Understanding Torticollis and Plagiocephaly, and what you can do at home | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Understanding Torticollis and Plagiocephaly, and what you can do at home This printable 4-page handout provides an overview and understanding of Torticollis and Plagiocephaly, and provides recommendations for strategies you can try at home. Page 4 also provides a list of Local Orthotists that offer cranial remolding therapy. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Understanding Torticollis and Plagiocephaly, and what you can do at home no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: PT201, Torticollis, Plagiocephaly, flat spot, baby, infant, newborn, cranial, orthotist, PT, physio

Accessing a Personal Health Record, Request Form | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Accessing a Personal Health Record, Request Form Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Accessing a Personal Health Record, Request Form no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) | Speech, EarlyYears, Kindergarten, Child and Youth, Family | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Accessible Playground Directory | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Accessible Playground Directory A comprehensive resource designed to empower individuals of all abilities to discover inclusive play spaces in their local communities and throughout Ontario. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Accessible Playground Directory no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Sharing a Book communication strategies | Speech, Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Sharing a Book communication strategies When sharing a book: Allow your child to choose the book; Give your child as much time as they need to look at the pictures; and Join in with sounds, actions, or words. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Sharing a Book communication strategies no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: PSL026-12AS, communication, strategy, speech, development, reading, book, sharing, turn

Transition to Adult Services: A Guide | Teens | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Transition to Adult Services: A Guide Who are we planning for? Youth in their later teen years (14-17 years old ) with physical disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or who are medically complex. During ages 0-17 years old youth receive services from children services. Prior to the youth turning 18 years old, they must apply and qualify for funding through adult services which have different criteria than children's services. What are we planning for? The transition out of Children Services The transition through high school and into post secondary school or career path The transition to a higher level of independence The transition to adult service providers (if applicable) Transition planning refers to the transition out of children�s services and transition into adult services. Although some youth will continue to stay in school until their 21st birthday and receive school health services (Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy), most clients will no longer receive services from Lansdowne Children�s Centre after the age of 18. Before discharging, Lansdowne wants to ensure that youth and their family have a plan for the future As teens approach the age of 16, the Lansdowne staff supporting the family and/or school will have a discussion of what the plan is for the future (next few years/beyond high school). Through these conversations, staff will have a better understanding of what kind of adult services the youth may be eligible for and what relevant goals the youth may have for their future. Some examples of goals could include: finding a volunteer opportunity joining a social activity specific goals around the home that may lead to a higher level of independence exploring post secondary options exploring part-time or full-time job opportunites Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Transition to Adult Services: A Guide no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: teen, school age, adulthood, post-secondary, independence, SCILL

Early Learning Sign Language handout | Speech, Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Early Learning Sign Language handout A printable handout illustrating basic early learning signs you can work on at home to help develop communication abilities. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Early Learning Sign Language handout no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: PSL526-01AS, communication, speech, sign, langugage, AAC

Language and Communication | Speech, EarlyYears | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Language and Communication This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. The basics of language and communication in child development. Learn how communication does not require langauge. What is non-verbal communication? Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Language and Communication no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Communication #GoalSetting #Social

Preparing for Outings, What Makes Outings Challenging? | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Preparing for Outings, What Makes Outings Challenging? This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. Learn about understanding sensory needs and awareness , how to communicate with children to prepare them for outings, role playing games to help practice, environmental considerations you can prepare, and how to reinforce appropriate behaviour. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Preparing for Outings, What Makes Outings Challenging? no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Outings #Behaviour #Desensitization #Communication

Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months CLICK HERE TO OPEN THE ONLINE CHECKLIST, SELF-SCREENING TOOL This communication checklist provides development milestones that most children are demonstrating in each age group. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Milestones, Child Development, Communication, Sounds, Words, Speech

Board Chair, Chair of Long Range Planning Committee Ashley Veldkamp, 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 Ashley Veldkamp Board Chair, Chair of Long Range Planning Committee Ashley Veldkamp joined our board in 2017 and is a real estate agent and a parent of a child with special needs. As a member of a Lansdowne client family, Ashley has experienced multiple services and supports at Lansdowne.

Board Member, Acting Secretary Skylar Turkiewicz-DaBreo-, 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 Skylar Turkiewicz-DaBreo- Board Member, Acting Secretary Skylar is a past Lansdowne Foundation board member and treasurer. She joined the Lansdowne Centre board in 2025.