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Access community and online resources to support your infant/child/youth development and your family. Together we can help kids realize their potential. Resource Directory Event Calendar News Blog Service Guide Resources Work With Us About Us Centre Board Contact Us Some resources require being a logged-in website member to grant access. Website membership is free, and only requires a name and email address. Featured Topics 1 1 ... 1 ... 1 What is SIBSHOPS program? Road Safety with Kids Helping Your Picky Eater Explore New Foods Use the drop-down menus below to filter all the available resources Filter by interest or activity Filter by service Reset 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... 9 Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Compliments and Concerns, Process and Policy Milestones: Speech & Language Checklist, 0 - 36mth PDF for print Worth the Wait, Speech Interactions Guidelines For Clients and Families Regarding Exclusion Due To Illness PDF Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Referral Form | SmartStart Hub Services Health & Safety and Service Delivery Printable Referral Form Start Here Guide, Starting Service With Lansdowne PDF Milestones Matter: Developmental Milestones PDF for print Privacy Information

Resources for a child's developing motor skills including development milestones and connecting with occupational therapy and physiotherapy Questions about a child's motor abilities? Child Development Checklist SmartStart Hub Visit the SmartStart Hub page and review the available development milestone checklists to consider how your child is progressing. If you have concerns, connect with SmartStart Hub by submitting a referral. Occupational Therapy Learn more about the occupational therapy services available at Lansdowne Children's Centre, helping infants, children and youth to develop everyday skills for independent living. Skill goals may include: grasping objects, handwriting, feeding, getting dressed, coordination and other fine motor skills. Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Physiotherapy Learn more about the physiotherapy services available at Lansdowne Children's Centre, helping infants, children and youth develop muscle strength, control and mobility. Skill goals may include: head control, standing, crawling, walking, or using mobility devices.

Questions or concerns about your child's developing communication abilities? This milestone guide invites you to check off the skills that your child is demonstrating on a consistent basis. If your child does not meet all the milestones for their age, we recommend that you complete a referral submission to SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne Children’s Centre to gain access to resources, assessment, services and supports. We can help your child to realize their optimal potential. Start Instructions Feedback 6 months 9 months 12 months 18 months 24 months 30 months 36 months Speech & Language Development Checklist, 0 - 36 months Do you have questions or concerns about your child's communication abilities? We can help To begin, continue to the Instructions tab, or select the age that is closest to the age of your child. By 6 months old my child can: Turn towards sounds Watch your face when you talk Smile and laugh in response to your smiles and laughs Make different cries for different needs, e.g. tired, hungry Make different noises, e.g. coo, gurgle Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 ... 5 Open Worth the Wait, Speech Interactions Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Open Referral Form | SmartStart Hub Services Speech & Language Development Checklist, 0 - 36 months Every child learns and develops in their own unique way. This communication checklist provides development milestones that most children are demonstrating in each age group. Check off the abilities that your child is demonstrating on a consistent basis. If you have concerns about unchecked milestones. first consult the online resources provided for more information. The recommended streaming videos and printable activities will help you enage in play-based learning with your child. Often these universal strategies for skill development will help a child's 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. There is no cost to access SmartStart Hub resources, services and supports at Lansdowne Children's Centre. By 9 months old my child can: Respond to his/her name Understand “no” Get what they want by sound and gesture, e.g. reaching to be picked up Play social games like ‘peek-a-boo’ Babble and repeat sound, e.g. “babababa” Enjoy being around people Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 ... 5 Open Worth the Wait, Speech Interactions Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Open Referral Form | SmartStart Hub Services By 12 months old my child can: Follow simple directions, e.g. sit down Use at least three words Babble using lots of different sounds Shake head for “no” Draw your attention to an object by using gestures or sound and looking at you, e.g. looks up to the sky and points to a bird and then looks back at you Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... 