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Hanen® – It Takes Two to Talk®
Empowering parents to support their child's communication every day.
It Takes Two to Talk® is an internationally recognised Hanen® Program designed for parents and caregivers of young children with language delays.
Rather than focusing on what happens during therapy sessions, the program helps parents build the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to support their child's communication throughout everyday routines and interactions.
Service Snapshot
Suitable for
Parents and caregivers of young children with language delays
Delivered by
Hanen® Certified Speech Pathologists
Program Length
8 × 2-hour sessions
Participants
Up to 12 parents or caregivers
Delivery
In person
Funding
Preschool Boost (eligible services)
Overview
Children learn to communicate through everyday interactions with the people who know them best.
That's why Hanen® – It Takes Two to Talk® focuses on building the skills of parents and caregivers, helping them recognise opportunities to encourage communication during play, meals, routines and everyday moments.
Parents leave with practical strategies they can immediately begin using at home, creating hundreds of additional opportunities for communication every week.
Why Hanen?
Children spend far more time with their families than they ever will with a therapist.
When parents feel confident supporting communication during everyday routines, small interactions become powerful learning opportunities.
The Hanen® approach helps parents:
better understand their child's communication stage
recognise opportunities to encourage language throughout the day
build confidence during play and everyday routines
support interaction before words develop
encourage communication in natural, meaningful ways
become active partners in their child's communication journey
Why Hanen?
Children spend far more time with their families than they ever will with a therapist.
When parents feel confident supporting communication during everyday routines, small interactions become powerful learning opportunities.
The Hanen® approach helps parents:
- better understand their child's communication stage
- recognise opportunities to encourage language throughout the day
- build confidence during play and everyday routines
- support interaction before words develop
- encourage communication in natural, meaningful ways
- become active partners in their child's communication journey
What Parents Will Learn
- how children learn language
- recognising and responding to communication attempts
- following the child's lead during play
- encouraging turn-taking and interaction
- supporting early language development
- creating communication opportunities throughout everyday routines
- adapting strategies as children's skills develop
- building confidence through practical application
The program is interactive, practical and focused on helping parents immediately apply new strategies within family life.
Our Approach
At Connect.Ed, we believe parents are children's first and most important teachers.
Our role is to support, encourage and empower families—not overwhelm them.
Sessions provide opportunities for discussion, reflection and practical learning in a supportive environment where parents can build confidence alongside other families experiencing similar challenges.
The result is a program that strengthens not only children's communication skills, but also parents' confidence and connection with their child.
Investment
Hanen® – It Takes Two to Talk® is delivered as a structured 8-session parent program, with each session running for approximately 2 hours for groups of up to 12 parents or caregivers.
Pricing
Program Delivery
$499.98 per 2-hour session + travel
Participant guidebooks and program resources are provided in accordance with the Hanen® program requirements.
We'll work with you to schedule the program in a way that supports the families within your service and aligns with your Preschool Boost funding allocation.
Interested in hosting Hanen® – It Takes Two to Talk®?
Help families build the confidence and practical skills to support their child's communication during the moments that matter most.
Every conversation begins with connection.
Help families build the confidence and practical skills to support their child's communication during the moments that matter most.