Turn Taking communication strategies | Speech, Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Turn Taking communication strategies Turn taking is an important skill for your child to learn. At first, children learn to take turns in play. Later, children understand how to take turns “talking” in interactions. Turn taking helps increase a child’s attention span, and promotes eye contact. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Turn Taking communication strategies no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: PSL026-10AS, communication, strategy, speech, development, conversation, turn, patience, social

Use Simple Language communications strategies | Speech, Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Use Simple Language communications strategies Use short sentences when talking to your child (i.e., one to three words at most). Always stay one step above your child’s current level of communication. For example... Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Use Simple Language communications strategies no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: PSL26-04AS, communication, strategy, speech, language

Advocacy Workshop - Part 1 - Intro to Advocacy | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Advocacy Workshop - Part 1 - Intro to Advocacy Part One opens this video series, a filmed caregiver workshop hosted by guest speakers Sara Pot and Brenda Agnew, parents of children with special needs sharing their experience and expertise to help other families with communication strategies and examples of how to advocate for your child's needs in different settings. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Advocacy Workshop - Part 1 - Intro to Advocacy no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Advocacy, Advocate, Help, Support, Inclusive, Accomodate, Assistance

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

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

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

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

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Why Interaction Matters - Part 1 | Speech | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Why Interaction Matters - Part 1 Just how powerful are back-and-forth conversations for a child’s language learning? Well, new evidence shows that back-and-forth interactions between an adult and a child actually change a child’s brain and lead to better language outcomes. In this video, The Hanen Centre’s Executive Director, Elaine Weitzman, talks about what the most recent research says about the power of high-quality interactions, and describes the critical ingredients that make these interactions possible. Presented by The Hanen Centre. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Why Interaction Matters - Part 1 no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Speech, Language, Communication, Parents, Communication

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Desensitization: Overcoming Fears, Getting Used To New Things | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Desensitization: Overcoming Fears, Getting Used To New Things This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. This webinar breaks down the steps needed for someone to get used to, or overcome fears they have with new items, activities and experiences . Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Desensitization: Overcoming Fears, Getting Used To New Things no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Anxiety #Behaviour #Desensitization

Why Interaction Matters - Part 2 | Speech | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Why Interaction Matters - Part 2 The 1st video in this series , talked about the importance of early interactions and how they can be the biggest factor in shaping a child’s language learning. This video takes this a step further and shows you Hanen interaction strategies in action. Before-and after videos make it easy to see the difference these strategies can make in helping your interactions bloom into beautiful conversations – where the real learning takes place! Presented by The Hanen Centre. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Why Interaction Matters - Part 2 no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Speech, Language, Communication, Parents, Communication