More Than Words

Hanen Certified Workshops

More Than Words is a program that provides parents of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or social communication difficulties with practical tools to help their children communicate.

This unique program was developed by expert speech-language pathologists at The Hanen Centre. More Than Words is offered to parents around the world by Hanen Certified Speech- Language Pathologists who have received specialized training from The Hanen Centre.

Why Are Parents Involved in the More Than Words Program?

Parents are the most important people in their child’s life, as well as their child’s best teacher. As a parent, one of the greatest gifts you can give your child is the help he or she needs to communicate and connect with the world. In the More Than Words Program, you learn practical and powerful strategies to help your child communicate and interact during everyday routines and activities. It is within these familiar and repetitive interactions that your child’s communication skills will grow.

What Parents Learn in the More Than Words Program
-How your child communicates right now and the next steps to take
-How your child learns best and how to take advantage of these preferences
What motivates your child to communicate
-How to turn everyday activities into opportunities for learning to communicate
-How to help your child understand what you say
-How to develop your child’s play skills
-How to help your child make friends

Testimonials

What parents and professionals say about More Than Words

“My son has made incredible strides due to your program. He has surprised a lot of people... What I really love about your course is that we are taught to work with our children... Your course is invaluable and a must-do for parents, relatives and friends. I am forever grateful.” 

Debra, mother of 4-year-old, Anthony

“More Than Words is a ‘must-have’ reference for parents of children with ASD, and for professionals supporting parents. More Than Words respects the need for parents to be parents and for children to be children – and to learn as children learn, using developmentally appropriate practices. Parents and professionals will love the Hanen approach.”

Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Director, Childhood Communication Services – Cranston, Rhode Island Adjunct Professor, Brown University Center for the Study of Human Development

More Than Words Upcoming Workshop Schedule

Sessions are Mondays from 6-8:30 PM. The initial consultation and video feedback visits are by appointment. 

November 6, 2023

Session 1

November 13, 2023

Session 2

November 20, 2023

Break for Thanksgiving

November 27, 2023

Schedule an individualized video feedback session during the week

December 4, 2023

Session 3

December 11, 2023

Session 4

December 18, 2023

Schedule an individualized video feedback session during the week

December 25, 2023

Break for holidays

January 1, 2024

Break for holidays

January 8, 2024

Session 5

January 15, 2024

Session 6

January 22, 2024

Session 7

January 29, 2024

Schedule an individualized video feedback session during the week

February 5, 2024

Session 8

Out of Pocket Pricing

Insurance MAY cover part or all of the initial consultation and the video feedback visits (see Partial Insurance Payment Pricing). If insurance will NOT cover these visits, these prices are for 100% out of pocket costs. Price does not include the recommended More Than Words Workbook. If your child has already been evaluated, contact us about possibly deducting the cost of evaluation from the total. 

12 installments

$200 at time of booking 
Then 12 payments of $80

Billed monthly

3 payments of 
$330

One payment

1 payment of $890

Partial Insurance Payment Pricing

Insurance MAY pay for part or all of  the initial consultation and the video feedback visits. Your costs for these visits may vary. Insurance will NOT cover the cost of the workshop sessions. Price does not include the recommended More Than Words Workbook.

12 installments

$100 at time of booking 
Then 12 payments of $55

Billed monthly

3 payments of 
$190

Billed at booking

1 payment of $490