Hanen More Than Words

This therapeutic program is designed for parents of children aged five and younger who have been diagnosed with autism. More Than Words is a 12-week evidence-based program that teaches the fundamentals of language development and teaches parents how to apply the lessons to increase their child’s understanding and usage of language. This program also provides parents with tools and strategies to help a child reach his or her communication potential.

All sessions are from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Wednesdays

Session 1
January 11 – orientation
January 16-27 – pre-program video consultation
February 1 – session 1
February 8 – session 2
February 13 – 17 – in-home video feedback session
February 22 – session 3
February 29 – session 4
March 5 – 9 – in-home video feedback session
March 14 – session 5
March 21 – session 6
March 28 – session 7
April 2- 13 - in-home video feedback session
April 18 – session 8

Session 2
May 2 – orientation
May 7-18 pre-program video consultation
May 23 – session 1
May 30 – session 2
June 4-8 - in-home video feedback session
June 13 – session 3
June 20 – session 4
end of first module of 2-module program. To resume in September 2012

CONTACT: For more information or to register for either program, please contact Gail Stanford, groups consultant at 780-488-6600, ext 216 or email: gstanford@centreforautism.ab.ca