Anyone used THE HANEN PROGRAM for speech and language problems

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SALT has reccomended this program for me to go on for DS who doesnt speak very well. I am not against going to "group" things, I went on 2 positive parenting courses when DS1 was a handfull but this Hanen Program lasts for 12 weeks and I would have to extend DS and DD pre school hours to be able to attend which would be quite expensive. Also they film you (me actually, the parents interacting with DS) which to be honest makes me feel like I am on trial.
I have made the decision not to go on this course because there will be a couple of weeks where I will be unable to go, but just wondered if anyone out there had been on this course or advised to go on this course by their SALT.

i have not read the one created for use with children with autism but I remember the couple who had a little boy with autism who were part of this group taking the book away from our group for a few weeks and getting ideas from there.

Hi. I did the course 'It Takes Two to Talk', it was run over 2 hours for 6 weeks and I found it fantastic. I was really hesitant about the filming but actually it was great, and by the time we did it in the course, we'd made good friends and it was great to see other people's kids as we'd talked so much about them. I did get a bit frustratd in a few areas as my DS had no words at that time. I still see three of the mums socially and we also have playdates - I'd recommend it to anyone. I'm told you can get your library to order the book in too if that helps, and i think you can gain a lot just from reading it. Good luck!

Thanks eidsvold...I guess it's like pipinjo says, there aren't "one size fits all" solutions to these things. My DD does actually talk, and her expressive isn't BAD, what we're trying to work on with her is social skills and playing, hence the floor time idea. I've been given specific exercises in "turn-taking" by the SALT. DD's real problem is that her understanding is so poor for her age and she gets no help at school so no reason not to go off into her own little world! If I prattle away at her / running commentary, she gets really upset.

hi if you post a big 'have you got this book' someone might have it to lend you

I say that because a year or so ago I sent the Two to Talk book ffp to a mner because I didn't need it anymore and she said she would pass it on to someone when she had finished with it

I can't remember which mner it was though sorry

brioche - how old is your child? I have recently started playing pairs/snap with my dds aged 5 ( sn) and 3 (nt) and we talk about taking turns. Taking turns to put cards down worked well. I did not mind the snap part not working but worked on turn taking with dd1 especially. It can be painful and agonising but we do it when I have pizza dough rising or lasagne in the oven cooking etc. That might be something to do - just a thought.

Pipin, agree with what you say re Hanen and Autism.
It isn't appropriate for those children.
A lot of SALT isn't appropriate for children with Autism actually. i wish SALT depts. would appreciate this.

Well Pipin, I am doing an mSc in ABA and once again, agree with everyone you say.
Most SALT provision in UK for people with Autism is a disgrace and an embarassment and it's about time we started up some honest dialogue about it.

Pipin, do you have an LEA funded programme?
If not, have you considered fighting for one?

I bet it did Pipin.
It breaks my heart the way people suffer as they do, it really does.

I can imagine 'our lot' were good.They are stars, I love them. Am at present preparing a day session on ABA that i will be running with course co-ordinator (Carl Hughes,he wouldn't mind me saying) and a fellow student.I am inviting all SALTS and all people in Special Needs world.

Will be interesting to see who turns up!

What is/are WAGS?

I incorporate ABA into all my work now more or less and the response is really positive.

I have considered private work too.
I certainly see it as integral to everything i do now.It has been such an exciting 2 years for me.I am revived and inspired.

I see it as my mission now to explode lots of myths and demonstrate that it is not weird and creepy and robotic. I think people take it quite well form me as have been knocking about for 12 years and in senior position.Also a bit of a lentil weaver with huge love for stuff like Music Therapy which throws folk a bit!They can't see that both approaches can work together. After all, ABA is quite simply the science of learning effectively.

Yes, let them know you won!

Of course it is WAG! Duh!!!
Salt talking through her arse.

Hi everyone does anyone know if the Hanen have a UK/ London based centre?