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Involve parents with an evidence-based coaching framework

Achieving the best possible language outcomes for the children on your caseload includes involving and empowering the people who can make the biggest difference – their parents and caregivers.

The It Takes Two to Talk® workshop offers an evidence-based framework for engaging and coaching parents of children with language delays so they can support their child’s communication development during fun, everyday interactions. By addressing the needs of parents as adult learners and helping them learn research-based, responsive interaction strategies, you transform early language intervention into the natural, ongoing process that leads to the best possible outcomes.

It Takes Two to Talk certification comes with built-in flexibility to coach parents in a variety of contexts, including group and 1-1 sessions, as well as in person and online.

Highlights

world leaders
Training by a world leader in parent-implemented intervention
evidence based
Evidence-based parent coaching framework grounded in adult learning principles
interactive
Interactive online learning in a small group
discussions
Practice and discussion opportunities that maximize your learning
easy to use resources
Easy-to-use resources to support parents in both group and individual contexts, as well as in-person and online
professional development
2.25 ASHA CEUs* or 22.5 professional development hours


*CEU values vary by workshop offering. Check individual list for details.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

  • Use principles of adult education and effective coaching to provide parents with the training and support they need to become their child’s primary language facilitator.
  • Lead the It Takes Two To Talk Program for parents of children with language delays.
  • Set communication goals for individual children based on their stage of development and communication style.
  • Provide coaching and feedback during one-to-one video feedback consultations with parents to facilitate long-term behaviour change.
  • Apply Hanen strategies and coaching principles to your everyday clinical practice, including one-to-one consultations with children and their parents

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Certification

This workshop certifies you to:

  1. 1. Lead the evidence-based It Takes Two to Talk Program for Parents of Children with Language Delays

    In this group program, parents learn to identify their child’s stage of communication, set appropriate communication goals and use research-based communication strategies during everyday interactions to help their child achieve those goals.

  2. 2. Offer 1-1 coaching to parents 

    Your certification includes a license and resources to offer It Takes Two to Talk® the 1-1 Way – a flexible framework for coaching individual parents in a way that maintains best practice criteria for effective adult learning.

  3. 3. Offer the It Takes Two to Talk Program via telepractice

    Your certification includes a license and resources to deliver the program online to groups of parents. The telepractice version of It Takes Two to Talk maintains the best practice elements of in-person Hanen programs while increasing the accessibility of the program for families.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Practical Materials

You'll gain access to all the digital resources you need to successfully incorporate It Takes Two To Talk into your work.

It Takes Two to Talk Making Hanen Happen Leader's Guide

A session-by-session guide to leading the program, including handouts and checklists for use in both the program and one-to-one contexts.


It Takes Two to Talk PowerPoint Slides

Presentation slides for the entire program, including real-life video examples of parents using It Takes Two to Talk strategies, which enhance parents' learning experience.

It Takes Two to Talk the 1-1 Way Framework

A flexible framework for coaching individual parents to use It Takes Two to Talk strategies with their child. Includes guidance for coaching parents of two sets of children: those with language delays and those who are Late Talkers.

It Takes Two to Talk Telepractice Materials

Resources to deliver the It Takes Two to Talk Program to groups of parents online. 

It Takes Two to Talk Supplemental Resources

Additional resources providing opportunities to refresh or refine your clinical practice – e.g. video tutorials, online member meetings, access to live and recorded presentations, and select free e-Seminars.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

One-Year Hanen Membership

Join professionals in over 100 countries

Your workshop registration fee includes a one-year, renewable Hanen membership designed to offer continuous support and learning opportunities.


Benefits of membership include:
  • Access to a large library of member-only articles that break down current research and its application to working with families of children with language delays.
  • An exclusive member newsletter containing the latest articles on current research and other topics of interest. 
  • Clinical Spotlight Series –  Interactive online member meetings on a variety of clinical topics, including program updates, with Program Directors and senior clinical staff.
  • Expert Speaker Series – Online presentations offered by visiting experts in the field on the latest research and current topics that affect your work.
  • Exclusive member discounts on e-Seminars and other products
  • The chance to connect and share ideas with a worldwide community of Hanen-trained professionals.
  • Direct consultation with Program Directors and dedicated membership support.
View a full list of member benefits

Workshop Components

Part 1: Self Study

Before the training, you'll complete a pre-workshop assignment to prepare you for full participation in the workshop. You’ll learn about the foundation of the Hanen approach, familiarize yourself with key principles of adult education, and start thinking about how the content may apply to a particular child on your caseload.

View the assignment details


Part 2: Live, online interactive training

In a small online group, you’ll participate in a series of highly interactive and personalized learning sessions. Each session includes discussion and small group practice activities, as well as the opportunity to reflect and receive feedback from your peers and the instructor. 

View the workshop agenda


Note on attendance:

All Hanen Certification Workshops require participants to attend all days of the workshop, as indicated on the workshop registration page. Full attendance is required in order to be awarded certification and a license to offer the It Takes Two to Talk Program, as well as to obtain ASHA CEUs.

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