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More Than Words® Certification Workshop

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ASHA CEUs

2.30 Introductory Level

PD hours

23 Hours

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Regular Price: $995.00

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Special Information

Additional Details

This workshop is organized in partnership with Hamilton Wentworth District School Board

To pay in monthly installments or to pay by purchase order, please start the registration process and select "Pay Later" during checkout. Then contact [email protected] to arrange payment.

If you have one or more additional colleagues who are interested in attending with you, have them register then contact us at [email protected] for a retroactive group discount of up to $100.

Eligibility

Speech-Language Pathologist/Therapist

Format & Agenda

Platform: Zoom
Language: English

Part 1 - Pre-workshop assignment

This mandatory assignment prepares you for full participation in the workshop. You’ll learn about the foundation of the Hanen approach, familiarize yourself with key principles of adult education, reflect on how the research informs assessment and goal-setting, and start thinking about how the content may apply to a particular child on your caseload.

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Part 2 - Live, online interactive training

In a small online group, you'll participate in a series of highly interactive and personalized learning sessions, led by a Hanen instructor. Each session includes discussion and small group practice activities, as well as the opportunity to reflect and receive feedback from your peers and the instructor.

See workshop agenda

Please note: Full attendance is required. View full terms and conditions.

What's Included

Certification

You gain an all-inclusive license that enables you to coach and support parents of autistic children in a variety of contexts, including group Hanen Programs (in-person and online) and 1-1 Hanen parent coaching.

Membership

A one-year, renewable Hanen membership that includes ongoing clinical support and professional development opportunities.

Resources

Digital access to the following materials:

  • More Than Words Making Hanen Happen Leaders Guide (English)
  • More Than Words PowerPoint slides (English)
  • More Than Words the 1-1 Way resources (manual, slides and handouts)
  • More Than Words Telepractice Materials

Instructor

Mary Catherine Coppens

Financial: Cathy Coppens, Reg. CASLPO, is a speech-language pathologist who has worked with preschoolers and their families since 1979. Cathy is a Clinical Mentor for Talk 2 Me, the Preschool Speech and Language Program in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Cathy is contracted by The Hanen Centre to lead More Than Words® and Hanen 4 “I”s to Socialize™ workshops. Cathy is a long-time Hanen member who uses More Than Words® resources in her clinical work with families, and also offers More Than Words® Programs to parents. Non-financial: No other relevant non-financial relationships exist.

Technical Requirements

  • A desktop or laptop computer. If you would like to attend the workshop on a tablet, please ensure that you have a desktop or laptop accessible during the workshop as well. Please note that you may not attend the workshop from a smartphone.
  • the Zoom application installed on your device
  • webcam/microphone/speakers
  • reliable internet connection (wired if possible)
  • two screens are recommended – one to attend and the other to view session handouts (you also have the option of printing the handouts)

Important: Please ensure that you have all the items above before you register. If you register and then find that you cannot meet these requirements (with the exception of the second screen) we unfortunately will not be able to provide you with a full refund.


Terms & Conditions

Cancellations

50% of the workshop fee will be refunded if written notification of cancellation is received and a substitute can be found. No refunds if a substitute cannot be found. No refund requests will be accepted after the workshop has already begun.

Language

Due to the fast-paced, highly interactive nature of our workshops, participants must have a high proficiency in English (i.e. they must be able to understand English, respond to questions and contribute comfortably to group discussions, which involves practicing and applying concepts learned during the workshop). All materials will be provided in English.

Translation Policy

Hanen resources are protected by international copyright law. No translations are permitted without advance written permission from The Hanen Centre.

Note on attendance

Full attendance is required. This means completing the Pre-Workshop Assignment and attending all group sessions in full. No recordings will be available of the live sessions. Absences will not be approved. Please only register for a workshop for which you can attend all live group sessions in full. Please note that if you fail to meet the attendance requirements, you will not receive a license to offer the program or a Certificate of Completion.

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