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The Lansdowne Children's Centre Board of Directors governs the Centre operations, providing oversight to the pursuit of the organization's Mission and Vision, guided by the Values. Board of Directors Board Portal Login Event Calendar News Blog Service Guide Resources Work With Us About Us Centre Board Contact Us Growing with you... The Lansdowne Children's Centre and Foundation Annual Report is available to read and download online. Past annual reports are also available, located below the roster of the Lansdowne Children's Centre Board of Directors. 2023+ Strategic Plan Overview 2025-26 Annual Report PDF 2025-26 Annual Report Online Ashley Veldkamp Board Chair, President, Chair of Long Range Planning Committee More Info Justin Wareham Board Treasurer, Chair Finance/Personnel Committee [F&P] More Info Jason Lickers Board Member More Info Skylar Turkiewicz-DaBreo- Board Member More Info Lloyd St Amand Board Past Chair More Info Anne Noyes Board Secretary More Info Joe Persia Board Member More Info Vicky Smith Board Member, Chair Diversity Equity & Inclusion SubCommittee More Info Mike Gatopoulos Board 1st Vice President, Chair of Prof. Adv., and Capital Steering Comm. More Info Dr. Benjamin Klein, Ex Officio Medical Director, Lansdowne Children's Centre More Info Kathy Straus Board Member More Info Vincent Vilaca Board Member More Info Jennifer Steffler Board 2nd Vice President More Info Holly Clark Board Member More Info Rick Rozak Board Member, Chair of the Professional Advisory Committee More Info Will Bucholtz Board Member More Info We need you. Join The Board. APPLY Annual Report Archives 2024-25 Annual Report PDF 2023-24 Annual Report PDF 2022-23 Annual Report PDF (7 Mb) 2021-22 Annual Report PDF (6 Mb) 2023-24 Annual Report Online 2023-24 Annual Report Online 2022-23 Annual Report Online 2021-22 Annual Report Online Learn more about our Lansdowne Mission, Vision and Values. Who We Are Our Strategic Plan What is a board's purpose? The Lansdowne Children's Centre Board of Directors governs the Centre operations, providing oversight to the pursuit of the organization's Mission and Vision, guided by the Values. • The mission is our statement of what the organization does and its intended purpose. Providing safe, accessible and quality family-centred services for infants, children and youth with physical, developmental and communication needs • The vision is our goal for the outcomes achieved when the Centre successfully carries out its mission. Working together to realize optimal potential for infants, children and youth • The values are the philosophies that guide our decision-making. Lansdowne Children's Centre values Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Empowerment & Safety (RIDES) More About Our Board Who are the current board members and committee members? As of November 2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1. President, Ashley Veldkamp 2. 1st V. P., Mike Gatopoulos 3. 2nd V. P., Jennifer Steffler 4. Treasurer, Justin Wareham 5. Secretary, Anne Noyes 6. Past President, Lloyd St. Amand 7. Holly Clark 8. Kathy Straus 9. Jamie Toner (ON LEAVE) 10. Jason Lickers 11. Joe Persia 12. Rick Rozak 13. Vicky Smith 14. Vincent Villaca 15. Will Bucholtz Dr. Benjamin Klein, Medical Director Ex Officio Rita-Marie Hadley, Cheif Executive Officer Ex Officio Professional Advisory Committee [PAC] Mike Gatopoulos, Chair** Jamie Toner* Vice Chair (ON LEAVE) Patricia Gonzalez* Casidy Guzar* Dr. Ben Klein Anne Noyes Joe Persia Rick Rozak Vicky Smith** Rita Stratford* Kathy Strauss Vincent Villaca Jacqueline Willson* Tamie Aubin* Sarah Consoli * Governance Committee Rick Rozak, Chair Vicky Smith, Vice-Chair Mike Gatopoulos Lloyd St. Amand Ashley Veldkamp Long Range Planning Committee Ashley Veldkamp, Chair Will Bucholtz John Bradford* Mike Gatopoulos Lloyd St. Amand Tamie Aubin * Sarah Consoli * Cindy Rock* Lorraine DeJong* Diversity Equity & Inclusion SubCommittee Vicky Smith, Chair Patricia Gonzalez* Jason Lickers Joe Persia Sarah Consoli* Alissa Shuker* Finance/Personnel Committee [F&P] Justin Wareham, Chair Skylar Turkiewicz, Vice Chair Will Bucholtz Holly Clark Mike Gatopoulos Jason Lickers Lloyd St. Amand Jennifer Steffler Sarah Consoli * Cindy Rock* Capital Steering Committee [CSC] Mike Gatopoulos, Co-Chair Holly Clark, Co- Chair John Bradford* Will Bucholtz Mike DeBruyn* Marc Lazenby* Jason Lickers Scott Lyons* (ON LEAVE) Dee Perera* Lloyd St. Amand Justin Wareham Jacqueline Willson* Cindy Rock* * Non-Director Committee Member ** liaisons to Quality Mgt. Council ***Also Committee chairs Italics=staff CEO RM Hadley is Ex-Officio member of all bodies updated March 2026 What are the roles and responsibilities of Board