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.
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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.
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Take Turns to Keep the Interaction Going: You’ll learn how to adjust daily routines to build communication opportunities.
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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.
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Learn ways to add language with books, music and play
No Current Dates
26th April
Arranged with family
10th May
17th May
Between sessions 2-3
31st May
7th June
21st June
Between sessions 5-6
5th July
19th July
Between sessions 7-8
2nd August
Orientation (6pm Start)
Pre-program consultation
Group session 1: Let your Child Lead
Group session 2: Follow your Child's Lead
Individual visit 1
Group session 3: Take Turns to Keep the Interaction Going
Group session 4: Add Language to the Interaction
Group session 5: Add Language to Build Understanding
Individual visit 2
Group session 6: Let's play!
Group session 7: Sharing Books
Individual visit 3
Group session 8: Moving Forward with Music
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
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How to use your knowledge about your child to set appropriate and realistic goals
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How to make interactions with your child last longer
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Tips for using pictures and print to help your child’s understanding
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Strategies for how to talk so that your child understands you
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Strategies for developing your child’s play skills
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Ways to help your child make friends
2024 Term Dates
TBA
Tues 5th March
Tues 12th March
Between 20-22nd March
Tues 26th March
Tues April 2nd
Between 3rd - 12th April
Tues 16th April
Tues 23rd April
Tues 30th April
Between 9th -13th May
Tues 14th May
Orientation (6pm Start)
Group session 1: Follow Your Child's Lead
Group session 2: Keep the Interaction Going
Individual visit 1
Group session 3: People Play
Group session 4: Help Your Child Learn With Daily Routines
Individual Visit 2
Group session 5: Take Out the Toys
Group session 6: Expand Your Child's Play
Group session 7: Bring on the Books
Individual visit 3
Group session 8: Bringing it all Together
Contact
To register your interest please send a message or phone us
Send a message:
reception@hmspeech.com.au
Phone: