Board Member, Chair of the Governance Committee Rick Rozak, 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 Rick Rozak Board Member, Chair of the Governance Committee Rick Rozak joined our Board in 2018 and spent 23 years working in the Youth Justice System, now retired.

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. Desensitization: Overcoming Fears, Getting Used To New Things Autism Services Brant This webinar breaks down the steps needed for someone to get used to, or overcome fears they have with new items, activities and experiences. 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

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. Anxiety & ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism Services Brant Dr. Ben Klein, Developmental Paediatrician is joined by Lorraine DeJong, Social Worker, and Susan Battin, BCBA, Autism Services, to talk about Anxiety and Autism. How does Anxiety look different with ASD? What makes it worse? And what can help make it better. 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

Lansdowne Family Engagement | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Lansdowne Family Engagement 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. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Lansdowne Family Engagement no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Parents, Caregivers, Family, Support, Coffee & Chat, Networking, Workshops, Social Night, Game Night, Paint Night

Proactive Behaviour Strategies | EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Proactive Behaviour Strategies This video is hosted by our Autism Services team. Please click here to continue to the Autism Services video gallery. What is a Proactive Behaviour Strategy? How can it help to reduce the chances of challenging behaviour? When should you use it? Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Proactive Behaviour Strategies no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: #Behaviour #Emotions #Social

Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate | Speech, Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate One of the best ways to encourage children with autism to interact and have fun with you is to play people games. These simple, repetitive routines make interaction easier because there are no other toys or objects involved – just people. In this video, Hanen Certified Speech-language Pathologist, Fay McGill, talks abut how you can choose the best people game to meet your child sensory needs, and how you can play those games to create the best opportunities for your child to communicate. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Autism, Speech, Language, Communication, Parents, Communication

Ontario Autism Program (OAP) / Access OAP | EarlyYears | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Ontario Autism Program (OAP) / Access OAP Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Ontario Autism Program (OAP) / Access OAP 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 AUTISM SERVICES All Services Index AUTISM SERVICES Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre Since 2004, Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre has supported children, youth, and families in the region of the city of Brantford and County of Brant. The program provides evidence-informed autism supports that help families build skills, access resources, and navigate their child's developmental journey . Our caring staff get to know our children and families well, and learn how to best suit their needs. Our Family-Centered principles guide our relationship working with children, parents and caregivers in collaboration. We also have access to other specialist Lansdowne team members should you have questions or needs outside of Autism Services. Our clinical team is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professional practice in behaviour analysis. Our Registered Behaviour Analysts (RBAs) are regulated professionals in good standing with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) and are approved providers within the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). They adhere to the College's standards of practice, ethical requirements, and professional accountability. Our Autism therapists provide services under the supervision and direction of qualified behaviour analysts and follow competencies and best-practice standards aligned with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) framework, ensuring the delivery of safe, evidence-based, and person-centred behavioural services for children, youth, and families. Autism Services include family support and service coordination, Foundational Family Services, caregiver education, clinician consultations (clinics), workshops, social recreation opportunities, caregiver-mediated early years programs, webinars, and individualized autism programming and behaviour support plans, including Comprehensive ABA and Focused ABA services. Eligibility Submit Referral Children and youth from birth to 18 years of age with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Many services are available to families registered with the Ontario Autism Program (AccessOAP). Autism services can be accessed through registration with SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne Children's Centre. Anyone can make a referral. Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Children/Youth are 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, Job-readiness/post-seconday, Puberty and dating 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

Early Years, Communication - Video Playlist | Speech, EarlyYears | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Early Years, Communication - Video Playlist Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Early Years, Communication - 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 FAMILY ENGAGEMENT All Services Index FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Intake - Start Here Guide, Starting Service With Lansdowne, Client Handbook The Lansdowne Client Handbook —Start Here Guide—is provided to all new clients by email as a PDF booklet, following completion of their intake interview with SmartStart Hub team. Open Start Here Guide Online, Translations Available These items outline important Lansdowne Children’s Centre policies and procedures that a client/family/caregiver should be familiar with when participating in services, programs and support activities. When you start service with Lansdowne Children’s Centre your service provider will ask you to confirm your understanding of these key points of information. If you have any questions please ask your service provider, or contact SmartStart Hub by phone toll-free at 1-800-454-7186 ext. 507 or local at 519-753-3153 ext 507. Eligibility Open Start Here Guide 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

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

Brantford/Brant County - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation - Six Nations of the Grand River - Other Region of Ontario INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS All Services Index INFANT & CHILD SUPPORTS Autism Services Autism Services Caregiver-Mediated Early Years programs are FREE of charge and teach families strategies that may help their young children learn new skills and meet individual goals. These play-based and child-led programs are for young children, ages 12 months to 48 months, and aim to build caregivers’ capacity to support their child’s skill development. A program is available for a period of up to six-months per child. 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. 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. Eligibility Start Referral Children from birth to 48 months who are a registered OAP member Goals, Skills and Keywords Expectations Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre will deliver three service option models: Social ABCs; Pivotal Response Training (PRT); and Early Social Interaction/Social Communication Emotional Regulation and Transactional Supports(ESI/SCERTS). 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 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 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