Education and training in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury, Ontario
More Than Words - The Hanen Program for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Social Communication Difficulties
Offered by Child & Community Resources
In short
The More Than Words Program was designed for parents of children on the autism spectrum and with other social communication difficulties.
- Who it is for
- Caregivers of children who engage in at least 6 turns in conversation (3 turns each) would be better suited for hanens talkability progra...
- How to reach
- (877) 996-1599 ext. 2630 · foundational@ccrconnect.ca · Website
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About this service
The More Than Words Program was designed for parents of children on the autism spectrum and with other social communication difficulties. Addressing the unique needs of these children, the program provides parents with the tools, strategies and support they need to help their children reach their full communication potential. More Than Words does this by empowering parents to help your child reach the following three goals: 1. Improved social communication and back-and-forth interactions 2. Improved play skills 3. Improved imitation skills As a parent and/or caregiver, here are some of the valuable things that are learned when attending the More Than Words Program: -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 childs understanding -Strategies for how to talk so that your child understands you -Strategies for developing your childs play skills -Ways to help your child make friends Program Components -Informative and personal classes for small groups of parents -A Hanen Certified speech-language pathologist who leads the program and has received special training from The Hanen Centre -A pre-program consultation for you and your child with your speech-language pathologist -Individual video feedback sessions of you interacting with your child, so you can see what is helping and what else you can do -Individual video feedback of your child playing with another child so you can see how you help their interaction
Who can use it?
Caregivers of children who engage in at least 6 turns in conversation (3 turns each) would be better suited for hanens talkability program. More than words is designed for children of up to 8 years of age who do not engage in lengthy conversations with others. 3-8 Years of age are eligible (if child does not yet engage in multiple turns in conversation with others). This is a caregiver coaching program, but children attend the video feedback sessions.
Who it is for
0 to 3 3 to 8
How do I get in touch?
Call (877) 996-1599 ext. 2630, email foundational@ccrconnect.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury, Ontario.