6 Open Worth the Wait, Speech Interactions Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Open Referral Form | SmartStart Hub Services By 18 months old my child can: Point to several body parts Use at least 20 words Make at least 4 different consonant sounds – b, n, d, g, w, h Respond to yes/no and “wh” questions, e.g. “Do you want a drink?”, “Where’s the truck?” Start to put two words together, e.g. “Mommy bye bye” Understand simple directions, e.g. “put your hat on“ or “go get the doll” Understand concepts like “in” or “off” Engage in pretend play, e.g. giving a doll a drink Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 7 Open Worth the Wait, Speech Interactions Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Open Referral Form | SmartStart Hub Services By 24 months old my child can: Use at least 100 words Consistently put two or more words together, e.g. “bubble go up” Use at least two pronouns, e.g. “mine”, “you” Be understood 50% of the time by unfamiliar people Follow two-step directions, e.g. “go get your car and put in the toy box” Enjoy playing with other children and start to imitate them Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 7 Open Worth the Wait, Speech Interactions Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Open Referral Form | SmartStart Hub Services By 30 months old my child can: Say their name Consistently use 3-4 words in a sentence Use more than 350 different words Use some adult grammar, e.g. “two dogs”, “baby’s crying” Use action words (eat, jump) and pronouns (you, mine) Produce 2-3 syllable words, e.g. ba-na-na Understand concepts such as big/little, and prepositions such as in, off, under Have complex play sequences, e.g. put blocks in a truck, drive it, then dump them Take short turns with other children Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 7 Open Worth the Wait, Speech Interactions Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Open Referral Form | SmartStart Hub Services By 36 months old my child can: Use sentence of 4-6 words with adult-like grammar Be understood 75% of the time by everyone Follow long, complex directions Ask “wh” questions eg “what”, “where” Use descriptive words like colour and size Use “in” and “on” when asked “where” questions Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 7 Open Worth the Wait, Speech Interactions Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Open Referral Form | SmartStart Hub Services When you're done, please come back to this tab and let us know about your checklist experience. 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Kids need to grow, and so do we. To improve service access and equity, and better serve the booming population in our region, Lansdowne Children's Centre is pursuing approvals to build a new children's treatment centre facility in Brantford. #ForTheKids Event Calendar News Blog Service Guide Resources Work With Us About Us Centre Board Contact Us Kids need to grow, and so do we. Lansdowne is ready to grow, and we need your support. Please add your name to this letter of support for a NEW Lansdowne Children's Centre facility in Brantford, addressed to Hon. Minister Michael Parsa at the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. CLICK THE IMAGE OF THE LETTER TO EXPAN D AND PREVIEW Share This Story Show Your Support... I am proud to offer my support for Lansdowne Children's Centre's request for Stage 1 planning approval, and respectfully ask that you prioritize Lansdowne through your Ministry’s results-based planning process later this year. Signed, First name Last name Email Place of residence Choose an option Write a message Submit I am proud to offer my support for Lansdowne Children's Centre... 590 Jatinkumar in Brantford Please help to share our story. Click on an image to like it or share it on your social media. The population of our region is BOOMING . We are thrilled to welcome so many new families into Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk. As demand for our services and supports GROWS, so does our need to GROW in response. It is time to build a NEW Lansdowne Children's Centre. The current wait list for services at Lansdowne Children’s Centre exceeds 2,449 children , nearly double the volume since pre-pandemic 2019. There is no more room to compromise. Board Member Mike Gatopolous is a parent of a child who attends Lansdowne. Mike is an active advocate, sharing the impact that Lansdowne services, resources and supports provided his family, and the purgatory of time spent on a waitlist. Seen here at a January 2023 meeting of Brant County council. Rogers TV20 (Kitchener/Brantford) produced this community feature, including comments from MPP Brantford-Brant Will Bouma and Executive Director Rita-Marie Hadley at the June 2023 Lansdowne annual general meeting. Commemorative photo book celebrates 50+ Years of Lansdowne, in print fundraiser and free online A 76-page collection of photos and stories celebrating community members serving children and