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Hanen® More Than Words ® program – For parents of children with autism or social communication difficulties

** This program will begin early August 2018 and run for 12 weeks. Dates to be confirmed. We are now taking expressions of interest from families for the following dates at Pendle Hill. If you are interested in attending this program, contact us with your preferred session slot below:

• Wednesdays: 9:00am—12:00pm OR
• Wednesdays: 6:00pm—9:00pm

Program Details

Equipping You With the Tools Needed To Help Your Child Reach Their Fullest Communication Potential

The Hanen® More Than Words program was designed specifically for parents of children ages five and under on the autism spectrum and with other social communication difficulties. Addressing the unique needs of these children, the program provides parents with the tools, strategies and support they need to help their children reach their full communication potential. The program is led by EarlyEd’s Hanen® certified speech language pathologists. The program consists of:

• 8 parent training sessions in small, personalized groups
• A pre-program consultation for you and your child
• Three individual home visits for you and your child throughout the program with a speech-language pathologist.

The program will run for 12 weeks commencing early August 2018. We are now taking expressions of interest for the following session times:

• Wednesdays: 9:00am—12:00pm OR
• Wednesdays: 6:00pm—9:00pm

To book your place in Hanen® More Than Words, contact us with your preferred session time.
Parent training sessions will take place at the Playtime Hall, Pendle Hill Baptist Church. 52 Pendle Way, Pendle Hill.

*Families can use NDIS, Medicare, HCWA/Better Start or private funding to cover the costs for the full 12 week program. No child care available

Hanen® It Takes Two To Talk ® program – For parents of children with language delay

** This program will begin early August 2018 and run for 12 weeks. Dates to be confirmed.  We are now taking expressions of interest from families for the following dates at Pendle Hill. If you are interested in attending this program, contact us with your preferred session slot below: 

• Tuesdays: 6:00 – 9:00pm OR
• Wednesdays: 12:30 – 3:30pm OR
• Saturdays 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Program Details

The Hanen® It Takes Two to Talk ® program is designed specifically for parents of young children (birth to 5 years of age) who have been identified as having a language delay. In a small, personalized group setting, parents learn practical strategies to help their child learn language naturally throughout their day together. The program is led by EarlyEd’s Hanen® certified speech language pathologists. The program consists of:

• 8 parent training sessions in small, personalized groups
• A pre-program consultation for you and your child
• Three individual home visits for you and your child throughout the program with a speech-language pathologist.

The program will run for 12 weeks commencing early August 2018. We are now taking expressions of interest for the following session times:

• Tuesdays: 6:00 – 9:00pm OR
• Wednesdays: 12:30 – 3:30pm OR
• Saturdays 2:00pm – 5:00pm

To book your place in Hanen® It Takes Two To Talk, contact us with your preferred session time.
Parent training sessions will take place at the Playtime Hall, Pendle Hill Baptist Church. 52 Pendle Way, Pendle Hill.

*Families can use NDIS, Medicare, HCWA/Better Start or private funding to cover the costs for the full 12 week program. No child care available

Are You Ready? Toilet Training Program

Summer is easier to start toilet training your child – be prepared and book into our next course before summer!

Learn strategies to make your child’s toilet training experience easier.

Who is the program for?
If your child has a disability or is experiencing delays in their development, then toilet training could be more challenging for them. This toilet training program is designed for parents who:

• Aren’t sure whether to start toilet training their child
• Have tried but it isn’t going well
• Want to start sometime in the future.

After doing this course, parents will either:

• Wait longer because they realise their child isn’t ready
• Keep persevering using new ideas
• Feel their child is now ready to start

2018 PROGRAM DATES

• Parent Training Sessions 7:00 —8:30pm on Monday 6, 13 and 27 August
• Individual Goal Strategy Sessions w/c 30 July and 20 August

Location: Pendle Hill Baptist Church, 52 Pendle Way, Pendle Hill
Cost: $431.61 (additional optional individual session: $178.98)

​Bookings Essential. For further information on the program and costs or to book your place, contact EarlyEd on (02) 9897 1511 or email events@earlyed.com.au​

*NDIS, HCWA/Better Start, Medicare, private or health funding can be used.

Are You Ready? Toilet Training Program

Summer is easier to start toilet training your child – be prepared and book into our next course before summer!

