Representatives from The Hanen Centre are gearing up for another year of visits to campuses across North America and Australia. Since 2007, we have offered introductory presentations to speech-language pathology students as part of our student outreach program. This initiative began in response to comments we received from faculty members, telling us how valuable the Hanen approach is in preparing students to work with families of young children who are language delayed. It has provided many exciting opportunities to connect with present and future colleagues worldwide. With more invitations every year, representatives Toby Stephan (U.S.) and Cindy Smith (Australasia) have been busy presenting and booking new visits.

Janice Greenberg (Learning Language and Loving It™ Program Manager) recently took part in a webcast sponsored by the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat of Ontario titled, "Kindergarten Matters: Building Blocks of Learning - Planned, Purposeful and Playful TALK". The webcast examined the ways in which preschool teachers can modify their interactions with children to encourage the development of language and literacy skills. Click on the link below to find out more and to watch the video of Janice discussing the importance of fostering oral language development in a classroom setting.

Elaine Weitzman, Executive Director of The Hanen Centre, recently sat down with Whitney Hoffman from "L.D. Podcasts" for a discussion about the ways in which parents can facilitate the development of their child's early language skills and the importance of involving parents in their child's language therapy. Click on the link below to listen to or download the podcast...

National Polling Results"/>

On August 20 - 21, 2008, The Hanen Centre conducted a nation-wide survey of over one thousand Canadian adults. The survey examined Canadians' perceptions of language development and the prevalence of language delays, and the results were fascinating - click below to take a look...

Being able to communicate effectively is the most important skill we develop in our lifetime. The non-profit Hanen Centre is a leading International authority in the development of family-focused early language intervention programs and learning resources for parents and professionals around the world...

Toronto (September 22, 2008) – According to a new poll released by The Hanen Centre, 64 per cent of Canadians fail to recognize the prevalence of speech and language delays in children. This misguided perception results in children who are unprepared to enter school...