youth for over five-decades. Lansdowne Children's Centre, Brantford, Brant County, child development, special needs, cerebral palsy, Rotary Club of Brantford Apr 14 Expositor News, Province announces plan for new Lansdowne Children's Centre Susan Gamble of Brantford Expositor reports on the province's announcement to build a new Lansdowne Children's Centre Jan 19, 2024 Ontario Building New Children’s Treatment Centre in Brantford New Lansdowne facility will reduce wait times and connect more children to care in Southwestern Ontario, Brantford-Brant, Haldimand-Norfolk Jan 12, 2024 2023 Year in Review, from Lansdowne Children's Centre Board President, John Bradford Sharing a summary of successes from the year that was, 2023 at Lansdowne Children's Centre. John Bradford, Board Chair, President Dec 21, 2023 Lansdowne Children’s Centre Receives Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada Lansdowne Children’s Centre has been Accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada, the highest level of accreditation. Dec 13, 2023 Minister's Visit Sparks Hope for Lansdowne Expansion “I was sharing with Minister Parsa that my hair was not so white when we first started talks of a new building for Lansdowne.” Aug 14, 2023 The analysis in 2020 reported that the current Lansdowne space-needs are nearly triple the amount of space available in our 57-year old building. Children are Paying the Price and Can’t Keep Waiting: • Children in our community have had vital procedures delayed, suffered learning losses, and experienced devastating impacts on their physical and mental development. • These problems will continue to get worse without expansion. The challenges Lansdowne children face will only compound as they age and become more difficult to address. Everyday Matters in the Life of a Child: • Only one in three kids in Ontario receive services within the clinical standard, with the majority waiting almost three years to access services. • At Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford that ratio is only one in four kids. • Families are falling further behind and wait lists are longer than they have ever been. • Long wait times and limited resources are not new barriers to timely care, but these barriers have increased significantly since the pandemic began. It’s Time to Champion Children’s Healthcare: • By acting quickly, we can stop children from suffering and start their healing. • Children deserve a strong system of care that provides the care they need, when they need it, and where they need it. Dream Board | Architect Concept Art Spacious, open concept areas for connectivity, with access to daylight. Outdoor recreation areas designed with enhanced sensory environments. Spaces for individual and group play. Dedicated treatment and assessment areas, designed for program delivery. Universally accessible washrooms. Spaces to meet and work. Enhanced sensory environments for client therapy and recreation. Spaces that are calming and comfortable. With a new facility we can address serious limitations. We can: Offer improved accessibility at ground level and reach new heights in a multi-storey design, including consideration for the access and mobility needs of our clients and staff. Reduce wait time and welcome even more clients and their families to our expanded assessment and treatment facilities, with more capacity to grow our team of dedicated staff; Reduce environmental dangers by providing adequate on-site parking for all families and staff; reducing exposure to increasingly busy side streets and improved visibility at entrance and exit; Reduce travel time for client families by hosting more services, including sensory environment, respite and group activitieis on-site, while also reducing costs by eliminating rental fees; Host more group meetings, community events and recreation programs in expanded meeting rooms and recreation facilities, specially desiged to accomodate the needs of our clients; Deliver a more equitable, quality experience for clients and their families, in a comfortable modern environment without compromise to care and privacy. Together we can impact change in the lives of many families in our community in pursuit of our mission, to support infants, children and youth with physical, developmental or communication needs, and their families, and our vision, realizing the optimal potential for infants, children and youth. A New Lansdowne, A Community Effort The preparation for the new-build Lansdowne proposal included a full day visioning workshop to establish a direction for the redevelopment of Lansdowne Chi ldren's Centre. Hosted in December 2019 with Montgomery Sisam Architects, over 100 Lansdowne staff and community members, including the Mayors of Brant County, the City of Brantford and other City staff, came and offered their opinions on the test plans and the visioning boards. Each participant was also provided with three Red Dots that they could place on any portion of a given panel to anonymously indicate a preference. Of the Visioning Boards presented, the most dialogue centered around the Sensory Environment of the building as well as the different Open Office solutions for staff workspace. Feedback was universal in stating that the building should be as non-institutional as possible and that the environment should be engaging to the full age range of the clients who will use the building. Invest in their future. To learn how, CLICK HERE

