Hanen Programs for Parents
Hastings Macleay Speech Pathology have Hanen certified speech pathologists who have received special training in order to deliver family-focused programs for parents. Keep reading below to find out more information about the different programs we are offering.
It Takes Two to Talk ®
'It Takes Two to Talk' ® is a program for parents of young children (up to 5 years of age) who have language delays. This is an evidence-based program, developed by the Hanen Centre, and provides parents with strategies to help improve their children’s communication skills.
What the Program Offers
A consultation for you and your child with a Speech Pathologist before the program starts.
A series of informative and personalised classes for small groups of parents.
Three individual consultations with your Speech Pathologist.
What Parents Learn
Let Your Child Lead: You will learn about how your child expresses their feelings, needs, and interests and strategies to interact with them.
Follow your child’s lead: You’ll learn about how to respond immediately to what your child tells you in ways that help them learn language.
Take Turns to Keep the Interaction Going: You’ll learn how to adjust daily routines to build communication opportunities.
Add Language to the Interaction: You’ll learn how to add words to the interaction to help your child express themselves and learn about the world.
Learn ways to add language with books, music and play
More Than Words ®
'More Than Words' ® is a program for parents of young children (typically 3 to 7 years) who have Autism Spectrum Disorder or with social communication difficulties. This is an evidence-based program, developed by the Hanen Centre, and parents will learn specific, research-based strategies to support their child's social communication and play skills, while also connecting and having more fun together.
What the Program Offers
A consultation for you and your child with a Speech Pathologist before the program starts.
A series of informative and personalised classes for small groups of parents.
Three individual consultations with your Speech Pathologist.
What Parents Learn
What motivates your child to communicate
How to use your knowledge about your child to set appropriate and realistic goals
How to make interactions with your child last longer
Tips for using pictures and print to help your child’s understanding
Strategies for how to talk so that your child understands you
Strategies for developing your child’s play skills
Ways to help your child make friends
Contact
To register your interest please send a message or phone us
Phone:
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reception@hmspeech.com.au