Training for Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

The Hanen Program® in Christchurch

Speech 4 Autism provides parents of children with autism and social communication problems with access to parent education courses to assist their communication development. This is a path to building the best possible communication with your child. The Hanen Programs® are continually being developed and are subject to rigorous scientific review. Benefits of these programs include:

Funding is available, however, conditions do apply. Please contact us to find out more.

Speech 4 Autism recognises the pivotal role of the parent or caregiver in the child's life and places a high priority on their primary role in the child's speech therapy intervention. We also recognise the power of the everyday routine where the children first learn to communicate, by actively participating in these routines alongside their familiar adults.