members? an excerpt from the Board Manual, Policy B1-100, Role of Committees and Directors Board Committees provide a forum for broad discussion of issues in order to develop recommendations for board action. The Board is the final decision-making body. Standing Committees of the Board are: • Finance/Personnel Committee [which serves as the Audit Committee] • Professional Advisory Committee • Governance Committee • Long Range Planning Committee • Executive Committee Directors: As stewards of Lansdowne Children’s Centre, Directors are responsible to perform the duties of the Board stipulated by Centre bylaws. Selected to bring individual expertise and a collective skills mix established by the Nominating Committee, Directors have a primary responsibility for the best interests of Lansdowne, representing the children and youth and their families. A Director’s ethical obligation is to support the Mission, Vision and Values in pursuing the strategic direction of the Centre. In addition to personally signing a Code of Ethics and consenting to background checks, Directors collectively ensure adherence to legal standards stipulated by the Corporations Act, and to ethical norms by establishing policies and adherence to Centre by-laws and Letters Patent. What are the guidelines for Board member duties and responsibilities? an excerpt from the Board Manual, Policy B3-20, Board Code of Ethics Recognizing its legal and ethical responsibility for the direction and operations of Lansdowne Children’s Centre, the Board of Directors will keep the following uppermost in all its decision making: a) the health and well being of children and their families; b) the delivery of high-quality services; and c) the welfare of staff. 1.0 Ethical Duties and Obligations 1.1 Directors will exercise reasonable care (care that an ordinarily prudent person would exercise in a like position and under similar circumstances) when making decisions as stewards of Lansdowne Children’s Centre. 1.2 Directors will be faithful to Lansdowne’s mission and will not act in a way that is inconsistent with the agency’s central goals. 1.3 Directors will protect the confidentiality of all information acquired in their role as a Board member. 1.4 Directors will avoid conflict of interest (a conflict of interest arises when a director has a personal interest in the result of a decision made by the Board of Directors). Directors will consider the interests of Lansdowne first, and will not use information obtained as a director for personal gain. Directors with a financial conflict of interest will not participate in discussions or vote on matters that affect decisions made by the Board of Directors. 1.5 A Director with a conflict of interest will be responsible for declaring such conflict. 1.6 Directors will present consolidated support for decisions made by the Board of Directors, so as to demonstrate the integrity of the Board. 2.0 Primary Organizational Responsibilities 2.1 The Board of Directors will be responsible for the creation of the mission and purpose of Lansdowne Children’s Centre and review them periodically for accuracy and validity. Each Director will understand the mission and support it. 2.2 The Board of Directors selects and supports the Executive Director through regular performance reviews. The Board of Directors will ensure that the Executive Director has the moral and professional support needed to further the goals of Lansdowne Children’s Centre. 2.3 As stewards of Lansdowne Children’s Centre, the Board of Directors will actively participate with staff in an overall planning process to assist in implementing the agency’s goals. 2.4 One of the Board of Directors foremost responsibilities is to ensure adequate resources for Lansdowne Children’s Centre to fulfill its mission. 2.5 The Board of Directors review and approve Lansdowne’s annual budgets and ensure that proper financial controls are in place. 2.6 The Board of Directors will ensure that programs are consistent with Lansdowne’s mission and monitor their effectiveness. 2.7 As the primary link to the community, the Board of Directors must clearly articulate Lansdowne’s mission, accomplishments and goals to the public, and garner support from relevant members of the community. 2.8 The Board of Directors is ultimately responsible for ensuring adherence to legal standards and ethical norms. The Board of Directors will establish pertinent policies and adhere to the provisions of Lansdowne’s Bylaws and Letters Patent. 