About the Event:
This session describes the Hanen More Than Words® Program which provides a parent-implemented intervention to families of young autistic children. During More Than Words®, parents receive ongoing coaching with the goal of building on their child’s strengths and interests while increasing their opportunities to take the lead in interactions and communicate within everyday routines and activities.
Speech Language Pathologists Only!
Registration is FREE for WSLHA Members | Non-Members: $50
Note: Live Session only, no recording of this presentation
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Learning Objectives:
Describe the philosophy and components of the More Than Words® Program.
Summarize the four stages of communication in the More Than Words® Program.
Name two factors considered during assessment and goal setting within the More Than Words® Program.
Identify four interaction strategies parents learn within the More Than Words® Program.
List four principles of adult education that are addressed in the four-part teaching-learning cycle utilized in More Than Words® Program
Provide one reason for using video feedback to facilitate parents’ mastery of strategies.
Meet the Presenter:
Lesia Partyka, M.Sc., S-LP (C) Reg. CASLPO
Lesia Partyka is a Speech-Language Pathologist who has been leading More Than Words® Hanen programs since 2008. Lesia is employed by The Hanen Centre and is involved in the development of the More Than Words® Program resources. She also offers presentations on the More Than Words® Program and approach.
Disclosures:
Financial: Employee of The Hanen Centre, which holds the copyright to all the materials produced at the centre. Lesia receives no financial benefit from the sale of Hanen materials.
Non-Financial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Intermediate Level | 0.15 ASHA CEUs
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
The Hanen Center is processing all CE requests for this program.
Clock Hours will not be provided for this event.
