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. 

See workshop agenda

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

Jo Bristow

Financial: Jo Bristow, B.Sc. (Hons), is a speech and language pathologist who has been working in the UK, South East Asia and Australia, with children who have developmental disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder since 1990. As a Hanen Instructor, Jo is contracted by The Hanen Centre to lead It Takes Two to Talk® and SPARK Communication™ workshops. She is a long-time Hanen member, who has offered Hanen Programs to families in Australia and across South East Asia. Jo is the current Australasian Representative for The Hanen Centre. 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.

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