2.9 The Board of Directors will articulate and make known its needs in terms of its members’ experience and skill to ensure a balanced Board composition. The Board of Directors will help orient new Directors to their responsibilities and to Lansdowne’s history, needs and challenges. The Board of Directors will evaluate its performance and identify and act on areas of improvement needed to fulfill its responsibilities. Who holds Board members accountable? How is their performance evaluated? an excerpt from the Board Manual, Policy B3-40, Board Evaluation In order to monitor the effectiveness of the collective operations of the Board of Directors, a Board Evaluation will be completed annually. The Board Evaluation will be comprised of the following to also evaluate performance of individual board members and of the President: 1. All members of the Board of Directors will complete the Board Effectiveness Evaluation Survey in June of each year except when accreditation is completed in that year. 2. To cultivate a sense of group and individual responsibility for effective Board functioning, the Board will support assessment of Directors’ “fiduciary duty”, namely the Director’s active concerted effort beyond meeting attendance, to be knowledgeable and prepared to provide informed advice and make informed decisions. Individual performance will be assessed by provision of attendance reports and self-monitoring tools to compare activity and discipline to policies in the Board Manual. All Directors except the President will also annually conduct self-assessment by using the Individual Board Member Self-Evaluation Form and offer feedback on colleagues by completing the Self-Evaluation Form for each of their colleagues, as submitted to the President; the President will consolidate results and share them with each Director to support identification of actions to enhance their work 3. President Performance is assessed by the President completing a Self-Assessment annually as well as each Board member completing a President Assessment to be submitted to the Vice-President. The 1st Vice-President consolidates the President Assessments and shares results with the President to support the President to identify actions to enhance their work. 4. A survey of each Board member’s linkages in the community: all Board members will be asked to outline other volunteer or service clubs that they are members of. The above information is presented at the October Meeting of the Board of Directors. This information provides a basis for developing Board development goals for the upcoming planning year. Within the accreditation cycle, governance functioning self-assessment tools will be completed by each member of the Board. How does the Board evaluate the performance of the Executive Director? an excerpt from the Board Manual, Policy B4-60, Executive Director: Performance Appraisal and Salary Review The Chair and two other members of the Board shall conduct in the first year of the Executive Director’s employment a performance appraisal at six (6) months and at twelve (12) months. Thereafter, performance appraisals will be conducted on or about the anniversary of the Executive Director’s commencement date, in accordance with the Centre’s policies for performance appraisals. How does a Board member get started? Each Board member upon acceptance of their position will complete a Onboarding Process. This process includes an Orientation Manual, that includes materials to help a new Board member get more familiar with items including Lansdowne operations, policies, procedures, history and strategic planning. New Board member onboarding also includes instruction on how to gain access to shared board resources using a private website portal. Where can I view the Lansdowne Strategic Plan? The four strategies of the Lansdowne Children's Centre multi-year Strategic Plan are: Culture of Excellence Strengthen workplace culture so it attracts and retains the very best and right fit employees and volunteers State of Art Environment Having the best possible space to provide our changing services in all our locations as well as the other resources needed to support our work Innovation to Enhance Service Engage needed tools and solutions to improve quality, safety and efficiencies. Tell Our Story Clarify, magnify and celebrate our story for greater understanding of what Lansdowne does and its significance Download our 2023 Staregic Plan overview PDF for more information, as shared at our June 2023 Annual General Meeting Where can I view the Lansdowne Communications Plan? The most recent Communications Plan for Lansdowne Children's Centre includes Strategies and desired Outcomes targeting four audiences: Clients and Families Employees Media Stakeholders View the full PDF document here. Join the Lansdowne Board Seats on the Lansdowne Children’s Centre board are currently filled, but we are always excited to connect with enthusiastic community members with diverse skills, backgrounds and perspectives interested in participating on our Board of Directors. Those with experience in the areas of governance and fee-for-service programming are especially invited to inquire. Board Member Application Form For more information please contact us by email at info@lansdownecc.com

