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.”
“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.”
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