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

Guidelines For Clients and Families Regarding Exclusion Due To Illness | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Guidelines For Clients and Families Regarding Exclusion Due To Illness As an agency working with the public, Lansdowne Children's Centre is accountable to provide a healthy environment. In this regard, individuals are encouraged to remain at home and away from others when ill, per Brant County Health Unit guidelines. Children and other family members with the following conditions should remain at home and away from others: CONDITION EXCLUSION PERIOD Chickenpox Until well enough to participate in all activities with no accompanying fever regardless of the state of the rash Chickenpox is a reportable disease and must be reported to the Local Medical Officer of Health Diarrhea 24 hours after Diarrhea stops Fever no symptoms for 24 hours Head Lice Until after the first treatment and no nits remain in the hair Impetigo Until the antibiotic prescribed by a doctor has been taken for at least one full day Influenza until 5 days after symptoms began Pink Eye, bacterial (conjunctivitis) with Discharge Until the antibiotic prescribed by a doctor has been taken for at least one full day Ringworm Until the treatment has started Strep Throat Until antibiotic treatment has been taken for one full day Vomiting N o vomiting for 24 hours For more information on these and other diseases please visit the Brant County Health Unit website at www.bchu.org or contact your family doctor or TELEHEALTH Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 for advice about care and treatment. Lansdowne Children's Centre reserves the right to send clients home from programs if our employees believe the client is too unwell to participate in services. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Guidelines For Clients and Families Regarding Exclusion Due To Illness no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: sick, ill, concern, attendance, safety, procedure

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

Learning two languages bilingualism | Speech, Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Learning two languages bilingualism Bilingualism is learning more than one language and being able to understand and communicate in these languages. Simultaneous Bilingualism is learning more than one language at the same time, from birth. Sequential Bilingualism is learning a second language after the first language is established, often when a child starts daycare or school. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Learning two languages bilingualism no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: PSL026-15AS, communication, strategy, speech, development, learning, language, bilingual, parent, practice, patience, social, turn

Daily Routines communication strategies | Speech, Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Daily Routines communication strategies Take advantage of daily routines and add language. This is a good opportunity to: Label important actions and objects; Repeat key words; Give a child a reason to communicate; Take turns together Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Daily Routines communication strategies no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: PSL026-13AS, communication, strategy, speech, development, patience, routine, practice, turn, social

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:

Healthy Sleeping Habits, The Why and the How of Sleep Hygiene | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Healthy Sleeping Habits, The Why and the How of Sleep Hygiene This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. 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. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Healthy Sleeping Habits, The Why and the How of Sleep Hygiene no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Sleep #Routines #Behaviour

Routines - What they are, and why we use them | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Routines - What they are, and why we use them This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Life is full of routines. In this webinar we talk about how to plan a routine with your child , considering their skills and needs as well as your own as a parent or caregiver. We also provide tools and tips for communicating and learning the routine with your child. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Routines - What they are, and why we use them no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Routines #Learning #Outings

Easter Seals | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Easter Seals Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Easter Seals no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Recreation, Camp, Equipment, Funding

Language Building, Fun Activities for Kids | Speech | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Language Building, Fun Activities for Kids Having fun with Hanen - Helpful information for parents and professionals, language building activities you can play with children. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Language Building, Fun Activities for Kids no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Speech, Language, Communication, Parents, Communication

Counselling for Parents & Caregivers, Haldimand-Norfolk | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Counselling for Parents & Caregivers, Haldimand-Norfolk Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Counselling for Parents & Caregivers, Haldimand-Norfolk no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Compliments and Concerns, Process and Policy | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Compliments and Concerns, Process and Policy Our Compliments and Concerns Process Lansdowne Children’s Centre is committed to providing you quality care and service, based on a family-centred care philosophy. Our Centre’s values are: • Respect • Inclusion • Diversity • Empowerment • Safety While involved with Lansdowne Children’s Centre you have the right to: • receive quality care and service, in a clean and safe environment • be involved in decision making regarding your child • receive information and answers to your questions about our services, your child and your child’s individual service • give or refuse consent to any proposed care and to be advised of the risks and benefits of the service being proposed • be treated with courtesy, dignity and respect • privacy and confidentiality of your health information and record of care • have your language, culture, religion and sexual orientation respected • receive care in an environment free from abuse, exploitation, retaliation • have your have questions and concerns heard without intimidation or fear of reprisal, and to expect the Centre staff to provide a timely response to your concerns • be informed of any unanticipated service reductions and contingency plans related to your child’s service COMPLIMENTS • We welcome any compliments. We encourage you to communicate any compliments with the involved staff member. • If you would like to further recognize a staff member, team, or the Centre, please contact the involved Supervisor. CONCERNS • If you have any concerns, we encourage you to first discuss your concern with the involved staff member. • If you are not fully satisfied, or are uncomfortable discussing this with the staff member, or wish further discussion, please bring your concern to the attention of the staff members’ Supervisor. This may be done in person, by telephone, in writing, or you may also request a meeting with the Supervisor. The Supervisor will acknowledge the complaint within one working day of receiving notification. • If you believe the resolution is not sufficient, you may request the concern be addressed with our Executive Director. This may be done in person, by telephone, in writing, or you may also request a meeting with the Executive Director. The Executive Director will acknowledge the concern within one working day of receiving notification. • The Executive Director may call a meeting of the relevant parties to assist with problem solving. The group will discuss the concern, collect information, if necessary, and explain what they think can be done about the concern. The group may schedule an appointment for you to attendto discuss the concern as appropriate to the situation. There may also be follow up by sending information to you in writing. • The decision of the Executive Director will be final and binding on the Centre and the client/ family. • All concerns that result in a meeting with the Executive Director will be reported to the Professional Advisory Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Compliments and Concerns, Process and Policy no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Compliment, Praise, Thanks, Concern, Complaint, Grievance