Heroes Assemble! Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll fundraising event. Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation #ForTheKids Brant Park, Brantford Home Sponsorship Be a Lansdowne Hero! click here Contact Us #LCCHeroes FUNDRAISE DONATE EVENTS 2025 OCT. 4 Hero Movie Nights added to Heroes Walk and Roll fundraising, No-Cost Family Fun Events from Lansdowne May 13 Celebrating the life-changing work of Lansdowne during World Autism Awareness Day Apr 15 Saying goodbye: Join Maddy's Partners team, everyone's invited Apr 15 Brant Beacon Amplifies Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll Celebration Oct 8, 2024 1 2 3 4 5 no-cost FAMILY EVE NTS schedule Join the fun dressed as whatever "Hero" means to you! Each Lansdowne Hero event is presented by Lansdowne Children's Centre as part of Family Engagement services, with the support of community partnerships and sponsors. There is no fee to attend. Check out the schedule of events for times, locations, and experience details. Parent/caregiver supervision is required. Childcare is not provided. DOWNLOAD Download the PDF printable 2-page brochure with event dates, registration instructions and game map! Event details (locations, times, experience) are available online, and subject to change. Multiple Dates Caregiver Event - HERO Movie Night, PORT DOVER Fri, Jun 06 Port Dover Community Center Enjoy a movie (indoors) with Lansdowne Heroes, PLUS activities, games and refreshments. Presented by Family Engagement services as part of the Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll fundraising campaign. MORE INFO Multiple Dates Caregiver Event - HERO Movie Night, CALEDONIA Fri, Jul 11 Caledonia Lions Community Centre Enjoy a movie (indoors) with Lansdowne Heroes, PLUS activities, games and refreshments. Presented by Family Engagement services as part of the Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll fundraising campaign. MORE INFO Multiple Dates Caregiver Event - HARMONY SQUARE Movie Night, BRANTFORD Lansdowne Heroes Thu, Jul 31 Harmony Square, Downtown Brantford Enjoy an outdoor family night with City of Brantford and Lansdowne Heroes! Lansdowne Hero team members will provide pre-show activities with the movie scheduled to start at sundown (approx. 9pm) MORE INFO Multiple Dates Caregiver Event - HERO Movie Night, JARVIS Wed, Aug 13 EarlyON at Jarvis Community Church Enjoy a movie (indoors) with Lansdowne Heroes, PLUS activities, games and refreshments. Presented by Family Engagement services as part of the Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll fundraising campaign. MORE INFO Multiple Dates Caregiver Event - HERO Movie Night, BURFORD Wed, Aug 20 Burford Community Centre Enjoy a movie (indoors) with Lansdowne Heroes, PLUS activities, games and refreshments. Presented by Family Engagement services as part of the Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll fundraising campaign. MORE INFO Multiple Dates Caregiver Event - HERO Movie Night, SIMCOE Thu, Sep 11 Simcoe Recreation Center Enjoy a movie (indoors) with Lansdowne Heroes, PLUS activities, games and refreshments. Presented by Family Engagement services as part of the Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll fundraising campaign. MORE INFO HEROES WALK AND ROLL, Brant Park (Brantford) Sat, Oct 04 Brant Park (Brant Conservation Area) This annual family fun fair is the climax of our fundraising campaign! Celebrate the strength of kids and community with games, live music, activities, vendors and more! Register online to fundraise in support of Lansdowne Children's Centre, as an individual or as a team, or add your donation gift MORE INFO Multiple Dates Caregiver Event - HERO Movie Night, BRANTFORD Wed, May 28 Crossing All Bridges, Brantford Enjoy a movie (indoors) with Lansdowne Heroes, PLUS activities, games and refreshments. Presented by Family Engagement services as part of the Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll fundraising campaign. Details Multiple Dates Caregiver Event - HERO Movie Night, DUNNVILLE Wed, May 21 DUNNVILLE MEMORIAL ARENA Enjoy a movie (indoors) with Lansdowne Heroes, PLUS activities, games and refreshments. Presented by Family Engagement services as part of the Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll fundraising campaign. Details FOLLOW US

