What Happens When You Play with Autistic Children Without Toys? More Than You Might Think!
August 15, 2025
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When we think about playing with children, we usually think about the toys involved. But new research suggests that some of the most meaningful and positive interactions between parents and autistic children happen when there are no toys involved at all.

What Do Families Think About the Online More Than Words® Program?
July 16, 2024
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While the More Than Words® Program for parents of autistic children used to be offered in person only, many Hanen Certified SLPs now also offer it online. But what do parents think of the virtual version of the program? The Hanen Centre partnered with researchers at Western University to find out.

It Takes Two to Talk Helps More Than Communication, New Studies Show
January 16, 2022
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Many studies have shown how It Takes Two to Talk builds children’s language skills. But did you know that the program also helps with children’s behaviour, social-emotional and social communication skills?  See what the most recent research reveals

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