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.

Respite care at Lansdowne Children's Centre provides short-term relief for primary caregivers with care provided in the home or in the community. All Services Index LIFESPAN SUPPORT SERVICES Lifespan Support Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe Start Referral What are Lifespan Support Services? Lansdowne Children's Centre offers children, youth and their families access to support services to help with navigation of challenging transitions, emotions, conflicts and scheduling. Lifespan support services include: Family Service Coordinators Child and Youth Workers Social Workers Lifespan Support Services click on an image to learn more 1 1 ... 1 ... 1 Child and Youth Worker (CYW) Family Service Coordinator (FSC) Social Worker (SW) 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

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. Toileting Part 1 - Are You Ready? | Identifying Readiness and Preparing Skills for Learning Autism Services Brant Is your child ready to start toilet training? Chantal from Autism Services Brant walks us through identifying readiness and provides helpful instruction on identifying and teaching necessary skills to teach toilet training. 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

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. Travelling and Moving with Children Autism Services Brant This presentation talks about how to prepare your children for upcoming trips and travel experiences, and strategies to help them engaged, busy and happy throughout. This presentation also talks about the experience of moving, changing residence, and strategies for preparation and adjustment. 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

Friends 4 Kindness (F4K) | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Friends 4 Kindness (F4K) Friends 4 Kindness focusses on celebrating individuals who struggle with social connections! Everyone should feel included, accepted and loved. Advocating inclusion and acceptance through kindness. We host an online buddy programs (teen, elementary & adult groups), Unbirthday Parties, a card writing program and more. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Friends 4 Kindness (F4K) no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Recreation, Social Events, Buddy program, Birthday, Unbirthday