Learn strategies to make your child’s toilet training experience easier.

Who is the program for?
If your child has a disability or is experiencing delays in their development, then toilet training could be more challenging for them. This toilet training program is designed for parents who:

• Aren’t sure whether to start toilet training their child
• Have tried but it isn’t going well
• Want to start sometime in the future.

After doing this course, parents will either:

• Wait longer because they realise their child isn’t ready
• Keep persevering using new ideas
• Feel their child is now ready to start

2018 PROGRAM DATES

• Parent Training Sessions 7:00 —8:30pm on Wednesday 8, 15 and 29 August
• Individual Goal Strategy Sessions w/c 30 July and 20 August

Location: EarlyEd, 3 Cunningham Street, North Sydney
Cost: $431.61 (additional optional individual session: $178.98)

​Bookings Essential. For further information on the program and costs or to
book your place, contact EarlyEd on (02) 9923 2727 or email events@earlyed.com.au​

*NDIS, HCWA/Better Start, Medicare, private or health funding can be used.

Hanen® TalkAbility® program – For parents of verbal children on the autism spectrum

Program Details

The Hanen® TalkAbility program is designed to equip you with practical everyday strategies to help your child reach their fullest communication potential.

Verbal children on the autism spectrum often still face special communication challenges and may find it difficult to:

• Have conversations with others
• Play with children their own age
• Talk about things that interest someone else
• Change a routine without becoming frustrated

If you’ve noticed more than one of these difficulties in your child, the Hanen® TalkAbility ® program can help. Specifically designed for parents of verbal children ages 3-7 with social communication difficulties, the TalkAbility® program teaches parents practical ways to help their child learn people skills. The TalkAbility® program consists of:

• 8 parent training sessions in small, personalized groups
• A pre-program consultation for you and your child
• Individual video feedback sessions of you interacting with your child & of your child playing with another child so you can ‘see’ what is helping & what you can do.

The Hanen® TalkAbility program will run for 13 weeks commencing early August 2018.

• Home Visit to be Scheduled before August 10th
• Friday 10th August 9:15am North Sydney, Session 1
• Friday 17th August 9:15am North Sydney, Session  2
• Home Visit to be scheduled
• Friday 31st August 9:15am North Sydney, Session 3
• Friday 7th September 9:15am North Sydney, Session  4
• Home Visit to be scheduled
• Friday 21st September 9:15am North Sydney, Session  5
• Home VIsit to be Scheduled
• Friday 19th October 9:15am North Sydney, Session  6
• Friday 26th October 9:15am North Sydney, Session  7
• Home VIsit to be Scheduled
• Friday 9th November 9:15am North Sydney, Session  8

*Families can use NDIS, Medicare, HCWA/Better Start or private funding to cover the costs for the full 12 week program. No child care available

Key Word Sign Workshop

Come along to Key Word Sign workshop and learn how to use natural gestures and other strategies to communicate with your child.

Key Word Sign is the combination of manual signs and natural gestures, used to support communication. It is designed for use with children and adults who have communication difficulties. This workshop provides a fun and interactive signing experience for parents or carers of a child with communication difficulties. This workshop is led by an EarlyEd’s speech pathologist, and certified Key Word Sign presenter.

The workshop is suitable for parents / carers or professionals working with children with language difficulties.

Workshop Details

When: Thursday 16 August and Thursday 23 August, 6:00pm—9:00pm
Location: Playtime Hall, Pendle Hill Baptist Church, 52 Pendle Way, Pendle Hill
Cost: $150 (Can be covered using NDIS, HCWA/Better Start, Medicare, private health or private funding).

​Bookings Essential. For further information on the program or to book your place, contact EarlyEd on (02) 9897 1511 or email events@earlyed.com.au​

Stepping Stones Triple P – Positive Parenting Program For Parents of Children with A Disability
Supermarket meltdowns? Mealtime tantrums? Bedtime battles? When you’re the parent or caregiver of a child with a disability, sometimes life can be extra challenging. 

