The Hanen Centre | Speech and Language Development for Children

Does Telling Children to Say Words Build Their Vocabulary?

If you've ever tried to help your child learn a new word by telling him to say it, you're not alone! But does this tactic actually work? What does it really take to help your child understand a new word and use it on his own?

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Moving Hanen Parent Programs Online!

With the aim of reaching as many families as possible, The Hanen Centre has come up with creative ways to use technology to help more families support their child’s communication development. In this article, we explain how this new way of providing parent-implemented intervention – known as “telepractice” – is proving to be invaluable as many in-person services are limited or prohibited due to COVID-19.

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Building Print Knowledge with The Book with No Pictures

Print knowledge is a key early literacy skill that helps set your child on the path to reading and writing success. In this Book Nook, we share some simple tips for showing your child that print has meaning, it represents spoken language and tells a story.

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