Early in my speech career I found myself frustrated that traditional, weekly therapy wasn't always leading to the results I hoped they would. I knew that caregivers were critical in the development of functional skills that generalized to the real world, not just my treatment room. But I struggled to engage with parents in a meaningful way that went beyond "speech homework" (which usually doesn't get done)! Hanen programs completely changed the way that I interact with families and empower them to make a real difference in their childrens' language development. Teaching Hanen courses has by far been the most fulfilling part of my career, and I hope to keep sharing that enthusiasm and knowledge with as many families and educators as I can. Please reach out if you're interested in a program, I'd love to connect with you.