Empowering Children. Strengthening Families. Inspiring Community. Join Heroes Walk and Roll, Lansdowne Children's Centres signature annual fundraising event. Level UP Lansdowne, and become a partner in possibility, fueling innovative programs, reducing wait times, and enhancing supports for thousands of local families. Dress up. Team up. Show up. Every gift unlocks potential. You can change the game. Let's Level UP Lansdowne Children's Centre! Join today! Heroes Walk and Roll Saturday, September 26 Brant Park, 119 Jennings Rd, Brantford 11:00 am to 2:30 pm REGISTER & FUNDRAISE Sign up to collect pledges— as an individual, as a team, or by joining a team— Dress Up. Team Up. Show Up. Each registration creates a unique fundraising page, and free passes to the event. Video Demo MAKE A DONATION Add your contribution to this fundraiser in support of Lansdowne Children's Centre— Every Gift Unlocks Potential . Your support helps children and youth with additional needs discover, belong and achieve. Video Demo EVENT SPONSORS Align your brand with a local event that celebrates inclusion and possibility— You Can Change The Game for infants, children, and youth, and their families in our community. Learn more VOLUNTEER Sign up to represent Lansdowne Children's Centre and help provide this event— a Super-celebratory Carnival — assisting with parking, registration, game mangement, park set up, and more! REGISTER TODAY Discover. Belong. Achieve. Join Heroes Walk and Roll for Lansdowne Children's Centre, September 26, 2026 - Brant Park 2026 Youth Ambassador Meet 12-year old Mason. 🌟 With his mighty team of family and friends, Mason is leading the way to help change the game for local kids—Let's Level UP! Lansdowne 🌟 DONATE NOW LEARN MORE DOWNLOAD Walk. Roll. Donate. Fundraise. Sponsor. By joining Level UP Lansdowne and the Heroes Walk and Roll your fundraising team becomes a partner in possibility, strengthening access to programs and services supporting children and youth, building inclusion by creating spaces and opportunities where every child belongs, and by reducing barriers for families who need help now. Contact: Ashlyn Gladman, Development Officer – Annual Campaigns & Funds Lansdowne Children’s Centre (519) 753-3153 ext. 308 agladman@lansdownecc.com Lansdowne Children’s Centre Charitable Registration #1190 05643 RR0001 39 Mount Pleasant St., Brantford, ON N3T 1S7 Heroes Walk and Roll is a super-celebratory fundraising event where families, children, youth, and teams come together to champion support of Lansdowne Children’s Centre programs and services. The 2026 pledge drive kicked off in May, building to an outdoor carnival event in Brant Park (Brantford) on Saturday, September 26. Register a fundraising team and collect pledges May through September. Pay what you can. Everyone is welcome! 1/15 Learn more about ways your organization can get involved and make a difference with Lansdowne Children's Centre. Open Event Sponsorship Download Sponsorship PDF FAQ Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll Is Lansdowne Children's Centre a registered charity? Yes! Lansdowne Children's Centre is a registered charity, and a not-for-profit children's treatment centre for child development providing programs and services in support of infants, children and youth with physical, communication, and/or developmental additional needs, and their families.Your gifts empower Lansdowne Children's Centre to enhance and enrich the lives of local kids and their families by providing acces to:Specialty equipmentSupport workersCommunity-based programsCentre-run programsLansdowne Children's CentreCharitable Registration #1190 05643 RR000139 Mount Pleasant St., Brantford, ON N3T 1S7Contact: Lynda Henriksen (she/her)Director of Development and Community Relationslhenriksen@lansdownecc.com 519-753-3153 ext 221 How do I register to fundraise? Solo? As a Team? Click REGISTER & FUNDRAISE to start the registration process On the first screen, add 1 fundraising registration, set the amount you will pay for your registration (there is a recommended amount but you can pay what you can, and/or add a first donation to your fundraising. When you are done, click the blue button CONTINUE at the bottom of the screen. On the second screen, complete your contact information, and identify who is coming with you on September 26. This information sets up a personal profile for you. It will be the email where you receive receipts and notifications, and the mailing address for our donor/participant database. When entering who is coming with you, only enter the adults/youth/children arriving with your party. You do not need to register other members who will be joining your team. They will do that on their own when they register. When you are done, click CONTINUE at the bottom of the screen. On the third screen, you have the choice to START a Team, or to JOIN a Team, or to move foward as a SOLO fundraiser. Each option offers its own customization options. CONTINUE to complete your registration. SHARING YOUR TEAM TO ONBOARD TEAM MEMBERSYou can share the link to your Team fundraising page and let potential team members know that they can click REGISTER & FUNDRAISE to set up their own profile, and join your team. At the JOIN a Team option, they can select your team from the drop down menu, or start typing the team name to find your team. I signed up to fundraise. How do I manage/edit my fundraising web page? Thank you for being an active fundraiser for Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll!The Zeffy platform we use to power our online fundraisng is safe and secure and does not charge Lansdowne Children's Centre a fee, PLUS it has a fantastic library of helpful guides!How to Edit Your Peer-to-Peer Team or Participant Fundraising PageWhen you register for a Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll as a fundraiser (whether as an individual or part of a team) you can edit your fundraising page right away from the confirmation screen, or anytime afterward using the link that is sent to your registration email.CLICK HERE to open a Zeffy tutorial guide and learn more about the process and tools to help you customize your fundraising page, to tell your Lansdowne Story and connect to your potential donors. Is there a paper form for collecting offline fundraising donations (cash and cheques)? Yes! Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll can provide a PDF document to registered fundraisers that can be printed at home and used to record and collect offline donations like cash and cheques. We recommend that anyone looking to use debit or credit please be directed to your online fundraising web page, and use the available Zeffy platform that is safe and secure for transactions.When you collect cash and/or cheque donations, please bring your completed printed form and monies to the event on September 26 and provide these to the registration desk. We will add your recorded donations to your online amounts to recognize your total donations collected.Donations over $20 can receive a donation gift receipt from Lansdowne Children's Centre, provided that required contact information is required (ie. email address, and/or mailing address).If you require a paper form and have not yet received a fundraising support email with the PDF attached, please reach out to Ashlyn by email: agladman@lansdownecc.com Thank you! Who can attend Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll in Brant Park? There are no limitations to attendance! Lansdowne Children's Centre invites children of all ages, families, organizations and teams to explore Heroes Walk and Roll in Brant Park. We hope the experience provides greater meaning to you of what Lansdowne Children's Centre does for local families, and helps you appreciate the importance of our fundraiser to continue to power programs and services helping infants, children and youth in our community to realize their potential! What are this year's attractions and activities? The 2026 Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll has many returning attractions and activities, and some new ones, creating an exciting experience for all our guests! All of these items are included in your registration, at no additional fee, powered by our generous community partners and sponsors.Touch a Truck (including firetruck, tow trucks, construction machines)Face Painting presented by Ackland InsurancePhoto Booth presented by Ackland InsuranceBouncy Castle - a dual lane tropical themed playground!Inflatable Sport Games - adaptable soccer, baseball and basketballCarnival Games - individual activities for kids Sensory Stations - explore your senses with experiential learning Storytime with local author Tamara Botting Cheerleading Demonstration and Tumble Area, powered by Impact Cheer Athletics LIVE Reptile Show, with Jungle Jamz LIVE Music Show, with The Shrubberies! Meet Therapy Dogs with Autism Dog Services Local vendor displays What can you tell me about parking? Is there a cost? Is it close? Yes, there is on site parking. No, there is no added cost for you to park at the venue. The available parking lots across from the Grand Pavillion picnic area (where Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll is located inside Brant Park, Brant Conservation Area), are packed gravel. There is room for accessible parking and a small walk (maybe, 200m) to the grassy grounds around the pavillion where the attractions will be set up. What does it cost to attend Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll activities? In 2026, registration to attend Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll is required. Participants can pre-register online at www.heroeswalkandroll.com or register at the event on the day. Registration is based on "pay what you can" as a donation in support of Lansdowne Children's Centre. Participants are encouraged to collect pledges through fundraising to enhance their contributions, but this is not mandatory to enjoy the activities and attractions. How long is the walk? What is the route? What are the path conditions? Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll takes place inside Brant Park/Brant Conservation Area, at 119 Jennings Rd in Brantford, Ontario. The walk begins at the Grand Pavillion grassy picnic area where the event festivities and attractions are set up, and proceeds to an asphalt roadway that loops behind the picnic grounds and returns to the starting point. There is a small gradient (hill) that walkers descend at the beginning, and ascend when they return. The total distance is about 1-kilometer. There is no competition for speed to complete the walk. It is a group activity to show solidarity and community in support of Lansdowne Children's Centre programs and services. We are all Lansdowne Heroes in fundraising to power life changing programs for infants, children and youth with physical, communication and/or developmental additional needs, and their families. Can I bring my dog to Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll? Yes! Brant Convervation Area (Brant Park) permits dogs in the park and at Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll provided that they are on a leash and under the supervision of the owner/caregiver. You are also responsible to please clean up any dog waster (ie. they poop, you scoop). Can I bring a wagon or bicycle on the Heroes Walk and Roll? Yes! We see families and teams bring walkers, carriages, strollers, wagons and other assistive mobiltiy and carrier devices to help navigate the Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll. If you choose to bring a self-propelled, wheeled device (ex. scooter, small bicycle, skateboard) to roll, we ask that you please be careful and considerate of others; do not zoom, race or weave through other walkers and participants. If you are on an independent self-propelled wheeled device you must wear a helmet. Additional safety equipment is recommended and at the discretion of parents/caregivers. Will there be food and refreshments provided at Heroes Walk and Roll? We recommend you plan to bring a water bottle and snacks to the event. There will be vendors providing some refreshments and food items for sale, but at this time there is no formal concession stand or Food Truck available. Your immediate impact Your participation in Level UP Lansdowne fundraising helps: STRENGTHEN ACCESS to programs and supports for infants, children, youth and their families BUILD INCLUSION by creating spaces and opportunities where every child belongs REDUCE BARRIERS for families who need help now Support changes everything—because when we invest in children early, we invest in a stronger community for everyone. 6,650+ local infants, children and youth, and their families, on a journey to explore their potential with Lansdowne Children's Centre 350+ local service providers working with families of children facing physical, communication, and/or developmental challenges 196+ local kids experiencing inclusive camps and recreation programs with the support they need to feel safe, capable and accepted DRESS UP. TEAM UP. SHOW UP. HEROES WALK AND ROLL REGISTER & FUNDRAISE MAKE A DONATION EVENT SPONSORS VOLUNTEER Meet Mason, 12-year-old 2026 Lansdowne Youth Ambassador Aug 31 Heart of a Hero: A Mother's Letter to You about her son's Lansdowne journey Aug 28 Strong enough to challenge John Cena, Lansdowne Walk and Roll ambassador Aug 28 Suit Up! Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll Limited Edition T-Shirts (Swag!) Aug 11 1 2 3 4 5