Questions or concerns about your child's readiness to begin kindergarten at school? This milestone guide invites you to check off the skills that your child is demonstrating on a consistent basis. If your child does not meet all the milestones for their age, we recommend that you complete a referral submission to SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne Children’s Centre to gain access to resources, assessment, services and supports. We can help your child to realize their optimal potential. Start Instructions Feedback 1) Concept 2) Physical 3) Health & Safety 4) Numbers 5) Language 6) Reading 7) Writing 8) Social Kindergarten Readiness Checklist, 36 - 72 months Do you have questions or concerns about your child's readiness for entry to school, ie. ready to start kindergarten? We can help. To begin, continue to the Instructions tab, or select the age that is closest to the age of your child. Kindergarten Readiness Checklist, 48 - 72 months Every child learns and develops in their own unique way. This kindergarten readiness checklist provides cognitive, physical and communication abilities that most children are demonstrating by the time they are ready for school entry (ie. starting kindergarten). Check off the abilities that your child is demonstrating on a consistent basis. If you have concerns about unchecked milestones. first consult the online resources provided for more information. The recommended streaming videos and printable activities will help you engage in play-based learning with your child. Often these universal strategies for skill development will help a child's 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. There is no cost to access SmartStart Hub resources, services and supports at Lansdowne Children's Centre. When you're done, please come back to this tab and let us know about your checklist experience. Your feedback helps us to improve. Thank you! How was your experience? Don’t love it Not great Good Really good Love it Where are you from? How old is your child? Submit Thank You! Your feedback has been submitted. What is Concept Development? Concept development is a problem solving ability that allows young children to construct their own understanding of concepts as they interact and work with materials, people, events, and ideas. Examples of an ability to work with concepts include: Completing puzzles, fitting shapes Building towers with blocks Sorting toys or books by size or colour Counting groups of similar items Drawing a character or scene from a book Following simple instructions like “Put the ball on the chair” and “ Get the pot from under the sink.” Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... 12 Open Worth the Wait, Speech Interactions Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Open Referral Form | SmartStart Hub Services What is Physical Readiness? Physical readiness is a child's ability to control and use large and small muscles to perform actions. Children need physical skills to be successful in school and participate in a variety of play-based activities. Examples of an physical readiness include: Climbing and playing on playground equipment Dressing themself, closing buttons, snaps and zippers Using scissors to cut shapes from paper Using crayons, pencils or markers to draw lines and shapes Rolling, throwing and/or bouncing a ball Peddaling a tricycle or similar vehicle Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... 12 Open Worth the Wait, Speech Interactions Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Open Referral Form | SmartStart Hub Services What is Health and Safety Readiness? Health and safety readiness includes a child's basic needs for health care, grooming, rest and nutrition. Examples of health and safety readiness include: Regular check-ups with a family doctor and up-to-date shots Regular teeth brushing and trips to the dentist Regular activity and exercise An established bed time and regular rest Healthy eating including fresh fruit and vegetables Understanding simple safety rules and signs, like traffic lights, stop signs, fire danger, poison danger) Understanding stranger danger Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... 12 Open Worth the Wait, Speech Interactions Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Open Referral Form | SmartStart Hub Services What are Number Concepts? Number concepts include ability to perform classifying, ordering, counting, and time and space relationships. These are directly related to child’s ability to perform mathematical tasks throughout their school years and the rest of their lives. It is important to help young children feel confident in dealing with number tasks. Examples of number concept readiness include: Answering questions like, "how many forks do we need?" Comparing objects by size, and ordering largest to smallest Following a regular sequence of events, ex. Bedtime routine Comparing groups and identifying which is more and which is less Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... 12 Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) What are Language Abilities? The development of language abilities – listening, speaking, reading, writing – is critical to a child’s success throughout their school years and the rest of their lives. It is tied to everything children learn or do in school. Parents can support the development of language abilities by talking with and listening carefully to children as they share their ideas and experiences. Examples of language abillity readiness include: Answering open questions like, "How do feel?" or "What do you think?" Identifying and using words that rhyme Asking questions about concepts or instructions Expressing original ideas, ex. Sharing what they think would happen next in a story Alerting a caregiver to needs or dangers, Ex. "I need to use the bathroom" or "I feel sick" Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... 