Search Results

Anyone with a concern about their child's development can contact SmartStart Hub to start the process of assessment. No diagnosis or referral is required. We are your one-stop shop for connecting with help. Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe, serving Brantford, Brant County, Norfolk County, Haldimand County, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. child development communication, developmental and physical special needs INTAKE SERVICES SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne Children's Centre Serving the region of Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Start a Referral Printed referral forms can be sent by Fax to # 1-519-753-5927 Do you need to request access to a child's Personal Health Record? Learn more about how to request access, what to expect, and how your child’s information is protected can help you feel confident and supported. Learn More Anyone with a concern about their child's development can contact SmartStart Hub to start the referral process. No diagnosis or doctor referral is required. SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne Children's Centre is your one-stop solution for connecting with services and supports for communication, developmental and physical concerns in the Grand Erie district. There is NO COST to the family for accessing SmartStart Hub services, supports and resources. Learn more about SmartStart Hub, Click Here Contact SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development local 519-753-3153 ext. 507 toll free 1-800-454-7186 ext. 507 Self-Screening Tools, Checklists Interactive checklists provide a guide of development milestones and resources to help you measure and encourage development progress. If you have multiple incomplete milestones, and especially if you have incomplete milestones from an earlier age group, please consider completing a referral with SmartStart Hub to access opportunities for assessment, support and therapy services. Checklist, Early Years Milestones 0 - 48 months Checklist, Kindergarten Readiness 36 - 72 months Checklist, Speech & Language Development 0 - 36 months Ready for referral? 📞 Contact SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne Children’s Centre Anyone can reach out to the SmartStart Hub if you: 🔹 Need information about Lansdowne Children’s Centre services 🔹 Want to make a referral to our services 🔹 Need to find out if a child or youth is eligible for Lansdowne services 📝 Our Online Referral Form Our secure online form: ✅ Collects your contact information and concerns ✅ Shares your information securely with the SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne ✅ Allows you to print a copy of the referral before submitting (just click the “Print” button) 🔄 How Referrals Are Processed 📌 Referrals are reviewed based on priority needs 📧 Automated notification emails are sent to: • The person who submits the referral • The Primary Contact listed on the form ⏭️ What Happens Next? 📞 The Primary Contact (must be a legal guardian) will receive a call from our SmartStart Hub within approximately 90 days of submission. 💬 During the call, we will: • Learn more about your concerns • Share other supports the child may be eligible for • Help connect you to the right community agency if Lansdowne doesn’t provide the needed service Navigating Privacy and Safety: How to Request Access to Your Child's Personal Health Record at Lansdowne Children's Centre Accessing your child’s personal health record is a crucial step for parents and guardians who want to stay informed about their child’s health and development. At Lansdowne Children's Centre, this process is designed with privacy and safety as top priorities. Understanding how to request access, what to expect, and how your child’s information is protected can help you feel confident and supported. Celebrating Speech and Hearing Month at Lansdowne Children's Centre From expressing our needs to sharing our experiences, communication is an essential part of life. May is Speech and Hearing Month, a time to celebrate the life-changing difference speech-language pathologists, communicative disorders assistants, and other professionals in the field can make by helping kids find the tools that will best help them communicate effectively. “Communication is not just speech; it's also gestures and facial expressions and signs,” said Fran Talarico Pathways to Service in Haldimand and Norfolk, family resource H-N REACH Connect with family and children support services and resources in Haldimand and Norfolk countires, Ontario. H-N REACH 1 2

Advocacy Workshop - Part 4 - Strategies for advocacy | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Advocacy Workshop - Part 4 - Strategies for advocacy In Part Four our presenters, Brenda and Sara, continue sharing strategies to promote healthy advocacy and engagement. Examples and suggestions on how to welcome creative and constructive conversation, and how to avoid confrontation and combative postures. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Advocacy Workshop - Part 4 - Strategies for advocacy no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Advocacy, Advocate, Help, Support, Inclusive, Accomodate, Assistance

