with event details. Just above your payment card details is a drop down menu to make a contribution to ZEFFY, the organization that hosts this registration platform. We are not charged to use this online service AND do not get charged processing fees on your credit or debit card payments. This service (ZEFFY) is supported by donations made during the checkout process. If you choose not to donate in support of this online service you can use the drop down menu to select 'Other' and enter $0.00. Your choice to support or decline donations to Zeffy does not impact the amount of monies pledged or raised by your participation. When you are finished, click the green button at the bottom of the page, CONFIRM You are now registered to participate in the Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids! FUNDRAISING ONLINE WITH CHARITY MOTORCYCLE RIDE STEP 3) Fundraising - as an Individual, or as part of a Team? Now that you're riding for Lansdowne Kids, your profile page will ask if you would like to register your fundraising as an Individual or as part of a Team. Your registration ticket fee(s) are the first funds raised in your pledge efforts. As an Individual you will get your own fundraising page and goal thermometer to tell your story and collect pledges from your friends and family. As a Team, your registration and fundraising efforts will be combined with other team members in a shared goal thermometer and team page. STEP 4) - Customize your profile page Your campaign was successfully created! Now you can choose to Edit Your Profile and Form, or see your Form (filled with our default content) and start sharing your link. On your pledge page you can accept donations to support your fundraising, and sign up additional riders to join the Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids. WHY: Proceeds raised by the Charity Motorcycle Ride presented by Ensuring Brant are donated to Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation . These funds are invested into programs and services accessed by infants, children and teens with physical, communication and/or developmental additional/special needs. Lansdowne Children's Centre supports thousands of children, caregivers and families, as well as childcare centres and schools across Grand Erie. Lansdowne operates sites in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe.

Boundaries and Personal Space | Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Boundaries and Personal Space This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. 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. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Boundaries and Personal Space no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Anxiety #Behaviour #Social

Brantford/Brant County - Haldimand/Norfolk County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River - Other Region of Ontario AUTISM SERVICES All Services Index AUTISM SERVICES Intensive ABA Therapy, Birth to 12 years old What is Intensive ABA therapy? Intensive ABA therapy treatment is 6+ hours and/or a minimum of 3 scheduled appointments per week. Treatment is primarily provided at a 1:1 - child to therapist - ratio, with daily opportunities for interaction and play with peers. Children will be taught essential skills and the management of challenging behaviours, working across several developmental domains, including: • Language • Communication • Play • Social interactions • Personal hygiene • Toileting • School-readiness Who is eligible? Intensive ABA therapy is available for children/youth, age birth to 12 years, with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis. A screening process will be applied to confirm eligibility for this program, including registration with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). Eligibility Start Referral Intensive ABA is available for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, up to age 6 years old. Registration with OAP is not required but is recommended. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations •Individualized assessment will determine specific goals for your child before treatment begins. •There will be an emphasis upon parent involvement and training within this intervention. •Therapy will be provided at Lansdowne Children’s Centre in Brantford. •Intensive ABA therapy is a commitment of 6+ hours per week. 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