Turn Taking communication strategies | Speech, Early Years | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Turn Taking communication strategies Turn taking is an important skill for your child to learn. At first, children learn to take turns in play. Later, children understand how to take turns “talking” in interactions. Turn taking helps increase a child’s attention span, and promotes eye contact. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Turn Taking communication strategies no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: PSL026-10AS, communication, strategy, speech, development, conversation, turn, patience, social

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

Groups and Workshop for Young People and Caregivers, Haldimand-Norfolk | | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Groups and Workshop for Young People and Caregivers, Haldimand-Norfolk Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Groups and Workshop for Young People and Caregivers, Haldimand-Norfolk no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

Haldimand Public Libraries | Speech, EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Haldimand Public Libraries Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Haldimand Public Libraries no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include:

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:

Worth the Wait, Speech Interactions | Speech, EarlyYears, Kindergarten | Lansdowne Children's Centre Resource Library Worth the Wait, Speech Interactions You’ve probably heard that talking to your child is critical for their language development. But did you know that not talking sometimes is just as important? When children are learning to communicate, they need many opportunities to start interactions, and they often need extra time to send their messages. If adults do all of the talking, children don’t get a chance to start an interaction and they don’t have enough time to think before sending their message. That’s why one of the best things you can do during interactions with your child is to WAIT expectantly. This handout will help yourecognize the power of waiting, how to wait effectively, and what to look out for while you're waiting. Download printable PDF handout/activity pages Worth the Wait, Speech Interactions no download available Download Keywords and search terms commonly associated with this resource include: Speech, Language, Communication, Parents, Communication, Waiting

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.

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 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. 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.

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. Dating De-Mystified, Feel more comfortable with the idea of dating Autism Services Brant Helping teens with autism spectrum disorder to feel more comfortable with the idea of participating in dating. What is dating? What are romantic feelings? How to send and receive social cues... 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

Streaming video of past webinars and workshops about child development, behaviour, Ontario Autism Program (OAP), ABA therapy and other supports for parents and caregivers of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis. Welcome to the Autism Brant Webinar Gallery How to find the video you are looking for: Our Autism Services video library continues to grow, as Lansdowne team members add recommended resources providing education and strategies for a variety of child development needs and navigation of an Autism spectrum diagnosis. Scroll through the videos, or use the filter menu to select a topic of interest and shorten the list to only those videos tagged with that reference. Autism Services All About Online Learning #Learning #Skills #Reinforcement Watch (12mins) Is your child with an Autism Specturm Diagnosis (ASD) ready to try online learning? This presentation talks about setting up an environment, visual supports and use of reinforcement to increase online learning success within your home. Dating De-Mystified, Feel more comfortable with the idea of dating #Dating #Social #Emotions Watch (18mins) Helping teens with autism spectrum disorder to feel more comfortable with the idea of participating in dating. What is dating? What are romantic feelings? How to send and receive social cues... Elopement Strategies with Kids #Anxiety #Behaviour #Social Watch (6 mins) In this virtual workshop you can learn about what Elopement is and why it happens; Sensory, Escape and Attention strategies; and tips for preventing elopement. Anxiety & ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder #Anxiety #ASD #Emotions Watch (61mins) 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. Desensitization: Overcoming Fears, Getting Used To New Things #Anxiety #Behaviour #Desensitization Watch (32mins) This webinar breaks down the steps needed for someone to get used to, or overcome fears they have with new items, activities and experiences. Engaing in Play - play skills for parents #Play #Toys #Social Watch (16mins) 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. Boundaries and Personal Space #Anxiety #Behaviour #Social Watch (10 mins) 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. Eating Strategies Part One - Basics of Encouraging Appropriate Meal-Time Behaviour #Eating #Behaviour #GoalSetting Watch (28mins) What is the difference between a Picky Eater and a Feeding Disorder What sort of questions should you ask of your doctor? Learn about individualized goals and creating mealtime strategies, including Controlled Choices, and Building Motivation. Fire Safety with Kids #Safety #Education Watch (8 mins) In this virtual workshop you will learn about six topics of Fire Safety: Community Helpers, Fire Drills and Smoke Alarms; Fire Safety Plan; Stop, Drop and Roll; Staying Away from Hot Things; and Safety Recap. Load More Filter Videos by Topic of Interest What are you looking for? Reset 1 2 3 4 1 ... 1 2 3 4 ... 4 More Resources and Strategies, Online Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre benefits from connection to all our organization specialties and programs. Follow the link to the full compliment of Lansdowne online resources, including printable handouts, child development milestone checklists, links to community resources and additional strategy videos. More Resources Question? Contact FSW Are you looking for someone to talk to? You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 329, 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. Toileting Part 1 - Are You Ready? | Identifying Readiness and Preparing Skills for Learning Autism Services Brant Is your child ready to start toilet training? Chantal from Autism Services Brant walks us through identifying readiness and provides helpful instruction on identifying and teaching necessary skills to teach toilet training. 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

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