Registration and event calendar for workshops and social events hosted by Autism Brant, autism services at Lansdowne Children's Centre (Brantford). Welcome to Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford Welcome to the Autism Brant event calendar. Click on RSVP to learn more about the event and start your registration. Looking for an event? You can use keywords in the search bar to find it. Event List View June 2026 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) 20 21 22 23 8:00 p.m. Autism Services Tackling Toileting Training Live Webinar 24 25 9:00 a.m. ACCESS OAP RESOURCE DAYS +6 more 26 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) 27 28 29 5:00 p.m. Autism Services Teen Social Group 14-17 30 1 12:00 a.m. Lansdowne Children's Centre sites closed 2 3 4 8:30 a.m. Charity Motorcycle Ride, presented by Ensuring Brant 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Are you looking for someone to talk to? You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268 or ext. 327, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com

​Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development is a SmartStart Hub - a one-stop point of entry connecting families and caregivers with local child development services, supports and resources for a child's communication, developmental, and/or physical development needs. VISIT OUR EVENT CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING OPEN PROGRAMS, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY EVENTS CLICK HERE Questions or concerns about your child's development? Connect with our SmartStart Hub team, submit a referral today! 1/5 Unlock a new skill— Services Donations Resources Careers Unlock a new SMILE Start Here Programs and Events Look to the Event Calendar for registration and more information about upcoming events Event Calendar News and Stories Look to the News Blog for featured stories and news about Lansdowne families, staff and partners News Blog Helping Kids unlock their potential. Lansdowne Children's Centre is a highly accredited children's treatment centre (CTC) and SmartStart Hub, connecting caregivers and educators with local resources, services and support programs, for infants, children and youth with physical, communication, and/or developmental needs. If you have questions about early childhood development milestones, or are seeking help to navigate a diagnosis, you can connect with SmartStart Hub for help and answers. Anyone can submit a referral. Examples of client conditions supported by Lansdowne Children's Centre include: Autism Specturm Diagnosis (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spina Bifida, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Intellectual Disabilities (ID), Chromosomal disorders and Neurological conditions. Lansdowne Children's Centre service providers work with clients and their families at sites in Brantford, Caledonia, Dunnville and Simcoe, and in a variety of community settings such as homes, schools, childcares, early learning environments, after-school programs and day camps, as well as through virtual means using streaming video. Lansdowne Children's Centre proudly delivers SmartStart Hub rehabilitation, respite and recreation services, serving Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Client Family Announcements More News Lansdowne Cruisers once again walk, roll and run with the Rotary Club of Brantford Lauren O’Neill is here for Lansdowne Children’s Centre families Celebrating Lansdowne Support Worker Mariam 1 2 3 4 5 Celebrating Donors, Donations More News Grandview Public School holds pancake fundraiser for Lansdowne Children’s Centre Inaugural Autism Awareness Day fundraiser by Stacey Muller Photography raises $600 Smile Cookie Campaign Recipients, Lansdowne Children’s Centre and Brant Food Selected by Tim Hortons 1 2 3 4 5 Community News and Events More News Lansdowne Cruisers once again walk, roll and run with the Rotary Club of Brantford Lauren O’Neill is here for Lansdowne Children’s Centre families Celebrating Lansdowne Support Worker Mariam 1 2 3 4 5 Lansdowne Children's Centre endeavours to provide a Scent-Free environment for the safety and comfort of all. Please refrain from the use of scented products when attending any of our sites and/or programs. Lansdowne acknowledges we are on the traditional treaty and unceded territory of the Original People including the Attawanderon, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee that has long been home to the Six Nations of the Grand River and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize their enduring connection as perpetual stewards of these lands protected by the “Dish with One Spoon” wampum agreement and the Haldimand Treaty, covering six miles either side of the Grand River along its length. In the spirit of these treaties, we seek to understand our place within history and build mindfulness of our present solidarity with Indigenous partners through relationships supporting families, so all children reach their potential. Adopted: February 2025, Lansdowne Children's Centre Board of Directors

