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The Hanen Centre is a not-for-profit charitable organization with a difference. We are a social entrepreneur, operating our business for a clear social purpose – to enable young children to develop the best possible language and literacy skills. Founded in 1975 by Ayala Hanen Manolson, a speech-language pathologist who saw the potential of involving parents in their child’s early language intervention, The Hanen Centre is dedicated to addressing a pressing social problem – delays in language development in young children, including children with developmental delays and autism.
Are you curious if your child is meeting their developmental milestones?
Wondering what the next steps in your child's development will be?
Looking for ways to support your child's development, based on their developmental levels?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided these easy to use developmental checklists and their tracker app accompanied with tips for supporting your little ones.
Do you want to learn more about what autism is and how to support littles ones who may be or are on the autism spectrum?
The AFIRM model guides the learner through:
Characteristics of autism, including social communication, repetitive behaviors, thinking and learning
How to support autistic learners
Activity based scenarios that promote real-world application.
The Introduction to Autism module will take approximately 2 to 3 hours to complete.
For more informaion, see their website: https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/node/2524
The CDC provides information to parents and families regarding what autism is, signs/symtoms to be aware of, and how to get your child screened if you have concerns relating to autism.
Child Parent Institute: Autism Support Group
Child Parent Institute: Autism Support Group
FREE online Support Group in California
During group, the facilitator will provide support, education, and guidance for families with members who are neurodivergent or on the Autism spectrum. Families will also have the opportunity to share their experiences with the group and learn from one another. This is an ongoing support group.
Here are some support group benefits:
Providing direct care
Family support in a caring and safe environment
Education on ASD
Increased awareness of ASD
Resources on ASD
For more information on the support group. Contact the Class Coordinator at 707-585-6108 x 1122.
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