The Stepping Stones Triple P Program has been specifically tailored for parents of children with disability. The program gives you tips and strategies to manage the big and small problems of family life. It helps encourage behaviour you like, cope with stress and teach your child new skills. EarlyEd invites parents of children with a disability aged 2 to 12 to attend the upcoming Stepping Stones Triple P parenting seminar series:

• Seminar 1: Positive Parenting for Children with a Disability
  Thursday 6 September 2018, 1.00pm-2.30pm
• Seminar 2: Helping your Child reach their Potential
  Thursday 13 September 2018, 1.00pm-2.30pm
• Seminar 3: Changing Problem Behaviour Into Positive Behaviour
  Thursday 20 September 2018, 1.00pm-2.30pm

Where: Playtime Hall, Pendle Hill Baptist Church, 52 Pendle Way.
Cost: $252.63* (participants must attend all three seminars)

​Bookings Essential. For further information on the program and costs or to book your place, contact EarlyEd on (02) 9897 1511 or email events@earlyed.com.au​

Stepping Stones Triple P – Positive Parenting Program For Parents of Children with A Disability
Supermarket meltdowns? Mealtime tantrums? Bedtime battles? When you’re the parent or caregiver of a child with a disability, sometimes life can be extra challenging. 

The Stepping Stones Triple P Program has been specifically tailored for parents of children with disability. The program gives you tips and strategies to manage the big and small problems of family life. It helps encourage behaviour you like, cope with stress and teach your child new skills. EarlyEd invites parents of children with a disability aged 2 to 12 to attend the upcoming Stepping Stones Triple P parenting seminar series:

• Seminar 1: Positive Parenting for Children with a Disability
  Thursday 6 September 2018, 7.00pm-8.30pm
• Seminar 2: Helping your Child reach their Potential
  Thursday 13 September 2018, 7.00pm-8.30pm
• Seminar 3: Changing Problem Behaviour Into Positive Behaviour
  Thursday 20 September 2018, 7.00pm-8.30pm

Where: EarlyEd, 3 Cunningham St, North Sydney
Cost: $252.63* (participants must attend all three seminars)

​Bookings Essential. For further information on the program and costs or to book your place, contact EarlyEd on (02) 9923 2727 or email events@earlyed.com.au​

Language and Literacy Through Music Intensive School Holiday Group Program

Is your child more involved in learning when there is music? EarlyEd’s Language & Literacy Through Music holiday group program:

• Uses music to support language and literacy learning
• Provides opportunities to practice language in a social environment
• Keeps learning easy and fun.

Dates: 2-4 October

The program includes:

• One individual goal setting appointment to discuss your child’s individual speech and language goals.
• Three 1.5 hour group sessions for your child and family.

The group provides strategies to help you keep practicing your language goals across the day at home, while enabling you to adapt the program to support your child’s other developmental areas.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. To book or for more information, contact us or call Rosehill (02) 9897 1511 / North Sydney (02) 9923 2727.

Language and Literacy Through Music Intensive School Holiday Group Program

Is your child more involved in learning when there is music? EarlyEd’s Language & Literacy Through Music holiday group program:

• Uses music to support language and literacy learning
• Provides opportunities to practice language in a social environment
• Keeps learning easy and fun.

Dates: 2-4 October

The program includes:

• One individual goal setting appointment to discuss your child’s individual speech and language goals.
• Three 1.5 hour group sessions for your child and family.

The group provides strategies to help you keep practicing your language goals across the day at home, while enabling you to adapt the program to support your child’s other developmental areas.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. To book or for more information, contact us or call Rosehill (02) 9897 1511 / North Sydney (02) 9923 2727

HAND SKILLS HOLIDAY GROUP FOR PRESCHOOLERS & SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN

3 Day School Holidays Program— Forestville

• Tire easily when writing or cutting?
• Have trouble with dressing for example with buttons or zippers?
• Find it difficult to concentrate and maintain attention?
• Need help to open and close lunch boxes and drink bottles?
• Have poor motor planning skills?
• Appear uncoordinated and clumsy?

HAND SKILLS HOLIDAY GROUP FOR PRESCHOOLERS & SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN

3 Day School Holidays Program— Pendle Hill

• Tire easily when writing or cutting?
• Have trouble with dressing for example with buttons or zippers?
• Find it difficult to concentrate and maintain attention?
• Need help to open and close lunch boxes and drink bottles?
• Have poor motor planning skills?
• Appear uncoordinated and clumsy?

EarlyEd’s Friendship Skills Lego® Group is open to pre-schoolers or school aged children with difficulties or delays in social communication.