Lansdowne speech and language services helps infants and children develop their communication skills, including speech sounds, understanding and producing language, and using language to interact with others. All Services Index REHABILITATION SERVICES Speech & Language Therapy at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe Start Referral What is Speech and Language Therapy? (SLT) Speech and Language therapy at Lansdowne Children's Centre focuses on helping infants and children develop their communication skills. Communication includes speech sound production, understanding and producing language and using language to interact with others. Areas we work on in speech and language therapy: Understanding words and sentences Using words and putting words together Using language to interact with others Making speech sounds Stuttering Feeding and swallowing concerns Start Referral Speech & Language Support and Services click on an image to learn more 1 2 1 ... 1 2 ... 2 Checklist, Speech & Language Development 0 - 36 months Preschool Speech & Language Therapy (PSL) School-Based Speech & Language Therapy (SBRS-ST) Communication Strategies You Can Try At Home click on an image to open the printable PDF tip sheet 1 2 3 4 1 ... 1 2 3 4 ... 4 Worth the Wait, Speech Interactions Early Learning Sign Language handout Labelling communication strategies Say What They Mean communication strategies Face to Face, Communication Strategies Videos About Communication Strategies, Speech and Child Development click on an image to open the streaming video 1 2 3 4 1 ... 1 2 3 4 ... 4 Why Interaction Matters - Part 1 Why Interaction Matters - Part 2 What Role Do Parents Play in Early Language Intervention? Access more 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 Speech-Language Pathologist? Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) at Lansdowne provide assessment and treatment for infants and children with communication delays or disorders, or feeding and swallowing concerns. What is a Communicative Disorders Assistant? A Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) at Lansdowne provides speech and language intervention under the supervision of a SLP. 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

