The Hanen Centre | Speech and Language Development for Children

Imitation and Communication: What's the Connection?

Learning to copy the actions of others is an important stepping stone on the road to communication. Learn more about the importance of imitation for children with autism, and what you can do to help your child imitate while having fun together.

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When a Child Has a Language Delay, Research Shows That Parents Can Make a Big Difference!

Over the last decade, researchers looked at a large number of studies on parent-implemented intervention and compiled their findings. Here are the trends they found that tell us how effective this type of intervention is, and which types of children benefit.

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Problem-solving with What Should Danny Do?

A great way to deepen your child’s story understanding is to talk about the problems that come up in the book and how they might be solved. Here are a few tips to build the problem-solving skills that prepare your child for reading and writing.

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