Supporting Your Language Delayed Child
It Takes Two to Talk and More Than Words
Giving PARENTS the tools and strategies they need to help their children’s language soar!
What is It Takes Two to Talk and More Than Words?
It Takes Two to Talk and More Than Words are programs developed by the Hanen Center, which supports parents of young children (typically ages 0-5) who are language delayed or with suspected or diagnosed autism spectrum disorder. I am a Hanen certified Speech Language Pathologist. I use the Hanen curriculum and principles to help parents in learning the research-based interaction strategies that they can apply to their daily interactions/routines with their child, to help their little ones improve their language skills. I create a supportive learning environment for both parent/caregiver AND child so that caregivers feel empowered to continue this important work throughout a child’s day.
If your child is. . .
A ‘late talker’ when compared to similar-aged peers or as determined by your pediatrician/developmental specialist as having a ‘language delay’ (when most other developmental milestones are on track like listening comprehension or social/play skills)
Frustrated when attempting communication or interactions or simply doesn’t try to communicate
‘Shuts down’ in communication attempts
Then It Takes Two to Talk might be the curriculum for you!
If your child . . .
struggles to make eye contact/joint attention
struggles with engaging/interacting/playing with others
lacks communication skills (verbal or nonverbal) to communicate basic wants/needs, demonstrates frustration with any communication attempts
Then More Than Words might be the curriculum for you!
Why Hanen?
As a very new Speech Pathologist in graduate school, while being constantly inundated with research and evidence-based therapy techniques, I came across the Hanen organization when researching resources for a 4-year old boy I was working with who was minimally verbal. Prior to providing this information to the family of this little boy, I asked around in the field to get feedback from experienced SLPs to find out what they thought of the Hanen methodology and immediately discovered that those who were trained in and used these strategies were forever changed as a therapist. Fast forward some years later to when I became a trained Hanen speech pathologist and I couldn’t agree more. Once you’ve taught and helped implement Hanen strategies with parents/caregivers AND implemented them into your own therapeutic process, you so clearly see the amazing growth and progress in children’s communication. Even more importantly, you help to empower PARENTS on this journey and THAT is where the magic happens. It’s changed my outlook and approach as a therapist. Check out my blog to learn a bit more about my personal experience with Hanen and why I feel so strongly about the effectiveness of parent-implemented therapy techniques.
Program/Therapy Components
Program content is offered individually through one-on-one parent coaching AND direct work with your child.
I use the Hanen curriculum and strategies extensively in the early stages of therapy with a child and parent. Hanen informs the way that I approach therapy with my very young clients so while I work with a child, I’m also coaching parents and educating them on these effective language support strategies they can be using throughout their day. All content is covered and duration of program is dependent on needs of child/family.
What You’ll Learn
Understanding of your child’s ‘stage’ and ‘style’ of communication (and why that’s important to know!)
What motivates your child to interact with you
How to get your child to START interactions and KEEP THEM GOING through interaction turn-taking
How to use these interaction strategies to increase your child’s 1. understanding and 2. use/expression of language (both nonverbal and verbal expression)
How to up your game and confidence during all interactions (daily routines, play, book reading) to increase your child’s communication
Commitment and Pricing
standard hourly therapy rate applies with 1-2hour/week commitment, call for details
Read Inspiring Stories from parents who have committed to It Takes Two to Talk!
If you have additional questions, please contact me directly at:
(734) 531-8551