Adapted More Than Words® — The Hanen Program® for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Social Communication Difficulties offered via Telepractice (May 2021)

About

Parents of children with ASD or other social communication difficulties will use tools and strategies to strengthen their child’s foundation for communication development. These include building back-and-forth interactions, strengthening imitation skills and expanding play skills.

Details

  • 0 to 3
  • 3 to 8
Help with
  • Caregiver Training
  • Communication
  • Consultation
  • Play
  • Preschool
  • Skill Building
  • Social life
Provider

FIREFLY

Available Spaces

8

Who is Eligible

(Only available to clients from the FIREFLY service region (Kenora)).
Suitable for ages 0-5 years.

To participate in a telepractice program, you need the following equipment:

A computer, iPad or a tablet (smartphones and cell phones do not have a large enough screen)
Webcam and microphone
High speed internet
Email access
Adobe reader (free download)
Printer or scanner or photo capture and transfer (if you want to print out the handouts)

*** If you do not have the appropriate technology to participate, FIREFLY may be able to provide you with the technology to attend the program.

Duration

Approx. 19hrs

Session dates

Group Session 2: May 27th 6:00pm
Individual Coaching Session #1: May 31st – June 9th (One session per participant)
Group Session 3: June 10th 6:00pm
Group Session 4: June 17th, 6:00pm
Individual Coaching Session #2 December 18th – January 6th (One session per participant)
Session 5: June 30th, 6:00pm