It Takes Two to Talk® Certification Workshop Fact Sheet
The It Takes Two to Talk Certification Workshop:
- Is for speech-language pathologists/therapists (SLP/Ts) only
- Provides intensive, small-group training to SLP/Ts who work with preschoolers (0-5) with language delays and their families
- Addresses application of the Hanen approach within everyday clinical practice, as well as within an It Takes Two to Talk Program
- Covers adult learning principles and their application to teaching parents/caregivers using the Hanen teaching model
- Is a prerequisite for attendance at advanced Hanen workshops
If you are not a speech-language pathologist/therapist, click here.
Workshop Objectives
Upon completion of the It Takes Two to Talk Certification Workshop, SLP/Ts will be able to:
- Explain the rationale for the mediator model of early language intervention (i.e., training parents, teachers and other caregivers to become the child’s language facilitator)
- Lead the It Takes Two To Talk Program for Parents of Children with Language Delays
- Utilize principles of adult education to provide parents with the training, information and support they need to become their child’s primary language facilitator
- Plan and lead interactive, learner-centred group sessions for parents
- Provide coaching and effective feedback during one-to-one video feedback consultations with parents
- Apply Hanen strategies and principles in general clinical practice with children and their parents
Workshop Format
Throughout the workshop, speech language pathologists participate in experiential, hands-on activities as the Instructor guides them through the content and process of leading an It Takes Two to Talk Program. Discussions about how to incorporate the It Takes Two to Talk principles into the context of daily practice are incorporated throughout. Principles of adult learning and family-centered practice are discussed as an integral part of the program and approach to parent training.
Click here to download the It Takes Two to Talk Certification Workshop Agenda.
Prerequisites
The It Takes Two to Talk Certification Workshop is offered only to qualified speech language pathologists (in Canada and the United States, a Master’s degree in speech-language pathology or its equivalent is required). If you are a speech language pathologist from outside the country in which the workshop is taking place, please click here for more information. Please do not send in a registration form until you have received approval from The Hanen Centre.
Speech language pathology students with suitable qualifications may be eligible to attend this workshop. All students must apply to The Hanen Centre before registering. Students who register without permission from The Hanen Centre will not be permitted to attend the workshop. This workshop is not open to speech language pathology assistants.
Workshop Fees & Materials
See individual workshops for Early bird and Regular fees.
Included in your workshop fee is the full set of It Takes Two to Talk resources, including:
- It Takes Two to Talk Parent Guidebook (Pepper & Weitzman, 2004)
- An Introduction to Hanen DVD
- PowerPoint slides DVD with embedded video clips
- It Takes Two to Talk Companion DVD
- It Takes Two to Talk Making Hanen Happen Leaders Guide (provides in-depth information on adult education principles, detailed agendas, activities for each group session)
Upon Completion of the workshop, participants:
- Receive accreditation of their “Certified” status upon signing a Cooperative Agreement (This agreement licenses speech language pathologists to run It Takes Two to Talk — The Hanen Program® for Parents of Children with Language Delays)
- Become Hanen Members
- Have full access to membership benefits as long as they renew their Hanen membership annually
- Are eligible to take Advanced Hanen Workshops
Continuing Education Credits
This course is offered for 2.2 CEUs (Introductory Level: Professional Area).
Hanen registers all workshops scheduled in Canada and the United States for ASHA CEUs. If Canadian or American participants attending a workshop outside of North America require ASHA credits, please email ceu@hanen.org to contact the ASHA CEU Administrator for The Hanen Centre. Requests must be received no later than six weeks prior to start date of the workshop.
Non-North America/International
If you are a speech-language pathologist who registers for a workshop taking place outside of the country in which you work, The Hanen Centre may need to contact you for further information regarding your education in order to verify your eligibility to attend the workshop.
Accommodations
Workshop participants are responsible for researching and arranging their own travel and accommodations.
About the Hanen Workshop Instructor
All Hanen Workshops are led by a Hanen Instructor who has successfully completed in-depth training from The Hanen Centre on how to train other SLPs to lead Hanen Programs. In addition to leading Hanen Workshops for The Hanen Centre, all Hanen Instructors are SLPs who practice in a variety of settings, and lead Hanen Programs as part of the clinical services they offer in their respective places of employment.
Non-SLPs
The It Takes Two to Talk Certification Workshop is only open to speech language pathologists. However, The Hanen Centre's professional staff speaks at a variety of venues throughout the year including at professional conference, symposiums, and conventions.
For more information on bringing a presentation to your organization or community please email presentations@hanen.org.
Workshop Schedule
Click here to go to the workshop schedule.