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

Advocacy Workshop - Part 5 - Results and rewards | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Advocacy Workshop - Part 5 - Results and rewards In Part Five our presenters, Brenda and Sara, talk with the audience about advocacy being about repetition, and continuing to ask and/or tell your story. Helping others to overcome fear of the unfamiliar. Learn how to build a network of support and find allies in your community to help raise your voice. Learn about the dangers of 'shortcut' thinking, and why social media may not be the best place to advance your advocacy. Discover in what forms the rewards of advocacy can be experienced and celebrated, by you and by others in your community. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Advocacy Workshop - Part 5 - Results and rewards no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Advocacy, Advocate, Help, Support, Inclusive, Accomodate, Assistance

Item List Watch Video All About Online Learning Autism Services Brant Watch Video Anxiety & ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism Services Brant Watch Video Boundaries and Personal Space Autism Services Brant Watch Video Dating De-Mystified, Feel more comfortable with the idea of dating Autism Services Brant Watch Video Desensitization: Overcoming Fears, Getting Used To New Things Autism Services Brant Watch Video Eating Strategies Part One - Basics of Encouraging Appropriate Meal-Time Behaviour Autism Services Brant Watch Video Elopement Strategies with Kids Autism Services Brant Watch Video Engaing in Play - play skills for parents Autism Services Brant Watch Video Fire Safety with Kids Autism Services Brant Watch Video Goal Setting with Children Autism Services Brant Watch Video Healthy Sleeping Habits, The Why and the How of Sleep Hygiene Autism Services Brant Watch Video How To Teach a Skill Autism Services Brant

Empowering Children. Strengthening Families. Inspiring Community. Corporate and Community Engagement. By joining Level UP, your organization becomes a partner in possibility, fueling innovative programs, reducing wait times, and enhancing supports for thousands of local families. Corporate and Community Engagement with Lansdowne Children's Centre—Get Your Level UP Lansdowne Sponsor Kit 1/15 WATCH VIDEO ABOUT US PROGRAMS YOUR IMPACT SPONSOR View on YouTube Empowering Children. Strengthening Families. Inspiring Community. By joining Level UP Lansdowne , your organization becomes a partner in possibility, fueling innovative programs, reducing wait times, and enhancing supports for thousands of local families. SPONSORSHIP KIT Game Changers. How community-minded organizations can Level UP their impact. Your immediate impact Your participation in the Level UP Lansdowne program helps: STRENGTHEN ACCESS to programs and supports BUILD INCLUSION 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+ 350+ 196+ local infants, children and youth, and their families, on a journey to explore potential with Lansdowne Children's Centre local service providers working with families of children facing physical, communication, and/or developmental challenges local kids experiencing inclusive camps and recreation programs with the support they need to feel safe, capable and accepted Together, We Level UP Possibility When businesses and community organizations come together, we create pathways to opportunity for children who need it most. Join us in building a stronger, more inclusive community one where children of all abilities can grow with confidence and joy. Let’s Level UP, together. Use the buttons below to become a sponsor , or explore other engagement options. PAY ONLINE INVOICE ME MORE OPTIONS Compete for the Community Cup! Engage your employees in a unique competition for the Lansdowne Community Cup! Fundraise and collect pledges from May to September. Create awareness with engaging social media content. Get your team ready to experience small but mighty triumphs we see Lansdowne kids tackle every day, through a uniquely designed obstacle course at Heroes Walk and Roll. Use the buttons below to register your team in the Community Cup Challenge. PAY ONLINE INVOICE ME INFO KIT DRESS UP. TEAM UP. SHOW UP. HEROES WALK AND ROLL CLICK FOR EVENT TICKETS AND DETAILS