Goal Setting with Children | Speech, EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Goal Setting with Children This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Learn how setting goals with your child can provide a measure and motivator for progress and success. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Goal Setting with Children no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #GoalSetting #Skills #Learning

Checklist, Kindergarten Readiness | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Checklist, Kindergarten Readiness CLICK HERE TO OPEN THE ONLINE CHECKLIST, SELF-SCREENING TOOL This kindergarten readiness checklist provides cognitive, physical and communication abilities that most children are demonstrating by the time they are ready for school entry (ie. starting kindergarten). Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Checklist, Kindergarten Readiness no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

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 on FACEBOOK Managed by the Family Engagement Coordinator, this online forum is a safe space for the parents, families, and caregivers of infants, children and youth with special needs ask questions, discuss ideas, or just vent! Rules: 1) Be respectful of everyone, and try to keep conversations positive. 2) Admins will be in charge of accepting new members. 3) Selling/asking for donations is not allowed. 4) All information posted in this group is confidential. Please DO NOT publicly share ANY post made in this group. Lansdowne Caregiver Corner Facebook Group is a private group monitored by the Family Engagement Coordinator. The views and opinions expressed in this group are solely the ownership of the individual, and do not necessarily reflect those of Lansdowne Children's Centre. Eligibility Join Facebook Group Log in to Facebook to connect with the Lansdowne Family Engagement group. Qualifying questions may be asked by the group host. Please respect the group's rules. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations A private Facebook Group hosted and monitored by Lansdowne client family peers and the Family Engagement Coordinator (FEC), providing opportunity to network socially and ask questions. 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

Juggling the Duties of the Brain | Understanding Executive Functioning | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Juggling the Duties of the Brain | Understanding Executive Functioning This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Have you ever noticed how the skills on a child's report card often resemble the skills listed on a job application? Executive functioning is a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking and self control. We use these skills everyday to learn, work and manage daily life. Learn how to identify challenges with executive function, and how to implement learning strategies, as we walk through different scenarios that may relate to aspects of your own life and/or your child's life. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Juggling the Duties of the Brain | Understanding Executive Functioning no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Behaviour #Emotions #Learning

What is ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis)? | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library What is ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis)? This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. This online webinar recording is an introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) , what that means, the evidence-based practice, it's effectiveness and who can benefit from ABA services. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages What is ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis)? no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Terms #ABA #Introduction