12 Open Worth the Wait, Speech Interactions Open Worth the Wait, Speech Interactions Open Worth the Wait, Speech Interactions Why Read With Your Child? A child's ability to read and comprehend information is an important skill that will impact their daily life. A caregiver can have a positive impact on a child's interest and ability to read by sharing early reading experiences. Reading a book with children is enjoyable and interesting. It is the most important way in which parents can help children learn to read and ideally would be a part of a daily routine. Reading also provides a shared expereience you can talk about together. "What did you think when?" or "What was your favourite part?" Examples of reading readiness include: Have a library card and be familiar with choosing books to read Demonstrate "pretend reading" turning pages and telling a story Point and read words in your environment, ex. Stop signs, Store names, Labels on food Sit quietly and listen to a story be read by someone else Follow along reading pointing to words as they are read Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... 12 Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Ready to Write? To become a skilled, lifelong writer, a child needs encouragement and support as they begin the writing process. They’ll play at writing like they play at reading. Ask them to read what they’ve written. Children go through various stages of writing development. These stages include scribbling, drawing pictures and pretend writing. Examples of writing readiness include: Organize letters (ex. letter blocks, or magnets) to form words Scribbling/drawing letters on paper Tracing over letters/words/secntences on paper Writing their name Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... 12 Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) What is Social and Emotional readiness? Children need to be socially and emotionally ready to start school, and this includes knowing how to take turns, make compromises, approach familiar children, obey those in authority (principals, teachers, caregivers) and generally be nice to others. You can help a child to get ready for school by giving them the opportunity to interact as part of a group of children. Community opportunities include attending playgrounds, early on learning centres and the public library. Examples of social and emotional readiness include: Following the instructions/rules of an authority figure Use words to express feelings Be comfortable with trying new things Join others in a game, group activity Use words to solve disagreements, no violent acts Model the use of works such as please, thank you and excuse me Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ... 12 Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach) Open Pathways to Services, Haldimand and Norfolk (HN Reach)

Lansdowne physiotherapy focuses on helping infants, children and youth develop and optimize their large motor control muscles and abilities, including muscle strength and range. Mobility activities may include rolling, crawling, standing, walking. All Services Index REHABILITATION SERVICES Physiotherapy at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe Start Referral What is Physiotherapy? (PT) Physiotherapists at Lansdowne Children’s Centre provide assessment and treatment for infants, children and youth up to age 19, with difficulties in muscle strength, joint range of motion, quality of movement, tone and gross motor development. Treatment includes teaching strategies to the family, caregivers and clients to improve function. Physiotherapy also provides support in accessing mobility equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers. Areas we work on in physiotherapy: Muscle strength and range Muscle tone (ie. ability to relax a muscle) Quality of movement Gross motor skills (ex. rolling, crawling, walking, waving) Access to mobility equipment Physiotherapy Supports click on an image to learn more 1 2 1 ... 1 2 ... 2 Development Checklist, Early Years Milestones Physiotherapy at Lansdowne (PT) School-Based Physiotherapy (SBRS-PT) Access FREE resources online Connect with streaming videos, printable tip sheets and home-based activities based on proven universal strategies to help your child's development. PLUS, connect with community-based resources and services. Open Resources What is a Physiotherapist? Physiotherapists (PT) at Lansdowne study the science of movement. They learn how to pinpoint an injury’s root causes. Physiotherapists focus on both prevention and rehabilitation. Treatment can be for problems caused by injury, disease or disability. Some examples include: neck and back pain caused by problems in the muscles and skeleton; Problems in the bones, joints, muscles and ligaments; Lung problems such as asthma; Disability as a result of heart problems; Pelvic issues, such as bladder and bowel problems related to childbirth; Loss of mobility because of trauma to the brain or spine, or due to diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis; Fatigue, pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of muscle strength. What is a Physiotherapist Assistant? A Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA) provides care on behalf of, or as directed by, a physiotherapist. READY FOR REFERRAL? CLICK HERE You Belong Here. Are you passionate about helping infants, children and youth realize their potential? Are you seeking a career in pediatrics? Discover why team members join Lansdowne Children's Centre. Job Opportunities