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. Inclusive. Energizing. Local. Join Heroes Walk and Roll for Lansdowne Children's Centre—2026 Fundraising Guide COMING SOON WATCH VIDEO FUNDRAISING MAKE A DONATION EVENT TICKETS SPONSORSHIP View on YouTube Fundraising Collect pledges to grow your impact, supporting Lansdowne Children's Centre services and programs that help kids to Level UP — one step, one goal, one victory at a time. FUNDRAISING Donations Make a contribution to our campaign in support of Lansdowne Children's Centre services and programs that help kids to Level UP — one step, one goal, one victory at a time. MAKE A DONATION Tickets Purchase tickets to Heroes Walk and Roll family fun fair, September 26, in Brant Park, Brantford. Every ticket sold helps kids to Level UP — one step, one goal, one victory at a time. EVENT TICKETS Sponsors Align your organization with Lansdowne Children's Centre, inclusion, accessibility and community. Add your support, help kids to Level UP — one step, one goal, one victory at a time. SPONSORSHIP Empowering Children. Strengthening Families. Inspiring Community. By joining Level UP Lansdowne , your fundraising team becomes a partner in possibility, fueling innovative programs, reducing wait times, and enhancing supports for thousands of local families. 2026 Fundraising KIT COMING SOON! 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 kicks 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, or purchase event tickets only, $10 dollars per person. 1/15 ‘Lansdowne is a formidable association making major differences in the lives of children and families’ Oct 7, 2025 How do your donations impact the lives of Lansdowne Kids? Sep 26, 2025 Devlin’s Country Bistro Sponsors Refreshments for Heroes Walk and Roll Sep 26, 2025 Haldimand-Norfolk band 'The Shrubberies' to perform at Heroes Walk and Roll Sep 26, 2025 1 2 3 4 5 Game Changers. How community-minded organizations can Level UP their impact. Your immediate impact Your participation in the Level UP Lansdowne program helps: STRENGTHEN ACCESS to programs and supports BUILD INCLUSION 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 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 Together, We Level UP Possibility When caring families come together, we create pathways to opportunity for children who need it most. Join us in building a stronger, more inclusive community one where children of all abilities can grow with confidence and joy. Let’s Level UP, together. Use the buttons below to become a fundraiser, purchase event tickets, or make a donation. FUNDRAISE GET TICKETS DONATE TODAY DRESS UP. TEAM UP. SHOW UP. HEROES WALK AND ROLL DOWNLOAD YOUR 2026 EVENT GUIDE COMING SOON!

Brantwood Community Services | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Brantwood Community Services Brantwood Community Services helps adults and transitional aged youth to achieve goals and live the life they want. BCS provides an extensive range of supports including residential, respite, recreation and seating clinic for transitional aged youth and adults with a developmental disability and other complex needs. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Brantwood Community Services no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Engaing in Play - play skills for parents | Speech, EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Engaing in Play - play skills for parents This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. This webinar recording teaches parents about six different types of play , specific components of play, how to schedule in play and how to teach basic play skills. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Engaing in Play - play skills for parents no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Play #Toys #Social

EarlyON Programs, Haldimand-Norfolk | EarlyYears | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library EarlyON Programs, Haldimand-Norfolk Download printable PDF handout/activity pages EarlyON Programs, Haldimand-Norfolk 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 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

Give Today Ways To Give Meet The Kids Partner Profiles Impact Report Our Board Contact Us < Back BROOKLYN 2020 Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll Ambassador Brooklyn is just like any other 11 year old girl you might know. She loves to play with her friends, socialize on Facebook Messenger, play on her iPad and at times, torment her younger brother and sister. She loves Disney Descendants, DC SuperHero Girls, dance, and making movies with her friends. She can often be found in her room fixated on the latest Youtube videos or playing with her massive collection of LOL dolls. She was also born with a rare neurologic disorder called episodic ataxia that drastically affects her fine motor, gross motor and speech abilities. Brooklyn may not be able to walk or talk like the average 11 year old girl but she has the same hopes, dreams and desires as any other child her age. Lansdowne Children’s Centre has been an integral part of her development since a very young age when she was first enrolled with physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and early integration program soon followed, along with the recreation program as she approached the appropriate age. "When Brooke first became involved with Lansdowne Children’s Centre we were simply following Doctor’s orders. It soon became clear to us that this was a group of people who would help shape who she will grow to become. The staff are committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive environment for all. They have been an excellent resource to us as the parents of a special needs child and we can safely say that Brooke would not be the well-adjusted, social child that she is today if it weren’t for their help." The children and families of Lansdowne thank you for your support. Dontate Today Contact Us