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SPARK Communication™: Coaching Parents to Use Hanen Strategies

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Additional Details

There are only a few discounted spaces available for early registrants, group rates are also available for any size group. If you have one or more colleagues who would like to attend, register online then contact [email protected] to discuss available retroactive group discounts.

For flexible payment options, including purchase orders and installments, please start the registration process and select "pay by cheque" at the checkout. Then contact [email protected] to arrange payment.

Eligibility

Early Intervention Professional

Format & Agenda

Platform: Zoom
Language: English

Part 1 - Self-Study

This mandatory self-directed module prepares you for full participation in the workshop. You’ll learn about the Hanen approach to involving parents, as well as the importance of interaction in a child’s communication learning and the stages of communication.  You will also observe a child on your caseload interacting with their parent during a play activity and a daily routine, and record your observations on the form provided. 

Midway through the workshop, you’ll complete a second self-directed module which introduces you to the research behind what works best in coaching parents.

Part 2 - Live, online interactive training

In a small online group, you’ll participate in a series of highly interactive and personalized learning sessions. Each session includes discussion and small group practice activities, as well as the opportunity to reflect and individualize the information for the children on your caseload. 

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

What's Included

License

You gain a license to use the SPARK Communication coaching framework in your 1-1 parent coaching sessions.

Resources

Digital access to the following materials:

  • SPARK Communication Handouts – These include Actions Plans, Strategy Sheets, and detailed guidance around communicating with and supporting parents.
  • SPARK Communication Videos – These real-life video examples help you demonstrate Hanen strategies to parents.

Instructor

Cindy Smith
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Financial: Cindy Smith, B.A., B.App.Sc.(Sp.Path), is a Speech Pathologist who has worked in early childhood intervention since 1980. Cindy is contracted by The Hanen Centre to lead It Takes Two to Talk® and SPARK Communication™ workshops. Cindy uses Hanen resources in her clinical work with an early intervention population, and also offers It Takes Two to Talk® programs to parents. Non-financial: No other relevant non-financial relationships exist.

Technical Requirements

  • a computer – one of: desktop/laptop/tablet (you may not attend on 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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