Lansdowne Children's Centre is an incredible organization to help build your career, pursue your student co-op/placement, and/or volunteer your time and skills. Join our growing team! Occupational Therapy, OT, OTA, Physiotherapy, PT, PTA, SBRS, pediatrics, paediatrics To apply to work with Lansdowne Children's Centre please complete the online form (below), attach your resume and click the submit button. Please include any previous work experience related to the position(s) you are applying for. We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Apply to Lansdowne Children's Centre, Respite and Lifespan Teams What is the title of the position you would like to apply for? First Name Email Web link to your LinkedIn profile Last Name Phone number to reach you Available to start as of (date) Highest level of education please choose an option Name and location of your education institution and your degree(s) earned Do you have previous hands-on experience in providing service with a special needs population? * Yes No Provide a short summary of your previous work experience and your work-related goals Please attach your resume. PDF or Word document preferred. Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Submit Thank you! Your application has been submitted.

Caregiver-Mediated Early Years programs are no-cost to the family, part of the government funded Foundational Family Services. These play-based and child-led programs for young children, ages 12 months to 48 months, aim to build caregivers’ capacity to support their child’s skill development by teaching strategies that may help their young children learn new skills and meet individual goals. Welcome to Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford Foundational Family Services Caregiver-Mediated Early Years Program What is the Caregiver-Mediated Early Years Program? Autism Services Caregiver-Mediated Early Years programs are no-cost to the family, part of the government funded Foundational Family Services. These play-based and child-led programs for young children, ages 12 months to 48 months, aim to build caregivers’ capacity to support their child’s skill development by teaching strategies that may help their young children learn new skills and meet individual goals. Who is eligible? Your child must be a registered member of the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). Eligible families will receive an invitation from the Ministry via email and/or post mail. Only families with invitations are able to sign up for the program. Looking for help with your registration? CLICK HERE for our 4-Step plan. If you have received an invitation you can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com to plan your service. What can I expect? Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre offers two service option models: Social ABCs and Pivotal Response Training (PRT). Checkout upcoming Workshops, online and in-person Event Calendar Social ABCs This is an early intervention program in which parents learn a set of strategies for helping their Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosed toddler communicate and interact socially, using play-based activities and daily routines that their child finds most motivating. Pivotal Response Training (PRT) A variation of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) type therapy, Pivotal Response Training focuses on more comprehensive “pivotal” areas, such as increasing a child's motivation to learn, initiate communication, and monitor their own behaviors. Early Social Interaction/ Social Communication Emotional Regulation and Transactional Supports (ESI/SCERTS) The ESI/SCERTS model is a research-based educational approach and multidisciplinary framework that directly addresses the core challenges faced by children and persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related disabilities, and their families. ESI/SCERTS focuses on building competence in: Social Communication Emotional Regulation Transactional Support These are the highest priorities that must be addressed in any program For more information about the ESI/SCERTS program please CLICK HERE to visit the website of the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS). For further information you can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com to share your questions, compliments or concerns.