Registration and event calendar for workshops and social events hosted by Autism Brant, autism services at Lansdowne Children's Centre (Brantford). Welcome to Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford Welcome to the Autism Brant event calendar. Click on RSVP to learn more about the event and start your registration. Looking for an event? You can use keywords in the search bar to find it. Calendar View Multiple Dates Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) Fri, Jun 19 Brantford Register Now Autism Services Tackling Toileting Training Live Webinar Tue, Jun 23 Online, Virtual Workshop Register Now Multiple Dates ACCESS OAP RESOURCE DAYS Thu, Jun 25 Lansdowne Children's Centre More Info Multiple Dates ACCESS OAP RESOURCE DAYS Thu, Jun 25 Lansdowne Children's Centre Register Now Multiple Dates ACCESS OAP RESOURCE DAYS Thu, Jun 25 Lansdowne Children's Centre Register Now Multiple Dates ACCESS OAP RESOURCE DAYS Thu, Jun 25 Lansdowne Children's Centre Register Now Load More Are you looking for someone to talk to? You can reach our Family Support Worker by phone at 519-753-3153 ext. 268 or ext. 327, or by email at autism@lansdownecc.com

Get involved with Lansdowne by attending Centre, Foundation and Community events #ForTheKids. Education, Socials, Support and Fundraising opportunities. Lansdowne Event Calendar June 2026 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 1 2 3 4 5 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) 6 7 10:00 a.m. Rotary Brantford Classic Run - Join our Lansdowne Cruisers! 8 9 10 12:15 a.m. Autism Services: Supporting Fine Motor Skills Caregiver Lunch and Learn +1 more 11 12 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Coffee with Caregivers +1 more 13 14 15 3:00 p.m. Annual General Meeting (AGM), Lansdowne Children's Centre 16 4:30 p.m. Autism Services Bricks and Building Club ages 8-12 +1 more 17 18 19 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) 20 21 22 6:00 p.m. Caregiver Event - Coffee Chat, BRANTFORD 23 8:00 p.m. Autism Services Tackling Toileting Training Live Webinar 24 25 9:00 a.m. ACCESS OAP RESOURCE DAYS +6 more 26 11:00 a.m. Autism Services Circle Time Group (1) 27 9:00 a.m. Josmar Berry Day, Fundraising for Lansdowne 28 29 5:00 p.m. Autism Services Teen Social Group 14-17 30 1 12:00 a.m. Lansdowne Children's Centre sites closed 2 3 4 8:30 a.m. Charity Motorcycle Ride, presented by Ensuring Brant 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 List View

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 Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open What Role Do Parents Play in Early Language Intervention? Open Why Interaction Matters - Part 1 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 Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open What Role Do Parents Play in Early Language Intervention? Open Why Interaction Matters - Part 1 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 Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open What Role Do Parents Play in Early Language Intervention? Open Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate 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 Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open What Role Do Parents Play in Early Language Intervention? Open Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate 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 Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open What Role Do Parents Play in Early Language Intervention? Open Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate 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 Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open What Role Do Parents Play in Early Language Intervention? Open Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate 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 Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open What Role Do Parents Play in Early Language Intervention? Open Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate 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.