It is designed to help children to develop skills in:

• Sharing
• Turn taking
• Engaging with peers
• Initiating positive interactions
• Responding to interactions appropriately
• Communicating in social settings

The group encourages social interaction, communication and collaborative play skills in a supportive environment. Intervention staff will provide opportunities for parents / caregivers to develop strategies to support their child’s social skills across a variety of settings.

EarlyEd’s Friendship Skills Program includes:

• One individual goal setting session (1 hour)
• Three group sessions (1.5 hours each)

​Event Details

Dates: Monday 8 October —Wednesday 10 October, 10:00—11:30am
Location: Playtime Hall, Pendle Hill Baptist Church, 52 Pendle Way, Pendle Hill
Cost: $447.50 (*The cost can be covered using NDIS, HCWA/Better Start, private health insurance, Medicare & private funds).

​Bookings Essential. For further information on the program and costs or to book your place, contact EarlyEd on (02) 9897 1511 or email events@earlyed.com.au​

EarlyEd’s Friendship Skills Lego® Group is open to pre-schoolers or school aged children with difficulties or delays in social communication.

It is designed to help children to develop skills in:

• Sharing
• Turn taking
• Engaging with peers
• Initiating positive interactions
• Responding to interactions appropriately
• Communicating in social settings

The group encourages social interaction, communication and collaborative play skills in a supportive environment. Intervention staff will provide opportunities for parents / caregivers to develop strategies to support their child’s social skills across a variety of settings.

EarlyEd’s Friendship Skills Program includes:

• One individual goal setting session (1 hour)
• Three group sessions (1.5 hours each)

​Event Details

Dates: Monday 8 October – Wednesday 10 October, 10:00—11:30am
Location: Forestville Senior Citizens’ Centre, Cnr Starkey St & Warringah Rd, Forestville
Cost: $447.50 (*The cost can be covered using NDIS, HCWA/Better Start, private health insurance, Medicare & private funds).

​Bookings Essential. For further information on the program and costs or to book your place, contact EarlyEd on (02) 9923 2727 or email events@earlyed.com.au​

SCHOOL SKILLS:  Building Skills for School — In the Classroom and Playground
3 Day School Holidays Program for pre-schoolers and school aged children.

EarlyEd is offering a fun group experience for school aged children and pre-schoolers who are about to start school. The program aims to foster skills in the developmental areas your child needs including:

• Following instruction
• Sharing information
• Joining in with other children
• Physical skills (fine & gross motor)
• Self help skills
• Independence and confidence

EarlyEd’s School Skills Program includes:

• One individual planning session (1 hour)
• Three group sessions (1.5 hours each)

The program is run by special educators, occupational therapists and speech pathologists to support children and families. Siblings welcome to attend.

EVENT DETAILS:
Dates: Wednesday 10 October -Friday 12 October 2018, 12:30 – 2:00pm
Location: EarlyEd Forestville, Rear of Forestville Senior Citizens’ Centre, Cnr Starkey St & Warringah Road, Forestville
Cost: $447.50 (*The cost can be covered using NDIS, HCWA/Better Start, private health insurance, Medicare & private funds.)

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. To book or for more information, contact (02) 9923 2727 or events@earlyed.com.au

SCHOOL SKILLS:  Building Skills for School — In the Classroom and Playground
3 Day School Holidays Program

EarlyEd is offering a fun group experience for school aged children and pre-schoolers who are about to start school. The program aims to foster skills in the developmental areas your child needs including:

• Following instruction
• Sharing information
• Joining in with other children
• Physical skills (fine & gross motor)
• Self help skills
• Independence and confidence

EarlyEd’s School Skills Program includes:

• One individual planning session (1 hour)
• Three group sessions (1.5 hours each)

The program is run by special educators, occupational therapists and speech pathologists to support children and families. Siblings welcome to attend.

Event Details

Dates: Wednesday 10 October – Friday 12 October 2018, 12:30 – 2:00pm
Location: Playtime Hall, Pendle Hill Baptist Church, 52 Pendle Way, Pendle Hill
Cost: $447.50 (* The cost can be covered using NDIS, HCWA/Better Start, private health insurance, Medicare & private funds.)

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. To book or for more information, call (02) 9897 1511  or email events@earlyed.com.au