More than Words

More than Words

Speech Therapy Session

More than is the program of Hanen Center which facilitates communication in children with autism spectrum disorder. This program incorporates child's sensory preferences in the play making the action more interactive and fun. Rock and Owl are the two techniques of this program u00a0 which we follow in the speech clinic.

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More than Words provides evidence-based strategies to develop communication intent, interaction, and joint attention in children with social communication delays. It also promotes turn-taking and back-and-forth interaction in children. We find both the rock and owl techniques are the best techniques for young children with delays in beginning interaction moreover help clinicians to pair with children easily.
Rock techniques; ROCK is an acronym used to promote turn-taking and engagement in interactions, this strategy creates multiple opportunities to hear and learn, and uses cues and prompts to encourage interactions since the play incorporates the child's sensory preference which Ensures the interaction remains enjoyable and motivating).OWL Technique is a strategy used in child-centered communication, particularly in speech and language therapy, to promote engagement and interaction like Rock. It involves watching the child closely to understand their interests, actions, and communication attempt a nd and Paying attention to gestures, facial expressions, and vocalization. It focuses on listening to what the child trying to communicate verbally or nonverbally thus encouraging the child to independently communicate.