Workshop Schedule 

More Than Words® Certification Workshop, Online
Online
Virtual training sessions:

May 07, 2024 12:00 PM – 08:00 PM UTC
May 08, 2024 12:00 PM – 08:00 PM UTC
May 09, 2024 12:00 PM – 08:00 PM UTC

Workshop status: Full – Add yourself to the waitlist

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Fees

Regular fee: $ 995.00
Register now to secure your space!

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.

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

Eligibility: Speech-language pathologist/therapist. For more information, see the Workshop FAQ

Technical Requirements

Platform: Zoom
Hardware: You will need your own personal device for use throughout the workshop. You will not be able to share your device as only one participant can attend per device.
System Requirements:
  • a computer – one of: desktop/laptop/tablet (you may not attend on a smartphone)
  • the Zoom application installed onto your device
  • reliable internet connection (wired if possible)
  • webcam/microphone/speakers
  • two screens are recommended – one to attend the online class and the other to view session handouts.*
  • *You also have the option to print out 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), you will not be permitted to attend the workshop. There are no refunds.
Compatability: Check your system's compatibility by joining a test Zoom meeting: www.zoom.us/test

About this workshop

Agenda/schedule: View the online More Than Words schedule
Attendance Requirements:This workshop certifies participants to lead More Than Words® – The Hanen Program® for Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder or Social Communication Difficulties. Participants also receive a license to lead the program.

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. There are no refunds.
Required workshop material:You will need access to the More Than Words guidebook (Sussman, 2012) in order to attend this training. Please wait for email instruction from The Hanen Centre before purchasing the guidebook.
Professional development: This workshop is offered for 2.20 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level, Professional Area) or 22.0 professional development hours. CEUs will not be provided for partial attendance.
Professional development: This workshop is offered for 2.20 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level, Professional Area) or 22.0 professional development hours. CEUs will not be provided for partial attendance.
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
Instructor personnel disclosure statement: 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.

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Terms & conditions

Translation policy Hanen resources are protected by international copyright law. No translations are permitted without advance written permission from The Hanen Centre.
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.
Cancellations: 100% of the workshop fee will be refunded if written notification of cancellation is received before the start date of the workshop and a substitute can be found. No refunds if a substitute cannot be found.

Please note that we cannot provide refunds for partially attended workshops. However, you have the option of registering for a future workshop for an administrative fee of $279, with the same full attendance requirement. Please note that most advertised workshops are currently full and we cannot take reservations.

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Questions about this workshop?

Name: Lorie Kientz
Phone: 001-416-921-1073 ext. 2
Email: [email protected]

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