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Childcare Financial Assisstance, Brantford-Brant | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Childcare Financial Assisstance, Brantford-Brant Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Childcare Financial Assisstance, Brantford-Brant no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Board Member Holly Clark, Centre Board - Lansdowne Children's Centre. Serving the needs of the children and youth, and their families, who access services and support for communication, developmental and physical needs, at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe. < Back Previous Next Holly Clark Board Member Holly Clark joined the board in 2023. Holly is a member of a client family who has benefitted from services and supports accessed at Lansdowne. Holly has joined the board to help enhance Lansdowne Centre's ability to serve more families in the region who also find themselves in need of specialized care for their children.

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. Proactive Behaviour Strategies Autism Services Brant What is a Proactive Behaviour Strategy? How can it help to reduce the chances of challenging behaviour? When should you use it? 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

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

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

Early Years, Parenting - Video Playlist | EarlyYears | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Early Years, Parenting - Video Playlist Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Early Years, Parenting - Video Playlist 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 - Other Region of Ontario FAMILY ENGAGEMENT All Services Index FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Family Centred Guiding Principles Family support principles are belief statements about how supports and resources ought to be made available to parents/families involved in early childhood intervention, parenting support and family resource programs and which specify how staff should interact with and treat families. 1. Children, youth and their families (herein referred to as families) are treated with dignity and respect at all times. 2. Staff are sensitive, knowledgeable and responsive to the unique needs of families, including but not limited to cultural, ethnic and socio-economic diversities. 3. Family choice and decision making are incorporated at all levels of participation in all Lansdowne Children’s Centre programs. 4. Information necessary for families to make informed choices is shared in a sensitive, individualized and objective manner. 5. Service provision is informed by family-identified desires, priorities and preferences. 6. Staff work with families to provide supports, resources and services in a flexible and responsive manner. 7. Informal and formal community supports and resources are considered for achieving family outcomes. 8. Services focus on family strengths, assets and interests as the foundation for building capacities and enhancing family functioning. 9. Staff-family relationships are characterized by partnerships and collaboration based on mutual trust, respect, open communication and problem solving. adapted from: Dunst, C.J. (2004). TrAAAveling the TransCanada Highway: mapping the Adoption, Application and Adherence to Family Support Principles. Perspectives 1(1) , 41-48. Eligibility Download PDF 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

Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services | Speech, EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Anyone with a concern about their child's development can contact SmartStart Hub to start the referral process. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Referral, Speech, OT, PT, Support, Respite, Lifespan, Recreation

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

Board 2nd Vice President Jennifer Steffler, Centre Board - Lansdowne Children's Centre. Serving the needs of the children and youth, and their families, who access services and support for communication, developmental and physical needs, at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe. < Back Previous Next Jennifer Steffler Board 2nd Vice President Jennifer Steffler joined the board in 2023. Jennifer is a Lansdowne client parent, and Executive Director of Rygiel Supports for Community Living, Hamilton. She is passionate about belonging and amplifying the voices of people supported and their families.

Finding Licensed Childcare, Brantford-Brant | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Finding Licensed Childcare, Brantford-Brant Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Finding Licensed Childcare, Brantford-Brant no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Brantford/Brant County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River RECREATION SERVICES All Services Index RECREATION SERVICES Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Recreation Services provide opportunities designed to assist and encourage children and youth clients to take advantage of individual or group activities directed towards promoting growth and development. These activities allow clients to explore their interests, exercise their skill sets and pursue personal development. Eligibility Start Referral Therapeutic Recreation programs are designed for participants who: Are 10 – 18 years of age Are receiving services at Lansdowne Children’s Centre. Have a level of independence which allows safe supervision as well as maintaining self-directed participation at a 3 youth to 1 adult ratio Identify a personal interest in individual and/or TR program goals Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations TR services focus on opportunities to: Strengthen skills necessary for participation Discover and build upon personal interests Increase social skills/opportunity Maximize independence Foster community involvement Following referral, the Recreation Therapist (RT) will complete a TR initial assessment with Guardian(s) to support choice of a program option that will offer the most benefit to the participant. Formal/informal assessments will be completed as appropriate to support program development as well as set and monitor goals. Programs are typically group sessions. 1:1 appointments are available after consultation. Group Programming Programs are in house or in the community dependent on the leisure pursuit During the school year programs are in evenings and occasional weekends During the summer there are 4 weeks of camp that are offered Individual Appointment 1:1 appointments with the RT to determine next steps in an individual pursuit Transition to community programming 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