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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 Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open Ready for Kindergarten - Video Playlist Open Early Years, Behaviour Tips - Video Playlist 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 Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open Ready for Kindergarten - Video Playlist Open Early Years, Behaviour Tips - Video Playlist 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 Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open Ready for Kindergarten - Video Playlist Open Early Years, Behaviour Tips - Video Playlist 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 Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months Open Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months Open Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months 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 Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services 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 Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months Open Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months Open Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months 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 Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months Open Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months Open Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months 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 Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months Open Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months Open Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months

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 Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development online resource directory continues to grow as team members add recommended resources providing education and strategies for a variety of child development needs, and recommended connections with community support agencies. Filter options by type (print, video or website), or try the keyword search bar in the menu to locate resources for the topic you are looking for (ex. feeding, school, routines, advocacy, behaviour, childcare). Filter items by Type Online Print Video Website 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ... 14 Accessing a Personal Health Record, Request Form Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Lansdowne Milestones Handout with Services Checklist, Early Years Development 0-48 months Lansdowne Resources, videos and handouts flyer Checklist, Kindergarten Readiness Understanding Torticollis and Plagiocephaly, and what you can do at home Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months Load More

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. Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development Family Engagement services Available to all families of Lansdowne infant, child and youth clients. 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 Connect with us Resource Directory Event Calendar EMAIL A QUESTION click on an image to learn more 1 2 3 1 ... 1 2 3 ... 3 Family Engagement Coordinator Intake - Start Here Guide, Starting Service With Lansdowne, Client Handbook Family Engagement Child Profile Form Featured Resources Resource Directory Lansdowne service providers have recommended online resources that provided education and strategies for a variety of child development needs, as well as connections with community support agencies. Visit the Resources Directory for the full compliment of available print, video and website resources available to all families, caregivers and educators. 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... 6 Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Language Building, Fun Activities for Kids Learning about Lansdowne Services and Programs Checklist, Early Years Development 0-48 months What Role Do Parents Play in Early Language Intervention? Checklist, Speech and Language Development, 0-36 months Load More Upcoming Events Caregiver Event - Coffee Chat, BRANTFORD Mon, Jun 22 Lansdowne Brantford Lansdowne client moms, dads and caregivers are invited to join an evening of conversation and fun. No-cost child supervision is available, limited space. Please register in advance. Register Autism Services Tackling Toileting Training Live Webinar Tue, Jun 23 Online, Virtual Workshop For caregivers of children registered with Lansdowne Autism Services. A Virtual Webinar from 8pm to 9pm Register Charity Motorcycle Ride, presented by Ensuring Brant Sat, Jul 04 Airport Community Hall, Brantford The 22nd running of the Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids, raising funds in support of child and youth programs and services provided by Lansdowne Children's Centre. Register 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 and programs. Lansdowne Children’s Centre for child development 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

Is my child school-ready? Resources for entry to school and new-to-kindergarten families. Connect with tools, tips and guides, and support you need for your child to succeed at school. All Services Index DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES Supporting Educators and Families School-entry Resources Resources provided by Lansdowne Children's Centre Welcome! You’re in the right place to find trusted preschool resources and supports that help families and children to feel confident and ready for kindergarten. Explore how Lansdowne Children’s Centre can partner with you to support your child’s development and a smooth entry into school. Learn about Lansdowne, handouts printable promotion flyers, 8.5 x 11 pages Lansdowne Milestones Handout with Services Lansdowne Resources, videos and handouts flyer Learning about Lansdowne Services and Programs Getting ready for school: Self-Screening Checklists Are you trying to assess your child's readiness to start school? Try one of our online checklists. These easy-to-follow guides help you to assess physical, communication and developmental milestones. If you have any concerns, connect with SmartStart Hub at Lansdowne Children's Centre . ANYONE can submit a referral. SmartStart Hub is a government-funded service (free to you) to help families connect with local support. Checklist, Early Years Milestones 0 - 48 months Checklist, Kindergarten Readiness 36 - 72 months Checklist, Speech & Language Development 0 - 36 months Print PDF Milestones Check Print PDF not available Print PDF Speech Check SPEECH development resource highlights click on an image to learn more 1 2 3 1 ... 