Lansdowne Children's Centre is an incredible organization to help build your career, pursue your student co-op/placement, and/or volunteer your time and skills. Join our growing team! To apply to work with Lansdowne Children's Centre please complete the online form (below), attach your resume and click the submit button. Please include any previous work experience related to the position(s) you are applying for. We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Apply to Lansdowne Children's Centre What is the title of the position you would like to apply for? First Name Email Web link to your LinkedIn profile Last Name Phone number to reach you Available to start as of (date) Highest level of education please choose an option Name and location of your education institution and your degree(s) earned Do you have previous hands-on experience in providing service with a special needs population? * Yes No Provide a short summary of your previous work experience and your work-related goals Please attach your resume. PDF or Word document preferred. Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Submit Thank you! Your application has been submitted.

Access peer mentoring, education and social events with Lansdowne Family Engagement services. Join the Family Advisory Council (FAC) and help plan, implement and review events and activities, as well as advocate for Lansdowne client families. All Services Index Family Engagement Family Engagement Services available to all families of Lansdowne infant, child and youth clients EMAIL YOUR QUESTION click on an image to learn more 1 2 3 1 ... 1 2 3 ... 3 Childcare Profile Form Family Advisory Council (FAC) Family Centred Guiding Principles What is Family Engagement? You are the expert on your chi ld... Family engagement recognizes that families are essential to the successful outcome of their children’s plan of care and ensures that caregivers are welcome partners in the planning and delivery of Lansdowne Children’s Centre services. Lansdowne Children’s Centre is committed to creating more opportunities for families to partner with service providers and each other, to contribute their perspective, advice, passion and talent, and share the knowledge that comes from their lived experience. We need to enhance programs already in place and establish a broad range of family supports to help inspire and empower families meet the day-to-day challenges they face. HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED... Join the Family Engagement Facebook Group Apply to the Family Advisory Committee Register for an upcoming event Access FREE resources online Connect with streaming videos, printable tip sheets and home-based activities based on proven universal strategies to help your child's development. PLUS, connect with community-based resources and services. Open Resources Upcoming Events Multiple Dates Autism Services Circle Time Group May- June Fri, May 30 Brantford More info Register Rotary Brantford Classic Run - Join our Lansdowne Cruisers! Sun, Jun 01 W Ross Macdonald School, Brantford More info Buy Tickets Multiple Dates Caregiver Event - HERO Movie Night, PORT DOVER Fri, Jun 06 Port Dover Community Center More info Register Multiple Dates Caregiver Coffee and Chat, Lansdowne Brantford Tue, Jun 10 Brantford More info Event Details Autism Services - Virtual workshop - What is ABA? June10 Tue, Jun 10 Zoom Webinar More info Register Multiple Dates Autism Services Video Game Club ages 10-14 May- June Wed, Jun 11 Brantford More info Event Details Caregiver Event - Binder Bootcamp Sat, Jun 14 Crossing All Bridges More info Register Autism Services Lunch and Learn Support Eating Thu, Jun 19 virtual link will be sent More info Register Multiple Dates Autism Services Girl's Night Out ages 12-17 May-June Thu, Jun 26 Lansdowne Brantford More info Register Multiple Dates Autism Services Bricks and Building Club ages 8-12 May- June Thu, Jun 26 Brantford More info Register Multiple Dates Teen Social Group ages 14-17 Autism Services May- June Mon, Jun 30 Lansdowne Brantford More info Register HEROES WALK AND ROLL, Brant Park (Brantford) Sat, Oct 04 Brant Park (Brant Conservation Area) More info Register

Autism Services Brant Start Here Family Support Free Services Early Years ABA Intensive ABA Goal-Based Webinars < Back Please support our free webinars. Register your view. Boundaries and Personal Space Autism Services Brant In this virtual workshop you will learn about Tips and Strategies for teaching personal space to children, and why this is important; as well as resources available to help you. 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