Happy Talk offers the speech and language therapy workshops for families listed below (you can view our other family services here):
The following Parent Programmes are available at Happy Talk S.A.L.T. Ltd. – subject to demand.
It Takes Two to Talk® – The Hanen Program® for Parents of Children with Language Delays The It Takes Two to Talk Program is for parents of children with language delays. During the programme, you’ll learn how you can build your child’s language skills naturally during everyday routines and activities.
More Than Words® – The Hanen Program® for Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum This programme is specifically for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the More Than Words® Program provides you with practical strategies for addressing your child’s specific needs and building his communication and social skills during everyday routines and play.
Link to Hanen.org to find out more (http://www.hanen.org/Hanen-Programs/Programs-For-Parents.aspx
Parents Plus Early Years Programme
A Practical and Positive Guide to Parenting Young Children Aged One to Six The Parents Plus ‘Early Years’ Programme is for parents who want to support the development of their children’s learning, language and social development, as well reduce behaviour problems.
The programme is suitable both for children within the normal range of development as well as children with special needs such as ADHD, speech and language and other development problems.
Link to Parent Plus to find out more (http://parentsplus.ie)