1 2 3 ... 3 Engaing in Play - play skills for parents Language Building, Fun Activities for Kids Language and Communication Load More EARLY LEARNING resource highlights click on an image to learn more 1 2 3 1 ... 1 2 3 ... 3 Goal Setting with Children Ready for Kindergarten - Video Playlist Toileting Part 1 - Are You Ready? | Identifying Readiness and Preparing Skills for Learning Load More EARLY LEARNING resource highlights click on an image to learn more 1 2 3 1 ... 1 2 3 ... 3 Goal Setting with Children Ready for Kindergarten - Video Playlist Toileting Part 1 - Are You Ready? | Identifying Readiness and Preparing Skills for Learning Load More PHYSICAL development resource highlights click on an image to learn more 1 1 ... 1 ... 1 Early Years Milestones - Video Playlist Getting School-Ready: Supporting Fine Motor Development Load More AUTISM support resource highlights click on an image to learn more 1 2 1 ... 1 2 ... 2 Back to School Support, Tips from Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre Elopement Strategies with Kids Games to Help your Child with Autism Communicate Load More Access more 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 Resource Library 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

Questions or concerns about your child's developing physical or 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 3 months 6 months 9 months 12 months 15 months 18 months 24 months 36 months 48 months Early Years Development Checklist, 0 - 48 months Do you have questions or concerns about your child's physical or 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: String vowels together when babbling Start sitting up unsupported Roll over in both directions (front-back, back-front) Reach for toys with both hands and mouths Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 ... 5 Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open Ontario Autism Program (OAP) / Access OAP Open EarlyON Programs, Brantford-Brant Early Years Development Checklist, 0 - 48 months Every child learns and develops in their own unique way. This early years development checklist provides physical and communication 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: play peek a boo stand holding onto something or someone make sounds like “mamama” “dadada” “bababa” copy sounds and gestures of others transfer objects one hand to another crawl or move around in some way Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... 6 Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open Ontario Autism Program (OAP) / Access OAP Open EarlyON Programs, Brantford-Brant By 12 months old my child can: use gestures like shaking head ”no” or waving “bye” start to play with/use things functionally (like a spoon) pull themselves up to stand, walk holding on to furniture join in back and forth conversation by making noises or gestures try to copy (say) words/sounds back to you after you say them Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 8 Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open Ontario Autism Program (OAP) / Access OAP Open EarlyON Programs, Brantford-Brant By 18 months old my child can: walk on their own without support use at least 20 single words that you can understand play simple pretend, such as feeding a doll Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... 10 Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open Ontario Autism Program (OAP) / Access OAP Open EarlyON Programs, Brantford-Brant By 24 months (2 years) old my child can: copy others, imitating sounds and gestures uses 2-3 word phrases to label pictures stack blocks or rings self-feed using cup, spoon and fork Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ... 11 Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open Ontario Autism Program (OAP) / Access OAP Open EarlyON Programs, Brantford-Brant By 36 months ( 3 years) old my child can: copy lines or circles with a crayon follow 2 or 3 step directions speak in clear sentences jump with 2 feet off the ground tell stories, sequences of events Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ... 11 Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open Ontario Autism Program (OAP) / Access OAP Open EarlyON Programs, Brantford-Brant When you're done, please come back to this tab and let us know about your checklist experience. 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By 3 months old my child can: Hold their head steady Coos, smiles and recognizes familiar people Turn their head in both directions towards sounds Follow people or objects with their eyes Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 1 ... 1 2 3 4 ... 4 Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open Ontario Autism Program (OAP) / Access OAP Open EarlyON Programs, Brantford-Brant By 48 months (4 years) old my child can: take turns in play with a friend answer simple questions use the toilet independently Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ... 11 Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open Ontario Autism Program (OAP) / Access OAP Open EarlyON Programs, Brantford-Brant By 15 months old my child can: point to show something interesting to others walk with minimal support say 3-5 words (other than “mama” and “dada”) understand and follow simple commands turn pages of a book Recommended Resources 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... 10 Open Referral Form, Online Access | SmartStart Hub Services Open Ontario Autism Program (OAP) / Access OAP Open EarlyON Programs, Brantford-Brant