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Come back to More Than Words with fresh eyes

More Than Words has moved forward since you were certified. The 2024 program updates introduced neurodiversity-affirming practises aligned with current research, refined the strategies you teach parents, revised the Child Profile you use for assessment and goaI setting, and added More Than Words® the 1-1 Way for coaching individual parents.

This one-day, live online More Than Words Refresher & Recertification Workshop brings you fully up to date on all of it - and gives you a full day of practise, discussion and troubleshooting with Hanen clinical leaders and peers who do the same work you do.


Who this workshop is for

This workshop is for SLPs who have previously completed More Than Words certification, including:

  • Current members who want to refresh their knowledge and skills and learn about the most recent More Than Words update
  • Expired members who want to renew their certification and gain the most up to date information

Includes one year of Hanen membership ($50 value) 

More Than Words® Refresher and Recertification Workshop Schedule

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RECERTIFY YOUR TEAM TOGETHER

Bring your team up to date on the current More Than Words Program and create a shared foundation for implementation. Group registration options are available for organizations with several eligible SLPs.

Why Attend


Understand and use the latest More Than Words Program updates


Use the updated Child Profile to support assessment and goal setting


Apply refined strategies in group and one-to-one parent coaching


Strengthen your skills in using video feedback


One full day — live and interactive online plus self-study module


Troubleshoot implementation questions with Hanen clinical leaders and peers


Includes one year of Hanen membership—a $50 value.

What’s New in More Than Words®

Four areas of change, all covered in this workshop
  1. Updated program practises

    Review the 2024 updates, including neurodiversity-affirming practises aligned with current research.

  2. Refined strategies

    Explore refined strategies for supporting autistic children and their families in everyday interactions.

  3. Updated Child Profile

    Practise using the updated More Than Words Child Profile to guide assessment and goal setting.

  4. More Than Words® the 1-1 Way

    Learn about the new individual parent-coaching intervention and resources, including an in-depth coaching session demonstration.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Recertification

Completing this workshop renews your More Than Words certification and your licence to offer the group program and More Than Words® the 1-1 Way, both in person and via telepractice.

If your certification has expired, attending restores your licence to access and use all the More Than Words resources and renews your access to Hanen member benefits, including the More Than Words Clinical Resources Page and the current program materials.*

*If you have other expired Hanen certifications, please contact Membership at [email protected] to find out whether completing this workshop may also affect those certifications.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

One-Year Hanen Membership

Your registration includes a one-year, renewable Hanen membership - a $50 value - designed to keep you supported long after the workshop.

Benefits of membership include:
  • Member-only articles breaking down current research and its application.
  • Clinical Spotlight sessions with Program Directors and senior clinical staff to support your clinical skills.
  • Expert Speaker Series presentations from visiting experts in the field.
  • Member discounts on e-Seminars and other products.
  • Direct consultation with Program Directors and dedicated membership support.
  • Access to the updated More Than Words intervention materials, including the detailed Leaders Guide, slides, handouts and Action Plans.

Ready to Refresh, Recertify and Reconnect?

Return to More Than Words with current knowledge, renewed certification and greater confidence in supporting autistic children and their families.

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